Some courses impress. Ours transports. Set on 163 acres in the heart of Lanikai, Mid-Pacific’s course offers a rare pairing: world-class play and world-class views. With 6,784 yards from the back tees (6,461 from the middle), this course challenges serious golfers while welcoming every skill level. Carved from a kiawe forest and framed by palms, pines, ocean breezes, and the Ko‘olau Mountains — it’s not just golf. It’s an experience you return to, again and again.
On the first hole, your tee shot will fly towards the majestic Ko’olau mountain range from an elevated tee. Favoring the right side of the fairway, will put you into the best position for your approach to the green. Caution: do not go over this green on your approach as getting up and down from behind the green is very challenging!
On the first hole, your tee shot will fly towards the majestic Ko’olau mountain range from an elevated tee. Favoring the right side of the fairway, will put you into the best position for your approach to the green. Caution: do not go over this green on your approach as getting up and down from behind the green is very challenging!
The 2nd hole is generous with a wide landing area off the tee. Keep to the left side of the fairway to avoid the trees and greenside bunkers on your approach. Again, be wary of going over the green on your approach shot. The green slopes from right to left so aim accordingly. The trades will make the hole play a bit shorter than the actual yardage.
Tip on the Sand Shot – Much like the technique for the “Flop Shot”, open the face of the club, aim to the left of the target, weaken the grip and position the ball forward in your stance. Shorten your backswing a bit; cock wrists and swing down and through about 2 inches behind the ball using the power of the right hand to generate the speed through the sand. You must follow through completely. This shot is not as hard as it seems if you commit to your mechanics.
Hug the left side of the fairway for the best second shot angle to this long par-five hole. The green breaks right to left and the trade winds can make club selection tricky. On the approach, the shot take at least one club more than the yardage indicates as the trade winds do come into play.
Tip on the Low Punch Shot – A very useful shot for playing into the wind. Play the ball in the back of your stance; keep your weight on the forward foot throughout the swing; shorten the backswing and use a crisp downward “punching” swing. Remember to keep the left-hand grip firm through impact and follow through low and towards the target. The flight of the ball will be low and the ball should check up quickly due to the backspin from the downward swing. This should be quite a reliable shot once you master it.
Prevailing trade winds blow right to left on this hole and should be the determining factor in your club selection. The middle of the green is always a good shot on the #4 hole. The wind may require that you play this hole one club less than the yardage indicates!
Tip on Lag putts – Putts longer than 25 feet should be played for two strokes. Determine your line; line your putter face at a spot on the green on the intended line and then only focus on the “speed” of your putt. Your goal is to get the ball close to the hole for an easy 2nd putt. If the 1st putt goes in – excellent; if the 1st putt stops within two feet of the hole, it was a great putt. Be happy with a two putt from 25 feet or more.
Our “Signature Hole” on the front side is a dogleg left par five. It requires accuracy off the tee to avoid Ka’elepulu Stream on the right and Kelly’s Pond on the left. The approach shot to the island green is best from the right side of the fairway.
Play within your abilities – On long tight holes, it is not always wise to use your driver off the tee. Use a club that will keep you in play. A longer shot into a protected green from the fairway is better than a shorter shot from the rough or the hazard. Be smart and your scores will come down.
A challenging par 3 hole. The prevailing cross or headwind will determine how much extra club to take. Aim your tee shot towards the right side of the green as the green slopes right to left. Let the wind be your friend as it brings the ball in toward the center of the green.
Tip on Down Hill Putts – When faced with a fast downhill putt, remember a two putt is a good result. Hold the putter very lightly; place the ball off the toe of the putter face to “deaden” the ball as it comes off the face. This will decrease the amount of roll on the ball. Follow through with a smooth soft stroke. It is best to “die” the ball into the hole on down hill putts.
On your tee shot, keep your drive on the left side of the fairway to avoid the 3 large kiawe trees on the right side. The green slopes to the right and the trades push the ball to the right as well. A par is a good score on this hole.
Tip on Your Grip – A neutral grip seems to suit most golfers. When looking at your hands at address, you should see the top 2 ½ knuckles on your left hand. Grip pressure is also important – strive to have the same grip pressure throughout the swing. An increase in pressure will cause the club head speed to slow down and will upset your swing tempo. Remember – swing smoothly to hit it solid!
A deceptively tough uphill challenge, this hole plays usually plays into the wind. This dogleg left, par 4 requires a long drive and solid approach shot to reach the green. Hug the left side of this fairway. The front half of the green is very fast and putts “mauka” or towards the tee. Par is a great score here.
Tip on Your mindset on a difficult hole – Take a deep breath and let it out slowly. Realize the challenge in front of you and play within your abilities. You will avoid the double bogey by playing within yourself. If the hole is hard – a bogey is not a bad score. Play the best you can, don’t give up, and allow yourself to be happy.
Another deceptively long and testy hole that plays into the wind. Your drive should be to the right-center of the fairway for the best approach to the green. Make sure to take enough club on your approach shot – quite often you will be taking two additional clubs.
Uphill putts are better than downhill putts – If possible on your approach, it is always a good idea to leave your ball below the hole. Therefore don’t get too aggressive on your approaches. Be smart – a long uphill putt is easier than a short downhill putt especially when you are nervous.
A simple downwind, downhill tee shot to the right of the fairway will open up the green for the easiest approach. A deft, high shot will be required to hold the green.
The fifty yard wedge shot – On this shot use your Sand or “L” wedge. Hit the shot with the intent of the club head striking at the bottom of the ball which will create the greatest amount of backspin. Be firm through the hitting area for the best result.
A picturesque par 3 with the Koolau Mountains providing a scenic backdrop. Wind can be a factor in club selection but look at the flag to gauge the wind as the wind on the tee can be different. Like most of Mid Pac’s par 3’s aim for the center of the green and try to hit the ball high. Avoid over swinging by under-clubbing.
Tip on Hitting the ball high – Play the ball forward in your stance and concentrate on keeping your head behind the ball at impact. Imagining that there is an obstacle in front of you – such as a tree – often helps players get the ball up in the air.
The back nine’s “Signature Hole” is a downwind, par 5 that rewards a long tee shot. A good second shot should set you up with an opportunity to be on in regulation. On your approach, make sure to take enough club to clear the five menacing bunkers guarding the front of the green.
Tip on Hitting down and through – Have a stance about shoulder width with good posture will promote good movement in the body for the proper swing plane. Hold your chin up above your chest to promote a good shoulder turn.
Your downwind, uphill drive on this dogleg right hole should favor the left half of the fairway and ideally end up near the top of the hill. Your reward will be an opportunity for an unobstructed shot to the green, between the left bunker and the menacing kiawe tree on the right front of the green. The green slopes left to right.
Keep the knees flexed but only a little – Most novice golfers have too much knee bend. This will prohibit a good coil to the top of the swing. Knees should be slightly flexed and the weight distribution should be equal on the balls of each foot. Feel your body braced yet “springy” at address.
This upslope par 3 plays a lot longer than its yardage. The normal left-to-right crosswind blows stronger at the green than at the tee box. Beware of the O.B. area to the right of the green.
Tip The Backswing – To have a nice wide arc start back with your shoulders and arms as one unit. This will accumulate power and prevent a too steep of a downswing. Keep your balance as the weight shifts to the inside of the right foot.
Keep your tee shot towards the left side of the fairway on this tricky dogleg right hole to avoid the O.B. on the right side. Choose your club wisely for the approach shot which is dead into the wind and plays uphill to the course’s smallest green.
Tip The Top of the Swing – At the end of the backswing, your back should face the target. The hips should only turn about 20 degrees which will promote a stretch in the lat muscles thereby generating the potential power for the forward swing.
A straightaway, fun par 5 that plays into the wind. This hole requires a tee shot directed to the right edge of the fairway, where the right to left down slope will roll the ball to the center of the fairway. Your approach shot will be to an uphill elevated green. The front quarter of green slopes forward. Avoid landing short or left on your approach.
Tip When the ball is above you – Your posture should be more upright and the placement of the ball is more toward the center of the stance. The tendency for the flight of the ball is to move left or a “hook.” Allow for the right to left ball flight for right-handed golfers.
This short but demanding hole par 4 with an O.B. to the right and lateral water hazard to the left favors a fairway wood or long iron for accuracy off the tee. Consider the strong crosswind on your approach and take enough club as the hole plays uphill.
Tip – When the ball is below you – Bend your knees and stand a little closer to the ball to allow you to ground your club. Your posture should get lower to the ground. The tendency is for the flight of the ball to move from left to right for right-handed golfers. Play for this flight pattern.
A great finishing hole! This slight dogleg right, par four, usually plays directly into the prevailing trades. A well-placed drive to the right side of the fairway will force the ball to roll left and in position for the approach shot into the wind to the green. Don’t let the view of the Pacific Ocean distract you!
How to play MPCC’s finishing hole – Realize that golf is only a game. Swing easy and fluid play one shot at a time. It is the memories that count. If you are having a good game…Congratulations! If the game went the other way, well realize that tomorrow is another day. Stay focused and finish the best you can remembering golf’s four “F”s: Fun, Friends, Fitness and Fresh Air!
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Hole
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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Out
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Par
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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36
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Blue
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372
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372
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372
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372
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372
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372
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372
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372
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372
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3462
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White
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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3290
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Gold
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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2968
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Red
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353
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353
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353
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353
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353
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353
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353
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353
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353
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2601
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Hole
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10
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11
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12
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13
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14
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15
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16
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17
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In
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Total
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Par
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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36
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Blue
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372
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372
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372
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372
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372
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372
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372
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372
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372
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3462
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White
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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3290
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Gold
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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366
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2968
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Red
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353
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353
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353
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353
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353
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353
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353
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353
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353
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2601
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— MM, Member
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