Mauna Kea

Municipal and public walking golf in Hawaii doesn't get the attention it deserves on the mainland. At Kamuela, this is where local golfers actually play. 18 holes at fees that don't require a resort stay. The 7,370-yard layout uses Hawaiian terrain that was shaped by forces no course architect could replicate on the mainland. At $400, this is a destination investment, not a casual round. Pace of play ratings run high here, which matters on a walking round where momentum is everything. Book an early tee time. Walking in mid-morning Hawaiian heat is a different proposition than the same round at 7 a.m.