Another top destination for island golf in Hawaii is the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on the Big Island. Located just a 10-minute drive from Kona International Airport, this resort spans an expansive 800-acre property along the majestic Kona-Kohala Coast.

The Hualalai Golf Course, also designed by Jack Nicklaus, hosts the opening event of the U.S. PGA Senior Tour, the “Mitsubishi Electric Championship,” every January. The rugged terrain of the Big Island, formed by ancient lava flows, creates a starkly beautiful landscape. The course, set upon this volcanic terrain, offers views that resonate with the breath of the Earth. It’s a strategic championship course with vistas of the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the towering Mauna Kea volcano, which rises over 4,000 meters. The resort completed a $100 million renovation in 2021 to enhance guest comfort. The 3,000-square-foot Hualalai Golf Hale practice facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology.

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Accommodations include luxurious suites like the two-story, four-bedroom Hawaii Loa Presidential Villa. Golfers staying in an Ocean Golf View Room can enjoy the sunset over the 18th hole from their lanai (balcony) while savoring an aperitif—a truly delightful experience.

text / YOSHIAKI NIMURA, Photographs / AKIRA KUMAGAI, Coordinator / HISAKO SANJO