Aloha everyone!

Here's the latest on aeration schedules for Maui courses. As additional courses set their schedules, we will inform you right here.

The Greens get a Breath of Fresh Air
Fall is the time when the courses start aerating their greens so they will be in top shape for the winter season. But have no fear, they all won’t be done at the same time. So, if you’re planning on coming to Maui to play some golf, you will still be able to have a great time playing our great courses!

Aeration means that the greens are punched with holes and filled with lots of sand to make them stay healthy. They are still playable, but be slow and bumpy. After aeration, it usually takes about 10 days for the greens to get back to perfect playing conditions. Of course, this depends on the type of equipment used to punch the greens and the amount of sand used to fill the holes.

Fall 2008 Aeration Dates
Here are the current aeration schedules for several of our courses. As other courses post their schedules, we will update in the coming weeks. 

MAUI
Dunes Sept. 26 - half greens, pins on good side
Elleaire Late Sept.
Ka'anapali Kai (South) Aug. 26-30
Ka'anapali Royal (North) Sept. 16-21
Kahili Sept. 16-18
Kapalua Bay Done
Kapalua Plantation Sept.3-5
Makena North Late Sept
Pukalani Sept. 15-16
Wailea Blue Sept. 17-18
Wailea Gold Aug.12-13
Wailea Emerald Sept. 8-10
LANAI
Challenge at Manele Done
Experience at Koele Sept. 16-17

Once again, don't let "aeration" scare you away from golfing on Maui. Even with greens aerated and sanded, these courses still play great! And some offer a special reduced rate!  Call to find out our special discount rates, 800-981-5512 or Book on line: Booking Page

If you'd like some help with your game when you come to Maui, I can give you a few pointers. Check our Lessons page for more information.

Till next time, Aloha!
Joel Church
USGTF Pro
Maui Golf Shop
joel@mauigolfshop.com

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Three Ways to Make Your Tee Times.

1. iBook.
   Make your request through our website. This is the best way to request tee times from home. When we receive your request we call the courses and book the tee times. When they have been made, we send you an email. When you receive this confirmation email, call us with a credit card to confirm them. At this time, your credit card number is NOT payment. It's simply to hold your reservation. When you arrive here, come by our shop to pay for and pick up your golf vouchers.
2. Phone up.
   We receive hundreds of phone calls each day regarding tee time bookings. So, if you're on-island and need a tee time in a day or two, call us. Calling is also the best way to reserve tee times and activiites for groups. Best bet otherwise is to use the website... Book Your Golf Rounds HERE.
   When you call we will ask when, where and how many will be playing. We take down your phone number and advise you that we will call you back when your tee times have been made. Once again, don’t be alarmed if we ask for a credit card number to hold your reservation. And, once again, it is up to you to come by our store to pay for and pick up your golf vouchers.
3. Drop on in.
   The last way we book tee times is by people coming into our. You come in, tell us what you want, we book it, you pay for it and you leave with a golf voucher and a couple of extra bucks in your wallet.

On more than one occasion we have had to cancel reservations. Here are the main reasons why we would have to cancel a tee time reservation:

1. No credit card on file. If we do not have this information, your tee time(s) WILL be cancelled.
2. “No Shows” We have the reservation, we have the credit card number, but we cannot get a hold of you. Be sure to give us a phone number where we can reach you. We will cancel bookings anywhere from 24-48 hrs (depending on course policy) before a tee time if you have not come by our shop to pick up your golf vouchers. Sorry, but the courses charge US for "No Shows."

Hey, circumstances sometimes arise where you need to cancel/move a tee time or you cannot stop by our store to get your vouchers. We understand and are more than willing to work with you on a case by case basis. If something does pop up in the middle of your vacation, please, please, please give us a call and we will do everything we can to accommodate you.

Clif Council, PGA The Maui Golf Shop is a full service golf shop, family owned and operated since 1991. We offer the best discounts on Maui and Lanai Golf Courses, club rentals, club repairs, and lessons.

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Best deals for golf rounds? Book with us at Maui Golf Shop (Call 800-981-5512 toll free) or go right to the Booking Page. We also have discounts on the best new club rentals with a selection of 100 sets ranging from $25 - $50.

Current Specials and Course Reviews

The Dunes - near airport. A Must Play and under $100. Reg $99, our voucher price $95.
Play it early morning - pretty calm. Then play it in the PM - windy. A different course! Very interesting and challenging no matter when you play here in the sand dunes of Kahului. Course Review

See our hole by hole layout with diagrams, yardage and the Pro's tips on How to play The Dunes.

Elleair - nice course in Kihei, reg $120, our Special voucher price is $99. Limited offer. Again, play early as there can be wind after 11am. An easy course for beginner/average golfers near the Kihei condos.Course Review

Kapalua Plantation. Play in the footsteps of Tiger, Phil & Vijay. A real championship course and TOUGH... remember January's Mercedes Championship? Reg. $295, MGS rate $285.
Course Review

Kapalua Bay. All the tee boxes were reseeded in August and are quite playable. Reg cost, $215, our cost, $185. The Bay is one of Maui's few ocean front courses A Must Play. Course Review

Kahili, formerly Sandalwood, has been remodeled and renovated and is in great shape. Play early as this course is below the 20 new windmills, so you know what that means - wind and lots of it, but still fun and in great shape this year. The most improved course on Maui. Next to new King K Country Club. Course Review

Wailea Gold & Emerald boast the best weather in the world - always nice and sunny with no wind unless its really windy all over the island. Great conditioned courses. We offer an After Noon Special at $175 after 10am.
Must Plays, both are great!
Course Review - Wailea Gold, Course Review - Wailea Emerald

Makena North one of the best courses in Hawaii, and our favorite and a must play. The North has the best vistas and most exciting layouts with four island views from every tee and green on the back nine.
One of the most beautiful courses you'll ever play and unforgettable views. Don't miss playing these!
Course Review - Makena North

And, be sure to check our special section, How to play every hole at Makena North. Diagrams, yardage and pictures of every hole, plus The Pro's recommendations and comments on playing each.

Call us at 800-981-5512, Maui Golf Shop in Kihei, if you are visiting Maui soon and want to play at discount prices. Or, go to our Booking Page to reserve your tee times on all the courses. Find lots of good golf info, top adventures and where to play for anyone coming to Maui for the first time. No timeshares, no golf cards to buy in advance, just good deals. Check us out before you book to save money and make sure you get the most out of your Maui vacation.

Aloha from Maui,
 Clif Council, PGA, Owner

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Use these online links to book Discount Golf and Adventures
or call, Toll-Free 800 981-5512 , or in Hawaii, 808 875-GOLF (4653)