Golf on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island is one of the must plays for every golf of any skill level. The Fiarmont Orchid Hawaii is literally surrounded by the historic Francis L'i Brown complex of 36 holes that has delighted golfers for more than a quarter century.
The two 18-hole layouts are two completely different challenges. The South Course is built on the prehistoric Kaniku lava flow, geologically a relatively young flow. The resort course snakes through stark, rugged, a'a lava. Volcano goddess Pele reigns supreme on this course. If she favors you, balls hit into the lava will miraculously bounce back into the fairway. If not, kiss them good-bye.
The North Course, although a resort course, is excellent for tournament play. Built on a lava bed much older than the Kaniku lava flow on which the south course lies, it is characterized by rolling terrain and kiawe (mesquite) groves. Trees often come into play on this course. A 230-acre protected archaeological district touches the northern boundary of the course. Herds of feral goats frequent the entire course, moving from hole to hole throughout the day
Several holes are contiguous with the ocean and water hazards and are managed by providing golfers as many as five different tee positions, to provide a wide range of options in meeting the challenging conditions.
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