Manele Golf Course
Plan your round at Manele Golf Course
Manele Golf Course is the Jack Nicklaus-designed course at Four Seasons Resort Lanai, opened in December 1993 and formerly called The Challenge at Manele. The par-72 layout plays 7,039 yards from the back tees (73.7 rating, 135 slope). The front nine runs inland over lava outcroppings, while the back nine follows the cliffs above Hulopoe Bay with the Pacific in play. It is a resort course: play is limited to Four Seasons Resort Lanai guests.
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Jack Nicklaus
- Opened 1993
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Manele Golf Course hole by hole
Par 3Par 4Par 5
Hole 1
312
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
380
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
137
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
474
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
412
yds ·Blue
The toughest hole on the front nine: a semi-blind drive of about 240 yards up the left side, then a downhill approach to a green at the edge of a drop-off.
Hole 6
509
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
143
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
166
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
497
yds ·Blue
A 556-yard par 5 that can be reached in two with the right wind and the right tees.
Hole 10
358
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
510
yds ·Blue
A par 5 that plays downhill toward the ocean, which sits in the backdrop.
Hole 12
153
yds ·Blue
The signature par 3: the ocean 150 feet below the tee is the only fairway, and the shot is all carry to the green. Take extra club, since long is safer than short.
Hole 13
302
yds ·Blue
A short, risk-reward par 4 at 345 yards from the back tees.
Hole 14
131
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
487
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
420
yds ·Blue
A par 4 that plays downhill with the ocean as a backdrop.
Hole 17
373
yds ·Blue
A par 4 that doglegs right along the cliffs. Misses to the right fall to the rocks below, and the approach is slightly downhill.
Hole 18
395
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Nicklaus | Gold | Blue | White | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 13 | 373 | 362 | 312 | 298 | 228 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 442 | 424 | 380 | 308 | 302 |
| 3 | 3 | 17 | 171 | 158 | 137 | 118 | 109 |
| 4 | 5 | 11 | 506 | 489 | 474 | 430 | 422 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 462 | 433 | 412 | 400 | 318 |
| 6 | 5 | 9 | 544 | 531 | 509 | 476 | 426 |
| 7 | 3 | 15 | 172 | 152 | 143 | 133 | 121 |
| 8 | 3 | 5 | 210 | 185 | 166 | 153 | 75 |
| 9 | 5 | 7 | 556 | 525 | 497 | 434 | 404 |
| Out | 36 | 3,436 | 3,259 | 3,030 | 2,750 | 2,405 | |
| 10 | 4 | 14 | 400 | 374 | 358 | 332 | 254 |
| 11 | 5 | 10 | 589 | 559 | 510 | 435 | 425 |
| 12 | 3 | 8 | 202 | 185 | 153 | 103 | 65 |
| 13 | 4 | 18 | 345 | 314 | 302 | 279 | 260 |
| 14 | 3 | 16 | 195 | 156 | 131 | 112 | 102 |
| 15 | 5 | 12 | 538 | 518 | 487 | 422 | 416 |
| 16 | 4 | 4 | 458 | 431 | 420 | 416 | 343 |
| 17 | 4 | 2 | 444 | 392 | 373 | 320 | 225 |
| 18 | 4 | 6 | 432 | 413 | 395 | 341 | 310 |
| In | 36 | 3,603 | 3,342 | 3,129 | 2,760 | 2,400 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,039 | 6,601 | 6,159 | 5,510 | 4,805 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.7 / 135 | 71.1 / 130 | 70.4 / 126 | 68.3 / 123 | 64.6 / 115 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | — | 73.2 / 129 | 68.8 / 119 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- ✓Confirm you have a Four Seasons Resort Lanai stay; the course is not open to day guests
- ✓Book a tee time in advance; reservations are required
- ✓Pack resort casual attire with a collar; no denim, swimwear, cargo shorts, or sleeveless shirts
- ✓Check the aeration closure dates before planning a trip
- ✓The 12th is a 202-yard carry over the cliffs from the back tees; take enough club
- ✓Ocean wind can push tee shots right on the cliff-side 17th
Dress code
Resort casual is required. Denim, swimwear, cargo shorts, and sleeveless or non-collared shirts are not permitted.
Food & drink
The clubhouse restaurant, Views, serves casual fare such as burgers and fish tacos.
Policies
Access is limited to guests staying at Four Seasons Resort Lanai; the course is not available for day-guest play, and day trippers arriving by ferry from Maui no longer have access. Tee times are required. The course lists Tuesday to Sunday hours, with the first tee at 8:00 am and play ending by 6:00 pm. Aeration closures are listed for March 29 to April 4 and September 20 to 27, 2027. Check with the resort for current rules and rates.
Quick answers
Manele Golf Course at a glance
Is Manele Golf Course open to the public?
Manele Golf Course is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does Manele Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Manele Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,805 to 7,039 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Manele Golf Course?
Yes. This guide covers Manele Golf Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Manele Golf Course?
Manele Golf Course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1993.
What's the dress code at Manele Golf Course?
Resort casual is required. Denim, swimwear, cargo shorts, and sleeveless or non-collared shirts are not permitted.
What food and drink does Manele Golf Course have?
The clubhouse restaurant, Views, serves casual fare such as burgers and fish tacos.
How do you book a tee time at Manele Golf Course?
Call the course at 808-565-2222.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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