Sunday, January 04, 2009

Real Hawaii Golf Deals from the Hawaii Golf Discount Leader for 15 consecutive years.

UPDATED: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 @ 11:30AM HT

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in the nation!”
— GOLF MAGAZINE

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— FAIRWAYS & GREENS MAGAZINE

“Some of the best deals we've ever found!”
— GOLF VACATION INSIDER

2009 GOLFHAWAIICARD RATES

Listed below are the outstanding golf values HawaiiGolfDeals has put together for our GOLFHAWAIICARD holders in 2009. NOBODY BEATS US!

SEE OUR NEW PREPAID GOLF on MAUI PROGRAM BELOW!

— IMPORTANT WARNING —

Beware of sharp Internet operators. If you are looking for real Hawaii golf deals and values galore, especially three or more rounds of golf, HawaiiGolfDeals has no competitors. There are only pretenders out there who are ready to separate you from your hard-earned money. Here are some simple things to look for that separates the pretenders from us:

1. Do they tell you anything about themselves? We tell you everything about us.

2. Do they reveal any names of the principals in the management and ownership of the company? We do!

3. Do they list an actual business address and phone number? We list all our direct information and contacts.

4. If the pretenders offer you a price for golf, ask them for the price with fees and taxes included, then call the golf courses and ask them for discounts and specials and compare. The direct rates are usually better and you don't have to give your credit card information to strangers who fail to identify themselves. We've heard all the sad stories.

5. The pretenders are such brazen scam artists that they DO NOT tell you many of their lowest rates at certain times of the year are "aeration" rates. Our industry-leading unlimited golf rates are in place year round and we'll tell when aerations are occurring at our participating courses.

6. Contact Us for advice and counsel. There is never a high-pressure sales pitch, just useful information and advice. In fact, we will try to make planning your trip as efficient and affordable as possible.

REMEMBER —
Nobody beats HawaiiGolfDeals and our GOLFHAWAIICARD deals throughout Hawaii.

We're the Hawaii golf discount leader since 1994.

Unless otherwise noted, the rates posted below are in effect now through Jan. 31, 2010.
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******* BIG ISLAND *******

There is no better island for the avid golfer looking for great layouts and real value! The Big Island offers an unparalleled golf experience on an uncrowded variety of course designs. No wonder they bill themselves as the "Golf Capital of Hawaii." And our HawaiiGolfDeals' GOLFHAWAIICARD holders say the exact same thing.

Our GOLFHAWAIICARD program on the Big Island is the broadest program with the deepest discounts you will find anywhere in the Hawaii travel industry. It also now includes an exclusive Splendid Spa Deal at The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii's Spa Without Walls.

WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT GOLF (Beach & Kings' Courses)
Two-days unlimited golf: $180 (1-Kings'/1-Beach or 2-Kings')
Three-days unlimited golf: $240 (2-Kings'/1-Beach)
Four-days unlimited golf: $320 (2 Kings'/2-Beach or 3-Kings'/1-Beach)
Includes shared cart and range balls.
Check-in and all purchases now made exclusively at Kings' Clubhouse
90-day tee times - Phone: 1-877-924-5656

HAPUNA PRINCE GOLF CLUB AT MAUNA KEA
One-day unlimited golf before 11am: $80
One-day unlimited golf after 11am: $65
Two-days unlimited golf anytime: $130
Includes shared cart, range balls and 15% off pro shop apparel
90-day tee times - Phone: (808) 880-3000

KONA COUNTRY CLUB (Mountain & Ocean Courses)
Play these two fine layouts in any configuration
Two-days unlimited golf program before 11am: $165
Two-days unlimited golf program after 11am: $140
Three-days unlimited golf program anytime: $230
Four-days unlimited golf program anytime: $280
Includes shared cart, range balls and 15% off pro shop apparel
90-day tee times via e-mail: kcc@konagolf.com
14-day tee times via phone: (808) 322-2595

MAKALEI GOLF CLUB
One-day unlimited golf before 11am: $59
One-day unlimited golf after 11am: $49
Two-days unlimited golf anytime: $98
Includes shared cart and 20% off pro shop apparel
90-day tee times - Phone: (808) 325-6625

WAIKOLOA VILLAGE GOLF CLUB (NEW PROGRAM)
One-day unlimited golf anytime: $58
Two-days unlimited golf anytime: $105
Includes shared cart, range balls and 20% off pro shop apparel
90-day tee times - Phone: (808) 883-9621

WAIMEA COUNTRY CLUB
One-day unlimited golf: $40 (NEW LOW PRICE)
Includes shared cart
90-day tee times - Phone: (808) 885-8777

VOLCANO GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
One-day unlimited golf: $50
Two-days unlimited golf: $85
Includes shared cart
90-day tee times - Phone: (808) 967-7331

BIG ISLAND NOTES:
  • Due to an attempted privatization of Mauna Kea Golf Club, the availability of tee times and pricing has never really been established for 2009. Currently, guests on the resort (Mauna Kea and Hapuna) can play for $225 per-golfer. Off-property guests are priced at $250 per-golfer. There appears to be no exceptions, except for the aeration period in September.
  • Due to substandard course conditions and pending foreclosure issues, we have removed Big Island Country Club from our program. Unfortunately, we can no longer recommend playing there. Fortunately, we have plenty of other great courses to choose from.
Hawaii state sales tax (4.167%) is additional at most courses except Kona CC, where it is included in the rate.

BE SURE TO ASK ABOUT OUR NEW "SPA WITHOUT WALLS"
PROGRAM AT THE FAIRMONT ORCHID HAWAII.
We now feature specific spa programs for:
Golfers — 'Golf & Go'
Golfing couples — 'Tantalizing Twosomes'
Non-golfers — 'Golf's Not My Thing'
Unbeatable deals at a delightful location!

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******* OAHU *******

"The Gathering Place," as Oahu is known, is the mecca for sheer numbers of golf courses in the Hawaiian Islands, with almost half of the state's total. In addition to an expansive municipal system (better left for the locals to enjoy) and probably the best concentration of military layouts found anywhere, there are a variety of some of the most exciting and compelling privately owned, daily fee golf courses right on this island. HawaiiGolfDeals offers the best of them. Keep checking here for more to come shortly.

LUANA HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
One-day unlimited golf: $75
Two-days unlimited golf: $129
Three-days unlimited golf: $189 (2-Luana Hills/1-Koolau)
Includes shared cart, range balls & 20% pro shop discount
90-day tee times - Phone: (808) 262-2139
No tee times after 12:30 pm

KOOLAU GOLF CLUB
One-day unlimited golf before 11am: $75
One-day unlimited golf after 11am: $65
Two-days unlimited golf before 11am: $129
Three-days unlimited golf: $189 (2-Koolau/1-Luana Hills)
Includes shared cart, range balls & 20% pro shop discount
90-day tee times - Phone: (808) 236-GOLF

HAWAII PRINCE GOLF CLUB AT EWA BEACH
One-day unlimited golf before 11am: $75
One-day unlimited golf after 11am:: $65
Two-days unlimited golf before 11am: $129
Includes shared cart, range balls & 20% pro shop discount
90-day tee times - Phone: (808) 944-4567

Hawaii state sales tax (4.712% on Oahu) is additional at most courses.

Visit HawaiiGolfDeals.com by clicking here.

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******* MAUI *******

We have started a golf revolution on Maui. By bundling some outstanding South Side courses together, we have created a veritable feast of unlimited Maui golf. The inclusion of Wailea Old Blue GC, Elleair Maui GC and the Makena GC (aka Makena North GC) in our new program described below, and in our Kapalua Villas golf packages, has expanded our Maui programs to new heights of enjoyment and value.

HawaiiGolfDeals is pleased to announce that we have put together a trio of great courses to feature in a brand new program we are calling PREPAID GOLF on MAUI.

Since 1991, avid golfers in the know have generally rated the Makena North Golf Course and the Valley Isle's best layout with stunning views. We pair it with Elleair Golf Club, which has always been a bit of a hidden, non-resort affiliated gem now managed by the affable Eliot Gouveia. New carts and a number of course improvements really make Elleair a treat. In fact, the subtle changes to about half the holes on the back nine, due to a new cluster of homes in the midst of the action, have really resulted in a better golf course.

Now, we add the original Wailea beauty, Wailea Old Blue GC, which is masterfully maintained by Hawaii's best superinendent, Steve Olsen. Wailea Old Blue gracefully works its way through the bluffs just above the Wailea Resort area and delivers a sensational golf experience.

Here's how our new PREPAID GOLF on MAUI works:

Play a day of unlimited golf on all three or play our five-day sampler. It's that simple!

MAKENA GOLF CLUB (aka Makena North GC)
ELLEAIR MAUI GOLF CLUB
WAILEA OLD BLUE GOLF CLUB

Three-days of unlimited golf : $315
 One-day each course

Five days unlimited golf : $499
Two days Makena GC
One-day Wailea Old Blue GC
 Two days Elleair Maui GC

— or —

 Two days Wailea Old Blue GC
One-day Makena GC
Two days Elleair Maui GC

Only HawaiiGolfDeals includes these added values:
  • UNLIMITED GOLF with shared cart at all times
  • Absolutely NO TIME OF DAY RESTRICTIONS
  • All applicable SALES TAXES INCLUDED
  • Range balls included at Elleair
  • Tee times up to 90 days in advance
  • Program good as long as supplies last
  • Purchases via credit card by calling HGD at 1-888-755-5216

In 2009, we are offering unlimited golf at five of Maui's absolute best courses — Kapalua Bay Golf Course, Kapalua Plantation Golf Course, Makena Golf Club (formerly Makena North GC), Elleair Maui Golf Club and Wailea Old Blue Golf Club in all our Kapalua Villas golf vacation packages. This exclusive combination of Maui's best golf courses, along with the superb accommodations and amenities found at Kapalua Villas, delivers a sensationally rewarding golf vacation to Maui.

KAPALUA BAY GOLF COURSE
KAPALUA PLANTATION GOLF COURSE
MAKENA GOLF CLUB (aka Makena North GC)
WAILEA OLD BLUE GOLF CLUB
ELLEAIR MAUI GOLF CLUB
Bundled with our exclusive Kapalua Villas Golf Vacation Packages
Includes:
  • One- and two-bedroom Standard or Gold villas
  • Alamo fullsize (for 2) or minivan (for 4)
  • Your choice of golf days (including Maui Prince at Makena and/or Wailea Old Blue GC)
  • Many extras

Hawaii state sales tax (4.167%) is additional at most courses. However, taxes are included in our PREPAID GOLF on MAUI program.


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******* KAUAI *******

"The Garden Island" is no longer the golf heaven it once was. Courses have closed (in fact, 36 resort holes are not operating), others have been "renovating" for a few years (no dates set to reopen) and the rest offer little or no value to visitors seeking wall to wall golf. Even their terrific municipal course has recently raised visitor rates by 88% to $60 (walking) on weekdays and higher on weekends. But it is a charming island to visit for a very short stay. Our advice is go to Kauai for 3-5 days and then head to The Big Island, Maui or Oahu for some real golf action.

IMPORTANT WARNING: Beware of sharp Internet operators who charge you to access these or higher rates. They also fail to tell you about taxes or anything about themselves. In fact, they actually have the audacity to tell you these are INTERNET SPECIALS! Don't be fooled by the scam artists! And beware of the bait and switch to high-priced vouchers!

HOT TIP: If you are taking advantage of twilight rates at golf courses that are NOT in our program, get to the course about 90-75 minutes before twilight begins and tell them you are ready to play anytime they would like. Some courses will send you off early. In the interim, most courses have driving ranges and other practice facilities and often the range balls are free or very inexpensive.

Visit HawaiiGolfDeals.com by clicking here.

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IMPORTANT WARNING

Unfortunately, Internet scam artists are out there. So, here are some very important things you should know about these sharp operators and copycat golf “deals” in Hawaii:



BEWARE OF HIGHER PRICES AND NO ADDED-VALUES!

No other company can beat HawaiiGolfDeals. Period. But the Internet scam artists try to make you believe they have the better deals. Frankly, they are NOT EVEN CLOSE! Do they offer better prices, unlimited golf, range balls, pro shop discounts and 90-day tee times at most courses? No way. Not a chance!

BEWARE OF THE TOKEN DISCOUNT!

“Pretenders” are big on the token discount. If you’re looking for $15 off a “rack” rate of $195 for a round of golf or $10 off a $135 rack—pretenders may have it. In fact, they promote it like it’s their own heavily negotiated deal. But truth be told, that same token discount is usually available through the lodging property you are staying at, or by telling the pro shop where you are staying, or even just by asking. Some courses, not included in our program, will even give you a standard (“token”) discount just by showing your GOLFHAWAIICARD. It never hurts to ask.



BEWARE OF AERATION RATES MASQUERADING AS VALUE RATES
The pretenders are the king of the hill when it comes to misleading consumers. They even use special rates they are given for the 10 days following aeration to sell at low prices. But they conveniently leave out the fact that these are aeration rates. Don't fall for it and don't say we didn't warn you! Fact is, if they beat us, it has to be an aeration rate. Otherwise, they never beat HawaiiGolfDeals. Period.

BEWARE OF THE BAIT & SWITCH INTO HIGH-PRICED VOUCHERS!

The Internet scam artists grab innocent victims by promoting one thing and immediately try to switch you to another. Classic bait and switch. HawaiiGolfDeals appalls the bait and switch. We don’t offer every course in Hawaii. We are only interested in REAL VALUE and unlimited golf. If we do not carry a course, we do not feel it is a value for our cardholders. That’s why we have thousands of repeat customers.

BEWARE OF TEE TIME SERVICES!

Tee time services are completely unnecessary and a totally unwarranted expense in Hawaii. Hawaii’s golf courses have plenty of available tee times and charge you nothing to make one. Do not waste your time and money on a tee time service! When you subscribe to HawaiiGolfDeals, in addition to your personalized GOLFHAWAIICARD, you will receive a rate card that contains the phone numbers (toll-free whenever available) for every golf course in our program. With the GOLFHAWAIICARD, you can book your tee times up to 90 days prior to the day you intend to play and can make a tee time best suited for you and your party. Since 1994, we have NEVER had a cardholder who could not get a satisfactory tee time. NOT ONCE have we even had a complaint.



BEWARE OF ANY COMPANY THAT USES OUR NAME IN THEIR AD LEADS: "HAWAII GOLF DEALS"
This tactic of trying to confuse the consumer is one of the big problems with Internet marketing. And it is becoming more and more prevalent. We have taken legal action to protect our name and your ability to discern between the rogues and thieves and a quality company with a long and honest track record like HawaiiGolfDeals. If you see our name in their ad lead, stay away and help put a thief out of business. Which leads us into the last warning...

BEWARE OF ANY WEBSITE THAT DOES NOT TELL YOU WHO STANDS BEHIND IT!

On any website, look for an ABOUT US page. If none is there, or no individuals are standing behind the product(s), be very wary and leave the site immediately. Those who purport to offer discounts on Hawaii golf and golf packages and DO NOT tell you anything about themselves, are hiding something. Conversely, please visit and read our ABOUT US. Since 1994, we have stood behind what we sell and we are proud of it. Here on HawaiiGolfDeals.com, you can reach any of us via online CONTACT US options, as well as via toll-free numbers to call or send faxes.

REMEMBER: Nobody beats HawaiiGolfDeals and our GOLFHAWAIICARD deals throughout Hawaii. We're the Hawaii golf discount leader since 1994.

Visit HawaiiGolfDeals.com by clicking here.
Posted by hawaiigolf at 2:47 AM