Cavendish Golf Course Public
Lanai City, Hawaii www.cavendishgolfcourse.com For more than fifty years, until the 1990s, Cavendish Golf Course was the only course on the tiny island of Lanai, serving the small community of plantation workers as a major recreational facility. The course was designed by E.B. Cavendish, who was superintendent of factory guards at Hawaiian Pineapple Company (which later became Dole Pineapple Company). Built in 1947, the course was named after its designer and operated by Dole. Located near Lanai City in central Lanai, Cavendish is a nine-hole, par-36 layout that measures 3,071 yards. The course is set amid tall rows of Norfolk pines. The many Norfolk pines on Lanai were imported and planted by George C. Munro in 1910, and serve to draw moisture from the tradewinds, which helps to mitigate the island's dry climate. The tradewinds are another characteristic of Lanai, providing an added challenge to golfers, especially those accustomed to playing on less windy Mainland courses. Trades on Lanai can be even fiercer than on Maui, which is known for its strong winds. Cavendish Golf Course is a flat layout with long, straight fairways. The finishing hole may be the toughest on the course, featuring an elevated green and particularly strong trades. An enjoyable aspect of this course is the fact that it is so uncrowded - the golfer could even end up playing the course alone. The course is primarily used by Lanai residents, but visitors are always welcome. Uniquely, Cavendish relies on the honor system for collecting green fees. Course Details Scorecard Reviews/Comments Location P.O. Box 862 Lanai City, HI 96763 Get Directions Nearby Courses:
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