
WikiWiki Course
Mauna Lani Resort Golf
About this course
WikiWiki at Mauna Lani Resort Golf is where the spirit of aloha meets strategic play, a constant trade wind sculpting both ball flight and the golfer's approach. Hewn from the stark, black lava fields of the Kohala Coast, this late 20th-century resort course presents a striking visual contrast, its emerald fairways a vibrant oasis against the volcanic landscape. Designed by Nelson & Wright, the WikiWiki Course presents a deceptively gentle challenge. While visually open, swirling winds and strategically placed bunkers demand thoughtful club selection and precise execution. Approach shots often play shorter than they appear, thanks to the ever-present downwind conditions, favoring players who can control trajectory and spin. It's a second course to the better known Francis I’i Brown North and South courses, and named after their popular WikiWiki shuttle. While not a championship venue, WikiWiki fosters a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere, appealing to both resort guests and local players seeking a more casual, yet still rewarding, golf experience. After a round, many players gather at the snack bar, known for its surprisingly elevated pupu (appetizers) and the ice-cold local brews, often swapping stories about the ever-changing conditions and the occasional errant shot swallowed by the unforgiving lava.
Quick facts
- Location
- Kohala Coast, HI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1981
- Designer(s)
- H. Flint, R. F. Cain, Robin Nelson
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,938 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.8/133
Getting there
The journey to Mauna Lani Resort Golf begins at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA), a thirty-minute drive north along the volcanic Kohala Coast, where the landscape transitions from lava fields to emerald fairways framed by the Pacific. For those arriving by private aircraft, Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) sits just twenty minutes away, offering a more intimate gateway to the resort's secluded oceanfront setting. The final approach winds through the resort's gated entrance, passing through grounds that blend seamlessly with the ancient lava terrain, before arriving at the open-air pavilions and championship courses that define this iconic Hawaiian destination - a journey that feels less like travel and more like crossing into a world unto itself.

FAQ
Common questions about WikiWiki at Mauna Lani Resort Golf
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
WikiWiki was designed by H. Flint, R. F. Cain, and Robin Nelson.
Yes. WikiWiki at Mauna Lani Resort Golf is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at WikiWiki is 72.
WikiWiki plays 6,938 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at WikiWiki is 133.
WikiWiki is a 18-hole course.




