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This was the second time playing Maui Lani. Played once last year.

The course is "fun" from the standpoint that it has a lot of elevation changes and some short Par 4 holes that allow for at least taking a shot at the green from the tee box even though the winds make it unlikely you would ever reach.

My problem is that there are too many places where you really have no idea where you should try and hit the ball in order to maximize your chances on the next shot.

I think a course layout like this works if you are going to be playing it fairly often, but makes the task too hard if you are a first or second time player on the course. Even the guide booklet cannot give enough help.

So, if you are going to have a chance to play the course several times, or if you are going to play with someone that has played it before, its a good choice. If not, you might be frustrated by getting to your ball and finding yourself in a bad spot for the next shot.

You can't play real golf without the basics. This would include grass on the tee box and fairways.

For all intents and purposes you might as well take a seven iron...a wedge...and a putter. The notion of hitting down and thru the ball on this course right now would net you an X-ray on your wrists.

Just was not fun at all.