The Challenge at Manele ☆ Follow

The 7,039-yard, par 72 championship course was designed by Jack Nicklaus. Carved out of the rugged coast, the Challenge at Manele sprawls across ancient lava fields, with 180-degree ocean panoramas from every hole. The course is located on the southern coast of Lanai, Hawaii, perched atop 200-foot cliffs, and is operated as part of the Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay.

The five-tee concept challenges the best golfers – tee shots over natural gorges and ravines must be precise – and novice players will enjoy practicing their swing amid spectacular vistas. The course is notable for its dramatic ocean-side holes, particularly the twelfth hole with 200 yards of churning waves to cross, and three ocean-cove holes, including the par-3 12th and dogleg-right par-4 17th. Jack Nicklaus considers Manele Golf Course to be one of his finest designs, ideal for a championship event, yet comfortable for a round among friends.

The course has received recognition including Conde Nast Traveler Top 100 Golf Resorts and Golf Magazine Gold Medal Resort. Manele, previously called The Challenge at Manele, unseated Kapalua's Plantation course as the highest-ranked public course in Hawaii several years ago.