Maui
Wailea Emerald Course
Scenic resort
Emerald is the more relaxed Wailea round. That is not an insult. On Maui, a beautiful, playable round can be exactly the right call.
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The take
Emerald is the more relaxed Wailea round. That is not an insult. On Maui, a beautiful, playable round can be exactly the right call.
Best for
Couples, mixed groups, and a prettier/easier Wailea day
Watch out
Less bite than Gold
How to play it
Strong play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Beautiful setting
- Broad playability
- Strong resort fit
- Good vacation rhythm
Watch-outs
- Less demanding
- Lower serious-golf pull
- Still priced like Maui
Signature holes
10, 14, 17, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
2026 Maui Guest rate is $325; afternoon after noon is $225.
Best season
April-May: Excellent balance, lower peak pressure.
Caddies / walking
Maui golf is mostly resort/cart golf.
Replay priority
Medium
Booking move
Book lodging first by side of island, then Plantation/Gold/Emerald tee times, then dinners.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
April-May: Excellent balance, lower peak pressure.
Jan
72F / 50F
Sun Best; rain Low
Feb
75F / 53F
Sun Best; rain Low
Mar
79F / 57F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
84F / 62F
Sun Good; rain Medium
May
89F / 68F
Sun Hot; rain High
Jun
92F / 73F
Sun Hot; rain High
Google review
4/5 - 3 months ago
Very scenic course, beautiful views. Fairways are very nicely maintained. Greens are slow and inconsistent. Not a lot of trouble, wide fairways some water on a few holes. Bunkers have terrible sand, you think for the price point they could be improved. Rental clubs are ok as far
Very scenic course, beautiful views. Fairways are very nicely maintained. Greens are slow and inconsistent. Not a lot of trouble, wide fairways some water on a few holes. Bunkers have terrible sand, you think for the price point they could be improved. Rental clubs are ok as far
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Google review
5/5 - 5 months ago
I haven’t been golfing for a long time, but this is one of the best courses I’ve ever played. The scenery was amazing, and the greens were incredibly well-maintained. If I come back to Maui, I’d definitely visit again. The staff were also very friendly, and overall I really loved
I haven’t been golfing for a long time, but this is one of the best courses I’ve ever played. The scenery was amazing, and the greens were incredibly well-maintained. If I come back to Maui, I’d definitely visit again. The staff were also very friendly, and overall I really loved
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Google review
5/5 - 7 months ago
Spectacular golf and an awesome staff and facilities to go with it. The views alone are worth the greens fees but beyond that, the course has a great fun setup, very playable for high and low handicappers, and is in excellent condition. With all the West Maui courses struggling w
Spectacular golf and an awesome staff and facilities to go with it. The views alone are worth the greens fees but beyond that, the course has a great fun setup, very playable for high and low handicappers, and is in excellent condition. With all the West Maui courses struggling w
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