Charles Schwab-owned Nanea GC, designed by David Kidd

[John Kavanaugh]

What's up with this course, does it have a membership, has anyone played it and if so, what do you think..

[Mark Leo]

John,
I noticed that there has not been a lot of response to your question.  I saw the course from far away while playing at Kukio on the Big Island this past summer.  Not a lot of play on the course.  It sits on the slopes/foothills of one the volcanoes, quite a distance from the ocean.  One of the assistant pro's at Kukio that I played with had just won a tournament at Nanea.  Sounds like they have a good relationship with the local .PGA Section for a fair amount of tournament play.  From a design standpoint, however, I can't tell you very much.

[Wayne Freeman]

  John-  I was on the Big Island last year and couldn't get on-  it's very exclusive.  Charlie apparently spent 60 million bucks to build his own little course for himself and about 40 of his close friends-   probably a bunch from SFGC.  I couldn't find out anything else about it.

[Scott_Burroughs]

Past threads w/pics:

http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forums2/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=262

http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forums2/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=17575

Another thread mentioned something about a small membership.

[HamiltonBHearst]

Have not been on the Big Island since the course opened but I will be playing there soon. I am told it will be ten minutes from condo to first tee when I make it.  The course is a private enclave of Charles S. and George Roberts with about 100 members, many of which have property on the island.  Large SFGC contingent.  They are about to embark on some bunker work and I do give Chuck credit, the last thing Hawaii needed was another Fazio type course.

Very very limited play.  Just have to know the right people.  I will give a full report after my trip in March.

[Aidan Bradley]

Hamilton,

Kukio, which is ten minutes from Nanea may be "another Fazio type course" but it it sure is fun to play and certainly is easy on the eye.

Aidan.

[Peter Galea]

Aidan,
Absolutely stunning photography and use of "hero light".
In case anyone here is not familiar with Aidan Bradley and his work, he is one of the top golf photographers in the world. Aidan is the best of the very best.
I am ecstatic to have you as a contributor here.
Pete

[Aidan Bradley]

Pete,

How would you like to be my agent!!!!!! Thank you for your kind words. What a great country, I get to make a living photographing grass. I am enjoying being able to contribute on occasion.

Aidan.

[PThomas]

Aidan:  pls keep em coming!!!!!!!!!

[Jim Nugent]

Aidan: ditto on all the kudos.  

[Mike_Sweeney]

You can also see Aiden's work at Carne's site:

http://www.carnegolflinks.com/imageGallery/

[Craig Van Egmond]

Wow, those are some incredible pictures.. must have more.  

Here's more:  http://www.golfcoursephotography.com/home.asp

[Evan Fleisher]

Absolutely stunning images...the contrasting and shadows are truly wonderful.

Keep up the good work, Aidan!

[Grant Davey]

From what I understand, Nanea's membership also utilize Kukio's facility. I visited Kukio last March and was blown away by the level of service and the surroundings. This place is the essence of perfection. I believe they also planning another eighteen holes. Adrian, Did you do all the facility photos for Kukio's website? Your work is fabulous...
Grant  

[Aidan Bradley]

Grant,

Yes, all the golf course images on the Kukio site are mine. When you get a wonderful palette to play with, it makes it much easier to create good images.

Aidan.

[Mike McGuire]

I wonder if we could get Aidan to start a thread sharing some tips on taking better gof pictures.

[Sean Leary]

If anyone wants to join, start saving your pennies. Apparently yearly dues are in the neighborhood of 40K.....

I know a number of people who have played it and universally they have said it is fantastic..