Jones flavored the Gold with elements of classic
golf course design, then finished it with a rugged, natural look.
Throughout the course are stark lava rock outcroppings, indigenous
Hawaiian grasses, an abundance of kiawe (a relative of mesquite), and
remnants of papohaku, prehistoric lava rock walls built by early
Hawaiians and preserved for their historic value.
The Gold's 200 foot elevation change from top to
bottom enhances the numerous ocean and mountain vistas available from
virtually every hole. The course has been labeled a ''thinking
player's'' course because it demands strategy and careful club
selection to be played well.
The Wailea Emerald Course
Rated one of the best new courses by Golf Magazine and Golf Digest, as
well as one of North America's most women-friendly by Golf for Women,
the Wailea Emerald is akin to a lush tropical playground. Flowers
bloom in great abundance: plumeria, bird of paradise, allamanda,
gazenia, bougainvillea, beach morning glory, ''firecracker'' plants
and more.
But don't be fooled by the Emerald's pleasant
appearance. It is a superbly designed course created for pure golf
enjoyment, regardless of one's handicap. Measuring 6,825 yards from
the back, the Emerald features four to six tee boxes on every hole,
allowing players to tailor the course to their playing level.
Notable features include a large double green
shared by holes #10 and #17. Fronting the green is the only lake on
the course. This is perhaps one of the Emerald's more picturesque
spots.
The Wailea Blue Course
The first course ever built in Wailea, the stately Blue is a
gracious resort course that has been ranked among America's best
resort courses by Golf Digest. In its lifetime, it has hosted such
prestigious events as the LPGA Women's Kemper Open and Japan's
Asahi-Kyosen pro/celebrity golf tournament.
The Blue's fairways offer views of the ocean and
Mt. Haleakala, and some of Wailea's stunning residential communities.
It features several fountains and lakes, and an abundance of colorful
hibiscus, wiliwili trees, bougainvillea and plumeria. The Blue was
designed to appeal to a broad range of players. While it has
challenged some of the finest professional players in the world, it
also offers a measure of forgiveness in its wider fairways and large
greens.
Like its sister courses, the worst hazards on the
Blue are the visual ones: the sapphire Pacific Ocean (where one can
spot humpback whales during the winter months), several offshore
islands, a volcanic cinder cone known as Pu'u Olai and majestic Mount
Haleakala.
Makena North Course
The North Course is a championship layout featuring hilly terrain and
challenging holes. Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed it with an eye on
maintaining the environmental and archaeological elements of the area.
The result is a very challenging golf course, set amidst an unspoiled
Hawaiian landscape.
Makena South Course
The South combines a new and old set of nines, creating a very
challenging and scenic layout. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.,
the South draws upon the natural terrain and flora to create a golf
course infused with a distinctive character.
Wailea Golf Club
The award-winning Wailea Golf Club is one of the largest and most
acclaimed golf facilities in Hawaii. It features three championship
courses, two full-service pro shops and the finest outdoor training
facility in the Pacific.
TENNIS
Nestled on a slope above the Pacific, the Makena Tennis Club is known
for being one of Hawaii's premier tennis destinations. The club
offers an exclusive, private atmosphere; and provides the opportunity
to play on six beautifully maintained plexipave courts, two of which
are lit for night play.
Hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. seven days a week. Night play is available until 9:00 p.m. by
reservation. Private lessons, weekly clinics, round robins, player
matching, ball machine rental and racquet stringing are also
available.
The Makena Tennis Club is located just minutes from The Fairmont
Kea Lani Maui.
Wailea Tennis Club
The Wailea Tennis Club is one of the finest tennis facilities in the
state, with eleven hard courts, a half-court for practice, a fully
stocked pro shop and a staff of USPTA-certified professionals. A
recipient of Tennis Magazine's top tennis resorts award for many
years, the Wailea Tennis Club creates an environment akin to a ''home
away from home'' country club. - Amenities and services include a
stadium court large enough to accommodate up to a thousand cheering
spectators, a range of activities and lesson programs, complimentary
game matching, rental racquets and ball machines, and the latest in
equipment, apparel and accessories.