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Killer deals on Kauai

The island of Kauai has a handful of the best resort golf courses in Hawaii, but for the more frugal traveler, that doesn't mean you're priced out of a round while on the Garden Isle. Kauai may have one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked courses in Hawaii, but it also offers some great bargains on top plays.

Home free on Maui

A handful of golf courses on Maui were built without any type of residential attachment, making for some of the island's best, natural scenery and quiet surroundings. Brandon Tucker takes a closer look at the golf courses on Maui where you can swing for the fences without hitting over them.

Kauai's bargain pick for visitors and locals alike is steady Puakea Golf Course

Puakea Golf Course on the Hawaiian island of Kauai lacks the coastal wow-factor of its neighbors that sit close by the ocean. Instead, design aficionados will notice more subtle nuances by architect Robin Nelson. More than any other course on Kauai, Nelson was maestro of the tradewinds here. Not a single hole plays in the exact same direction. And in many cases, subtle doglegs make each shot play just a little differently.

Maui man caves: Hunting in Hawaii for sports bars and happy hours

Hawaii is as good of a golf destination as Earth can offer. But for the sports fan, the six-hour time difference from the East coast, not to mention beaches and sunshine, can push televised sports to the back page. Not to worry, you'll be pleasantly surprised to see just how much Maui watering holes cater to sports fans, even if the island's a few thousand miles away from the action.

Golf on Oahu: Seven things you should know when planning your golf vacation

One of the unique aspects of playing golf in Hawaii is that each island has its own character. Nowhere is that more evident than playing golf on Oahu. Mike Bailey offers seven suggestions to help you prepare for an Oahu golf vacation.