Sometimes learning how to play Hawaii's courses can be just as challenging as tackling the state's 90 + golf venues. When teeing it up on the islands, players need to keep in mind the lay of the land, the predominant trade winds, the diversity of the terrain and grain of the grass. Not so easy when playing amidst a spectacular backdrop - quite often the greatest distraction of them all.

Mark Rolfing's golf instruction focuses on quick tips to help you play your best golf ever in Hawaii. Revisit these helpful pointers and Mark Rolfing's more in-depth golf instruction.

For shot making strategy on the golf course visit Mark Rolfing's helpful golf instruction from the fairway bunker shot, the chip shot, the controlled fade and the lob shot to working the wind and going with the grain you'll find the help you need.

For more secrets on how to play your best game in the islands, look in a store near you for "Hawaii Golf Tips," Golf Hawaii's instructional video featuring Mark and Johnny Miller.

Hawaii's prevailing trade winds will definitely affect most rounds of golf in Hawaii. Blowing from a northeasterly direction almost year-round, these winds generally range from 5 to 15 miles per hour and tend to pick up speed in the afternoon. Most of Hawaii's courses are designed with the trades in mind.

Maui resident, Mark Rolfing one of the busiest and most respected golf broadcasters in the world, has been at the heart and soul of golf in Hawaii for over two decades. Instrumental in furthering golf in the islands with the PGA TOUR events Rolfing further catapulted Hawaii golf into the national spotlight via Golf Hawaii – the longest running golf travel magazine show in sports television.

When not covering Hawaii's courses, Rolfing serves as an on course commentator on NBC Sports, which take him to the Players Championship, U.S. Open and Ryder Cup among other top assignments. He also periodically hosts The Golf Channel's popular call-in program, Golf Talk Live.