The Kapalua Villas. Courtesy photo.

By Alexandra Mitchell

Without a doubt, golfing is one of the most popular luxury activities in all of Hawai‘i. On Maui, visitor and resident golf enthusiasts have the best selection of golf resorts, golf instruction and annual golf events to choose from.

Besides choosing where to golf, Maui property buyers also have their pick of the litter in terms of living near, or on a Maui golf course property. Near top Maui golf resorts, buyers can find gorgeous villas and single-family homes, and even a golf estate with fairway views, and a private nine-hole course on their property.

The best Maui golf course properties are undeniably located in South Maui and West Maui locales.

In South Maui, buyers can find a whole myriad of golf properties for sale, ranging from condominiums to estates in Wailea and Mākena. Wailea condominium complexes are a popular choice for investment property opportunities, and on average are priced from $700,000 to $1 million.

Wailea golf condos are also conveniently located oceanfront with glorious Pacific Ocean views, and just within minutes of the Wailea Golf Resort, The Shops at Wailea and a whole myriad of dining options in South Maui.

Wailea and Mākena golf estates are definitely the creme dela creme of South Maui properties, offering the best ocean, mountain and outer island views from gated communities, and private shoreline destinations. South Maui golf estates typically range between $1 million and $12 million.

West Maui is another amazingly luxurious location for golf properties. Here, buyers also have options ranging from condominiums to estates, with the closest proximity to Kā‘anapali Golf Resorts and the internationally renowned Kapalua Golf Resort, home to the PGA’s annual Hyundai Tournament of Champions.

From West Maui golf properties, owners have the added bonus of enjoying fabulous sunsets, and unobstructed Pacific Ocean views of the outer islands of Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and Kaho‘olawe. Golf condominiums, townhouses and villas in West Maui are primarily located in oceanfront communities, and range between $700,000 and $2.5 million.

Popular West Maui golf estate neighborhoods include the Kā‘anapali Golf Estate, and the prestigious Plantation Estates in Kapalua. Here, you can expect all the finest attributes of Maui golf resort living with properties ranging from a cool $2.5 million to $24 million.

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