If you are on Lanai to play golf, first play the Challenge, and then play this course. These courses are on the same island, but that is about all they share in common. The Experience is located up ... Continue »

If you are on Lanai to play golf, first play the Challenge, and then play this course. These courses are on the same island, but that is about all they share in common. The Experience is located up in the hills towards the middle of the island and feels like you are going to play golf in the Lake Tahoe forest. The weather is about 10 degrees cooler, so plan accordingly. See my review about the Challenge at Menele for info on getting to the courses.

We played early, and like the Challenge, this course was empty. We arrived to excellent service, which continued throughout the round. This course was rated much harder than the Challenge, but didn't feel that way. Most holes were straightforward, nothing surprising or tricky, and no tough cliff shots will be found here. The tee boxes were perfectly level, and looked barely used. The fairways were wet from some rain, but very good overall. The greens were perfect too, wet but still rolled good. We played this course in about 3.5 hours, without ever seeing another group on the course. Hole 17 is the best hole on the course, with an awesome drop off the tee. Play this course if you have time, but you must play the Challenge at Menele if you can only choose one.

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