Nowadays there are a lot of different ways you can enjoy your time on the golf course and many of Hawai‘i’s premier courses provide experiences that are “outside the box” in an effort to attract new and existing golfers.
The Ka‘anapali Kai Golf Course, on West Maui at the Ka‘anapali Resort, offers FootGolf daily after 3:30p. This unique take on golf is popular in Europe, combining soccer and golf…sounds just right for those of you who want to introduce golf to juniors. Priced at $15 to walk the course and an additional $15 to ride a shared golf cart. You also have the option to bring your own soccer ball or rent one for $5 per round. Players tee off using a soccer ball, strategically kicking it until it sinks into a 21-inch cup. Holes are cut into the rough to protect conditions of fairways and greens and to avoid affecting normal golf play. Each hole has a par and the American FootGolf League provides a rulebook to follow. Learn more: http://www.kaanapaligolfcourses.com
A relatively new golf innovation is the GolfBoard, an easy to ride vehicle that adds a new level of fun and excitement for golfers of all ages. The GolfBoard allows golfers to “Surf the Earth” and is similar to the feel of snowboarding, surfing or skateboarding. Powered by an environmentally friendly lithium-ion battery the GolfBoard is touted to increase the pace of play! In Hawai‘i you can experience the GolfBoard for yourself at Kaua‘i’s Makai Golf Club at the Princeville Resort, on the Mauna Kea Golf Course on Hawaii Island, on Lana‘i’s Manele Course and at Ka‘anapali’s golf courses on Maui, to name a few. Learn more: http://www.golfboard.com/coursenetwork/
Although a traditional round of golf is 18 holes many courses are offering shorter golf experiences. On Kaua‘i, at the Poipu Bay Golf Course try one of their “Break Away” from the standard 18-hole packages. Like the Practice & Play package with tee times that start between 3:00-4:00pm, including range balls, the use of the practice facility and golf on holes 1-3. Great for all level of players for $30.00 per person. Or check out the 7 Hole Stretch for $70.00 per person and golf on holes 1-7, including warm up range balls and cart. Learn more: http://www.poipubaygolf.com/kauaigolfspecials.html