Mike has one of the nicest courses in Hawaii. Awesome course in the rain forest on the slope of Mauna Loa. A great host too. This is a private course and you really feel like you have the course to yourself. Flowers and lava ponds abound. This is a must play for me every time I visit the Big Island.

Not really any cons other than you have to have permission to play because I'd play this course over and over.

Love hanging out on the lanai with good people, Usually Roger and Kirk join Mike.

- Not a typical "distance" course but offers many different approaches within the rainforest. Technical game has to be on point.
- Two different tees for varying skill levels. The pro tees aren't necessarily much longer but goes back to the technical focus of the course.
- Great and flexible host. I called Mike an hour before we wanted to come up and he graciously had us come up. He then played with us to show us around.
- Each tee presents different challenges. One of the last ones we played was an island about 40x80' that you need to land in to stay in bounds. Never seen this type before but was fun.

- Course still in development. Some tee boxes aren't completed and regular maintenance is strenuous, leaving high grass and difficult terrain in some areas.
- Without Mike showing us around, it would've been difficult to go from tee to tee. There are no signs nor maps that I am aware of.

- It's in the rainforest. Be prepared for this. It gets wet. I'm talking rubber boots and a change of clothes.
- This is a private course that Mike is the only owner of. Keep this in mind when playing as it's a lot of work to clear all this with one person!
- Discs and T-shirts are for sale. Bring cash as it's a great way to get a Gargoyle Gardens logo disc and support Mike.
-Lots of tall grass. Bring discs that you can find easily.