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The Challenge at Manele

1 Manele Bay Rd, Lanai City, Lanai, HI 96763
808 565 2000
Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Lanai City
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Golf Courses, Off road/All Terrain Vehicle Trails
Activities: Golfing
Owner description: This 18-hole, par-72 course over 7,039 yards runs on red lava fields along a scenic coastline, offering stimulating challenges like drives over cliff,...... more » Owner description: This 18-hole, par-72 course over 7,039 yards runs on red lava fields along a scenic coastline, offering stimulating challenges like drives over cliff, deep gorges and ravines with flags very close to the cliff's edge. « less
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Santa Barbara, Ca
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Played it in the afternoon after playing the Experience course, beautiful ocean views, tougher than the Experience, lots of elevation changes, hard to play 36 and stay focused throughout though. More

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Boca Florida
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

I had heard from friend hat this was one of hose must play golf courses. We did a day trip never having been to lanai. The course was amazing. Every hole was more spectacular than the last. Take your camera you will want to remember These beautiful views. I also suggest that you don't do the day trip instead stay... More

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Toronto
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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I prefer natural golf courses and this one was. The houses built on the course were far back (and very high end). The signature hole #12 is worthy of beig on your screen saver. As a woman, hitting from the front tees, it was possible to be on the greens in reg. More

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Hartford, CT
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

First, the golf is not cheap but we were there in February and you had unlimited play for that day. The staff was terrific, the views breathtaking from many holes and the course challenging but not impossible. Anoption is to foregone golf and have lunch at the golf course where you ail still have fabulous views or take the hiking... More

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NY
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Fantastic views from each hole! greens and fairways in terrific shape and staff at pro shop and restaurant were great. We played there in early April 2012 and saw lots of whales while we were on each green---amazing! More

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Toronto
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

Staff is excellent, course has some of the bet ocean views of any course you will find More

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North Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

On bay, swimming, more children, things to do at night More

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Bloomfield Hills, MI
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

One of the most beautiful courses I've ever seen. Course was in great shape and a pleasure to play. We played it 3 times and we improved each time we played. If you ever go to Lanai, you need to play this course. More

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Delta, Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

This is a must play course when on Lanai P.S. bring some extra balls. More

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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

Not crowded, GREAT pro shop staff, worth the money More

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