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The Lodge and Experience at Koele in Hawaii: A truly tranquil experience on Lanai

At The Lodge at Koele, one of two Four Seasons resorts on the Hawaiian island of Lanai, relaxation is the first order of business. The wonderful experience continues at The Experience at Koele, where golfers will hardly see another soul on the stunning Greg Norman/Ted Robinson course. At The Lodge, guests can truly get lost, and that's a good thing, Mike Bailey writes.

With five top notch courses, Pacific Links International builds a golf empire on Oahu

Pacific Links International has purchased five golf courses on Oahu within the past three years -- Royal Hawaiian Golf Club, Kapolei, Olomana Golf Links and the West and East Courses at Makaha Valley Country Club. The Canadian company, formed in 2009, is also finalizing the purchase of the two Ka'anapali courses on Maui and continues shopping for more.

Your Hawaiian 'Place of joy': JW Marriott Ihilani Ko Olina Resort & Spa on Oahu

Whether you're combing the beach or lounging in the lobby, there's always something to see at the JW Marriott Ihilani Ko Olina Resort & Spa on Oahu. Recent renovations have the AAA Four Diamond resort sparkling. And playing a round at Ko Olina Golf Club, a regular LPGA Tour host, is pretty amazing, too.

Get blown away at Hawaii Prince Golf Club on Oahu

Enjoying the 27-hole Hawaii Prince Golf Club on Oahu is as simple as A-B-C. Each of the three nines -- named A, B and C -- are wonderfully playable and well conditioned. The sun shines on this leeward side of the island almost constantly, serving up perfect tropical weather for those mainlanders who come to escape their snow-bound homes. And it's one of the rare courses that's popular with locals and tourists, mainly because it's affordable and fun to play.

Perfect fit in paradise: Which golf resort on Oahu is right for you

Variety defines the three golf resorts on Oahu, Hawaii. Turtle Bay Resort, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and the JW Marriott Ihilani Ko Olina Resort & Spa are all located in completely different environments. All three deliver completely different experiences. Golfers will love all three, but who you're traveling with might make all the difference in the world on the trip.

Mixing religion and the golf gods works well for Ko'olau Golf Club on Oahu

The First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu overcame improbable odds in 2006 to become the only church in the world to own a golf course on site: Ko'olau Golf Club. Built for $82 million, Ko'olau sits on heavenly land roughly 45 minutes from downtown Honolulu. The course was carved from a tropical rain forest designated as a nature conservancy in the shadow of the Ko'olau Mountains.

The secret is out about Ewa Beach Golf Club on Oahu in Hawaii

Despite sitting in one of the driest sports on Oahu, the Ewa Beach Golf Club is wall-to-wall green like it's located in Ireland instead of Hawaii. The course is always in terrific condition, with impeccable greens, and has been one of Oahu's best-kept secrets. Not anymore.

Hawaii on the cheap: Maui golf courses that are easy on the wallet

Grab your clubs and get ready to see some of the best values on Maui golf, 18 holes at a time. These courses often have listed rates of less than $100. Add in tropical breezes, swaying palm trees and nicely designed golf layouts, and you've got a bargain on your hands.

Big Island's Hapuna Golf Course more than holds its own with nearby Mauna Kea

Any idea that Hapuna Golf Course is just the other venue at Mauna Kea resort on the Big Island is quickly dismissed once you start playing it. It may not be as hard as its big-brother course -- Mauna Kea, on the other side of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway -- but it's almost as pretty. And it's probably more fun, too, because it's not as difficult, Mike Bailey writes.

Golfers can escape the crowds at The Challenge at Manele on Lanai

Bill Gates was married on the 12th tee box at The Challenge at Manele in 1994, essentially renting out the entire island of Lanai. While Gates may have went to the extreme, playing this golf course makes you feel like you have the island to yourself. In fact, the most challenging aspect may be keeping your eyes on the fairways and greens, Wes Gilbertson writes.