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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
93.4%
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808 out of 883 reviews
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4.3
28 Reviews (28)
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Value
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Layout
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Pace
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Amenities
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4.5
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4.4
84 Reviews (84)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
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Layout
4.5
Pace
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Amenities
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4.5
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6841 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.6

For golfers looking for a great Maui experience, your destination is The Dunes at Maui Lani.

Golf's most respected journalists agree: The Dunes is a must-play. Golf magazine named it among the top 35 best new golf courses in America, while Golf Digest called it one of the five "Best Kept Secret Golf Courses in America."

Designed by Robin Nelson, The Dunes at Maui Lani is immaculately maintained and brilliantly laid out. It is a tribute to the great links courses of Ireland that more than one golf writer has described as a "British Open course on Maui." Stunning dunes dot the terrain at every corner, challenging the golfer at every hole.

In addition to 18 holes of championship golf, The Dunes offers the only lighted practice range in central Maui, with grass tees, fairway and green-side bunkers and a pitching and putting green, plus an air-conditioned pavilion. Also, when not on the golf course, golfers can enjoy a four-star meal at Cafe O'Lei at The Dunes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tif-419 Grass
Architect Robin Nelson (1999) Mark Miller (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar

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4.3
883 Reviews (883)

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

overall good public course

The course is in an accessible location and has an excellent range and practice area, seperate from course and pro shop. The course in general in good condition, but the greens were somewhat 'unkept'. Overall, worth the cost of play.

Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Beautiful course but some of the greens had bare spots and the speeds of the greens were a bit inconsistent. But I loved the challenge and enjoyed the round. Very good value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Ups and downs

The course, especially the greens, were is poor condition. Dirt areas and weeds on the greens made for and an adventure in putting.
The course itself is tremendously varied. Lots of elevation change, virtually impossible to walk. Challenging to pull the right club factoring in elevation and wind. It was helpful
to pair with someone that knew the course, because there are several blind tee shots. When course conditions change, this will be better value.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Hilly

We have played the course several times and we know
it is usually somewhat windy. We were disappointed
in the general condition, weeds on the greens and
lots of non repaired divots in both the fairways and
rough. A very hilly course with several "tricked up"
holes, especially on the back nine. Nevertheless, an
enjoyable experience as part of our annual trek to Maui.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Slow Play

Group in front of us was very slow. No course marshall to speed up play

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Just agerage

The greens presently are a mess. Hopefully this is temporary. The course is also pretty wet. Bunkers were very heavy sand. I'd give them another try if I found a good deal.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good challenge

Course is fun to play with enough challenges for all levels. Must be ready to play rolling terrain. Greens were spotty with several having large bare spots. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

This course has a nice lay out and place like dunes cours

Friendly staff, good course layout, great price and wonderful Panoramic view.
We fully enjoyed the round of play and will come back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course has been better

I played this course a few years ago and it was fun and challenging. Now it seems much less popular, and the care taking appears to be falling behind. The few employees present were smiling and helpful but the pro shop was pretty much empty and the course... Well, some greens were lush but the rest were either pockmarked from unprepared ballmarks, or had huge spots without any grass at all-- just dirt to putt over. Makes green reading a challenge to say the least!

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable course

Had a great day , even with the wind. Course a bit challenging. Greens weren't in best condition, but we enjoyed the elevation changes. Made for an interesting game. Looking forward to playing again soon

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course needs TLC

This is a challenging course close to the airport. Made to be a "links" style course, the "dunes" are the only sign of that style. Cart signs are lacking near the greens, leading to carts being driven in the wrong direction or straight up to the greens, damaging the pitching areas nearby. Fairways are worn and hard. Very disappointing.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging Track

Extremely friendly staff. Course was in fair condition with the greens being pretty rough and slow. Fairways OK, bunkers reasonably good.
Signs ant elevation changes and blind shots. Very challenging for high hdips.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

A Little Too Hard for First Time Play

This was the second time playing Maui Lani. Played once last year.

The course is "fun" from the standpoint that it has a lot of elevation changes and some short Par 4 holes that allow for at least taking a shot at the green from the tee box even though the winds make it unlikely you would ever reach.

My problem is that there are too many places where you really have no idea where you should try and hit the ball in order to maximize your chances on the next shot.

I think a course layout like this works if you are going to be playing it fairly often, but makes the task too hard if you are a first or second time player on the course. Even the guide booklet cannot give enough help.

So, if you are going to have a chance to play the course several times, or if you are going to play with someone that has played it before, its a good choice. If not, you might be frustrated by getting to your ball and finding yourself in a bad spot for the next shot.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good Muni type course

Nice course and good pace of play. Wasn't as nice as Kahili.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, friendly staff, excellent food

The staff was very friendly and it was a great course. Food was excellent.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

There are better on Maui

This municipal course was not nearly as well maintained as the Kahili Course, which I played earlier in the week, at the same cost ($60). The Fairways were in good condition, but the greens were shaggy and quite slow with grasses that had grown to different lengths. Still, I was enjoying a briskly paced round when - arriving at the 15th tee - the sprinklers were on. There was no one around to turn them off, apparently, and the spray was coordinated in such a way that we had seconds to run in, tee off, before getting doused. My cart, clubs, & I got soaked. Arriving at the green we realized that the reason we couldn't see the flag was that I wasn't there! It's not "bad" but there are better non-resort courses on Maui.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

The Dunes

You could be Duned on some holes, we loved it , long rolling fairways , sand traps everywhere , I think it tests all facets of the , it game, the bar and food service closed at 4 so I couldn't review it, Go play it , it's fun!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Interesting course

A few blind narrow holes. Number 4 &10 are blind tees where you hit and hope. I am excited to play this course again knowing what is in front of me. Although I somehow stayed out of the sand there are lots of opportunities.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Course

We got a Hot Deal on this course-$78 for two players. Fabulous!! The course was fun.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Great Day At The Dunes

Great staff with excellent weather made our day hard to beat. Greens played true, course in good condition. Just a great day all around.

Watch out for No. 5 and striking too strong off the tee. Water much closer than initially viewed from the tee. Watch out for the gully on No. 15 close to the green.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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