Many say Nelson’s ability to see the land for what it is and to shape the holes according to what he was given by nature is where Nelson’s wisdom lies. His desire to leave this ancient land unspoiled is just another example of his brilliance.

“It’s not exactly a true links course because we’re in a different climatic zone, and we don’t have the exact same turf conditions,” Nelson explains. “Plus, because of the heat and humidity, we don’t have the fescue grasses and so forth. But in many respects, The Dunes is as close to an authentic links as can be built in Hawaii.”

Robin Nelson designed The Dunes with the classic courses of the British Isles in mind. He had similar terrain, a great imagination, and the nerve to create a great Hawaiian links with character and charm.

Robin Nelson is one of the top designers in the world, with courses in Europe, North America, Asia, and the South Pacific. His designs, refurbishes, and redesigns in Hawaii alone include the Mauna Lani North and South Courses on the Big Island; Coral Creek, Royal Kunia, Ewa Beach International, Bay View, West Lock, and the Mid-Pac and Oahu Country Clubs, on Oahu; and Kapalua’s Bay, Wailea’s Blue, and Sandalwood, on Maui, and The Dunes.

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