Big Island of Hawaii Golf Courses

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Big Island Country Club
A true Pete/Perry Dye course, Located at the 2500 foot elevation in the cool mountain air above Kona. The course has Bent grass greens and Bermuda fairways with spectacular water features. Five sets of tee boxes ranging from 4,600-7,200 yards give all caliber of players the proper challenge. The 17th hole island green is their signature hole. This course is at a higher elevation than typical Hawaiian courses. The fairways are slightly rolling and play host to over 2,000 types of vegetation. The medium-sized greens are undulating and moderate in speed. Two holes have large trees in the middle of the fairway. The greens, as well as the fairways, remain in excellent condition throughout the year. Water comes into play on nine holes. Inquire Now. Address: 71-1420 Mamalahoa Hwy Hawaii 96740 Architect: Pete/Perry Dye Dress Code: Proper Golf Attire Open: 1997 Spike Policy: Soft Only Golf Professional: Jeff Palmer GPS tracking: no Course Type: 18 holes; par 72 Lessons: yes Yardage:7034/6510/6004/5325 Club House: no Yardage Markers: sprinklers Pro Shop: yes Slope:136/131/126/121 Restaurant: yes Rating: 73.9/71.5/69/66.1 Bar: yes Bunkers: yes Conference Facilities: no Golf Carts: yes Banquet Facilities: no Pull Carts: no Lodging: no Water Holes: yes Showers: no Caddies: no Lockers: no Five-somes Policy: yes Rider Fee: $25 Walking Allowed: no Practice Green: yes Greens: Bent Driving Range: yes Fairways: Kentucky Blue Club Rental: TaylorMade $45
Hapuna Golf Course
The Hapuna Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf course nestled in the dramatic natural contours of the land from the shoreline to about 700 feet above sea level. The course offers spectacular views of the Kohala Coast and the Pacific Ocean while majestic Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Kohala Mountains form the backdrop. This course, which was named "GOLF Magazine's" 1998 list of "Gold Medal Resorts," was built on the side of a hill overlooking the ocean. It is a target type course with plenty of natural vegetation in play. Water hazards (three lakes) come into play on four holes. There are also some transitional or waste bunkers that are part of the course's design. "Golf Digest" rated this course as the "Best Public Course" in the state for 1995-96 and, 11th in 1997-98. The USGA also rated this as one of the most environmentally sensitive courses anywhere in the U.S. Inquire Now. Address: 62-100 Kauna'oa Drive - Kamuela, Hawaii 96743 Architect: Palmer Dress Code: proper golf attire Open: 1992 Spike Policy: soft only Golf Professional: Brad Baptist GPS tracking: no Course Type: 18 holes; par 72 Lessons: yes Yardage: 6875/6534/6029/5067 yards Club House: yes Yardage Markers: sprinklers Pro Shop: yes Slope: 134/130/122/117 Restaurant: yes Rating: 72.5/69.9/66.8/68.9 Bar: yes Bunkers: yes Conference Facilities: no Golf Carts: yes Banquet Facilities: yes Pull Carts: no Lodging: yes Water Holes: yes Showers: yes Caddies: no Lockers: yes Five-somes Policy: no Rider Fee: $30 Walking Allowed: no Practice Green: yes Greens: Tifdwarf Driving Range: yes Fairways: Bermuda Club Rental: $40 Ping/Callaway/Taylor
Kona Country Club Mountain Course
Kona Country Club at Keauhou Bay offers numerous golfing experiences. Golfers find themselves playing over lava tube blow holes, look over onto the Pacific Ocean or admire ancient Hawaiian archeological sites. Amazing ocean views from every hole! The fairways are concurrent to the ocean, and everything, including most greens, break toward the ocean. The 7th hole, the number-one handicap 420-yard par four, is a favorite hole. This hole features an elevated tee shot to a narrow landing area, and two right fairway bunkers and impinging lava. To make this tee shot successful, a gentle "right-to-left" shot should give you an advantage over the approaching sloping fairway. The approach is 130 yards from the right center of the fairway to a double-tiered mid-sized green, which is protected by a lake as well as a bunker at the back. Inquire Now. Address: 78-7000 Ali'i Drive - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Architect: Robin Nelson & Rodney Wright Dress Code: proper golf attire Open: 1985 Spike Policy: not allowed Golf Professional: Jim Shaw GPS tracking: no Course Type: 18 holes; par 72 Lessons: yes Yardage: 6634/5976/5038 yards Club House: yes Yardage Markers: yes Pro Shop: yes Slope: 135/130/130/119/116 Restaurant: yes Rating: 72.9/70.0/74.9/65.0/69.0 Bar: yes Bunkers: yes Conference Facilities: no Golf Carts: yes Banquet Facilities: no Pull Carts: no Lodging: no Water Holes: yes Showers: yes Caddies: no Lockers: yes Five-somes Policy: yes Rider Fee: $25 Walking Allowed: no Practice Green: yes Greens: Bermuda Driving Range: yes Fairways: Bermuda Club Rental: Cobra $45/Ping $50
Kona Country Club - Ocean Course
Kona Country Club's Ocean course offers difficulty to golfers because the course is situated very close to the shoreline and has a strong crosswind. Being so close to the ocean, golfers may even get sprayed by ocean mist. The handicap-one hole, number 8, a 355-yard strong dogleg right features a long right fairway bunker lodged in the bend and a small green bunkered on the left. Out-of-bounds markers line the right side of this par-four hole. Two of the Kona Country Club's back nine holes, the 12th and 13th, play along the ocean, giving additional hazards. The 13th, a 387-yard par-four hole offers additional difficulty, a blow hole, located on the shore line, about 100 yards left of the tee, formed from a lava tube which occasionally provides a "geyser-like fountain" of ocean mist. The 14th hole provides two right fairway bunkers in additional to a raised green which is bunkered on the left and right. Inquire Now. Address: 78-7000 Ali'i Drive - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Architect: William Bell Dress Code: proper golf attire Open: 1967 Spike Policy: not allowed Golf Professional: Jim Shaw GPS tracking: no Course Type: 18 holes; par 72 Lessons: yes Yardage: 6748/6281/5436 yards Club House: yes Yardage Markers: yes Pro Shop: yes Slope: 129/123/129/118/119 Restaurant: yes Rating: 72.8/70.1/76.4/67.2/71.7 Bar: yes Bunkers: yes Conference Facilities: no Golf Carts: yes Banquet Facilities: no Pull Carts: no Lodging: no Water Holes: yes Showers: yes Caddies: no Lockers: yes Five-somes Policy: yes Rider Fee: $25 Walking Allowed: no Practice Green: yes Greens: Bermuda Driving Range: yes Fairways: Bermuda Club Rental: Cobra $45/Ping $50
Makalei Golf Club
Makalei Golf Club is designed to incorporate the natural surroundings of native trees, wildlife and natural features such as lava tubes and cinder cones to create a challenging layout. The par 72 layout offers 4 sets of tees that will offer a great challenge to experienced golfers and for the beginner. Located on the upper slopes of Mount Hualalai, every round of golf will be a memorable experience with the breathtaking panoramic views of the Kohala Coast. The Clubhouse has an elevation of 1,950 feet above sea level, and the 10th hole tee box is 2,850 feet above sea level. The ‘Cave of Makalei’ is a legend about Makalei, a little boy who found water source for his family and enabled them to prosper. The story tells of a young Makalei coming across a deep hole, partially covered by large slabs of stone. The wind rushed out of the hole and he ran to tell his father. His father moved the stones and save a deep cave extending into the mountain. In honor of his sons’ discovery he named the cave of water “He Ano Makalei”, which means Consecrated to Makalei. Inquire Now. Address: 72-3890 Hawaii Bett Road - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Architect: Dick Nugent Dress Code: proper golf attire Open: 1992 Spike Policy: all General Manager: Maureen Bond GPS tracking: no Course Type: 18 holes; par 72 Lessons: yes Yardage: 7091/6698/6161/5242 yards Club House: yes Yardage Markers: sprinklers Pro Shop: yes Slope: 143/139/134/121 Restaurant: yes Rating: 73.5/71.4/69.0/69.4 Bar: yes Bunkers: yes Conference Facilities: no Golf Carts: yes Banquet Facilities: no Pull Carts: no Lodging: no Water Holes: yes Showers: no Caddies: no Lockers: no Five-somes Policy: no Rider Fee: $25 Walking Allowed: no Practice Green: yes Greens: Bent Driving Range: yes Fairways: Bermuda Club Rental: Misc $25
Mauna Kea Golf Course
The incomparable Mauna Kea Golf Course offers golfers the perfect challenge to match their level of play. Created by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., the 18-hole championship course presents dramatic changes in elevation, large undulating greens, and 120 well-placed bunkers. Please Note: Mauna Kea tee times can only be booked for play after 10am as morning times are held for members. These tee times can be moved to earlier in the morning within 10 days of play by calling us at 1.877.256.4280. Play within 10 Days can be booked at anytime. Inquire Now.
Address: 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive - Kamuela, Hawaii 96743 Architect: Robert Trent Jones Dress Code: proper golf attire Open: 1964 Spike Policy: soft only Golf Professional: Brad Baptist GPS tracking: no Course Type: 18 holes; par 72 Lessons: yes Yardage: 7124/6737/6365/5277 yards Club House: yes Yardage Markers: sprinklers Pro Shop: yes Slope: 143/138/134/125/137/124 Restaurant: yes Rating: 73.6/71.9/70.1/65.2/75.7/70.2 Bar: yes Bunkers: yes Conference Facilities: yes Golf Carts: yes Banquet Facilities: yes Pull Carts: no Lodging: no Water Holes: yes Showers: yes Caddies: no Lockers: yes Five-somes Policy: no Rider Fee: $30 Walking Allowed: yes Practice Green: yes Greens: Bermuda Driving Range: yes Fairways: Bermuda Club Rental: TaylorMade $40
Mauna Lani North Course
Mana Lani Golf Club North course with its sinuous brown forms of pahoehoe (smooth) lava, emphasizes rolling fairways. Groves of twisted kiawe trees along the fairway edges and a more pronounced topography make the holes seem quite a contrast from the south 18. Water hazards come into play, and several holes are contiguous with the ocean. There are as many as five different tee positions on most of the holes to give golfers a wide range of options in meeting the challenging conditions. The North Courses rolling terrain and groves of Kiawe trees come into play. Four finishing holes on the North Course are scenic and well designed. Hole #17 is the North's signature hole, par 3, measuring 140 yards, requires a tee shot from an elevated tee to a green that is framed by a natural lava amphitheatre. One should try to avoid the large lava rock and the sand trap on your way to the green. Inquire Now.
Address: 68-150 Ho'ohana Street - Kohala Coast, Hawaii 96743 Architect: H. Flint, R. F. Cain & R. Nelson Dress Code: proper golf attire Open: 1981 Spike Policy: all Director of Golf: Dennis Rose GPS tracking: no Course Type: 18 holes; par 72 Lessons: yes Yardage: 6913/6601/6084/5383 yards Club House: yes Yardage Markers: sprinklers Pro Shop: yes Slope: 136/133/129/120 Restaurant: yes Rating: 73.2/71.7/69.4/70.6 Bar: yes Bunkers: yes Conference Facilities: no Golf Carts: yes Banquet Facilities: no Pull Carts: no Lodging: yes Water Holes: yes Showers: no Caddies: no Lockers: no Five-somes Policy: no Rider Fee: $30 Walking Allowed: no Practice Green: yes Greens: Seashore Paspalum Driving Range: yes Fairways: Seashore Paspalum Club Rental: Titleist $40
Mauna Lani South Course
Mauna Lani Golf Club South Course fairways are composed of Bermuda grass and the rough is rather thick. Most of the fairways are lined by the natural rough along with pahoehoe and a'a lava rock. Lava rock must definitely be avoided as if you are lucky enough to have your ball bounce back to the fairway your ball will never be the same again. The South Course highlights are two holes that play beside the ocean. Hole #15, a par 3, requires a tee shot over the ocean to the green and is one of the most photographed holes in the world. Hole #7, another par 3, borders the ocean and during the winter months golfers can enjoy watching humpback whales migrating offshore. Most of the greens are flat and you can roll your ball to the flag. The speed of the greens is sometimes hard to determine and there are many subtle breaks. Inquire Now. Address: 68-150 Ho'ohana Street - Kohala Coast, Hawaii 96743 Architect: H. Flint, R. F. Cain & R. Nelson Dress Code: proper golf attire Open: 1991 Spike Policy: all Director of Golf: Dennis Rose GPS tracking: no Course Type: 18 holes; par 72 Lessons: yes Yardage: 6938/6436/6025/6128 yards Club House: yes Yardage Markers: sprinklers Pro Shop: yes Slope: 133/128/124/117 Restaurant: yes Rating: 72.8/70.5/68.3/69.6 Bar: yes Bunkers: yes Conference Facilities: no Golf Carts: yes Banquet Facilities: no Pull Carts: no Lodging: yes Water Holes: yes Showers: no Caddies: no Lockers: no Five-somes Policy: no Rider Fee $30 Walking Allowed: no Practice Green: yes Greens: Seashore Paspalum Driving Range: yes Fairways: Seashore Paspalum Club Rental: Titleist $40
Volcano Golf and Country Club
The golf course is located next to Volcanoes National Park. It is fairly flat, but it has some rolling hills which will cause uneven lies. There is a pond and three ditches which come into play on four holes. Almost all of the tees and some of the greens are elevated. The most difficult hole on the course is #15, a 425-yard, par 4, requiring a tee shot up a dogleg fairway with tall pines guarding the turn. Golfers looking for peaceful golf course offering ample time for concentration and a relaxing round of golf should try Volcano Golf and Country Club. This unique 18-hole course is set on the slopes of Mauna Loa at the southeastern end of the Big Island of Hawaii. Situated at 4,280 feet above sea level, Volcano Golf and Country Club offers unrivaled views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, as well as crisp, clean air for a truly enjoyable game of golf. Nighttime temperatures here dip into the low 30's in winter, while daytime temperatures are usually in the 70's. Also contributing to the fast, hard greens, and another unusual feature, is the fact that there is no irrigation system on this golf course. Big Island golfers familiar with this course know there are four tips for playing the links at Volcano Golf and Country Club. First, the golfer must stay on the fairway. Due to the high elevation, golfers may notice a little more distance on the ball. Second, golfers are advised to use one or two fewer clubs than they normally use. Third, instead of shooting for the flag, the golfer should roll it to the hole. And finally, the golfer who is uncertain about the break on the putt should putt it straight to the hole. One of the Volcano golf course's most challenging holes is number 15, a long par-four dogleg left, which measures 375 yards from the middle tee. The challenge confronting the golfer; trying to hit into the wind and onto the elevated green past eucalyptus trees.The Volcano Golf and Country Club offers a complete pro shop, rental clubs, a driving range, clubhouse, restaurant, cocktails, snack bar, and locker rooms (for members only). This private club is open to the public, but tee times are required, so golfers should call in advance. Golf carts are mandatory and golf shoes and shirts also are required, but dress is casual. Green fees are reasonable. Inquire Now. Address: Golf Course Rd,Volcano Nat'l Pk, Hawaii, HI 96718 Architect: Jack Snyder Dress Code: Casual Golf Attire Open: 1920 Spike Policy: soft only Golf Professional: n/a GPS tracking: no Course Type: 18 holes; par 72 Lessons: no Yardage: 6547/6190/5567 Club House: yes Yardage Markers: camellia bush Pro Shop: yes Slope: 128/124/117 Restaurant: yes Rating: 70.8/68.8/70.7 Bar: yes Bunkers: yes Conference Facilities: no Golf Carts: yes Banquet Facilities: no Pull Carts: no Replay: $25 Water Holes: yes Showers: no Caddies: no Lockers: no Five-somes Policy: yes Rider Fee: $17 Walking Allowed: no Practice Green: yes Greens: Tifton Driving Range: yes Fairways: Kikuya Club Rental: $20 Wilson
Waikoloa Village Golf Club
Nestled in the foothills of Mauna Kea overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Waikoloa Village Golf Course is truly one of Hawaii's most beautiful courses. This little piece of heaven is an oasis of emerald-green overlooking the Kohala Coast. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. the Waikoloa Village Golf Course fits harmoniously into the natural beauty of the setting. A course that is challenging enough for the serious golfer, but fun for beginners as well. The 6,791-yard par-72 course has all of the characteristics of Jones designs, with additional challenges unique to this island landscape. A relaxed pace that is inviting and serene makes this course a favorite of local golfers, who consider it one of Hawaii's best-kept secrets. With complete practice facilities available and a Pro Shop stocked with golf equipment and accessories the Waikoloa Village Golf Course is a great place to practice, shop and play. Inquire Now. Address: 68-1792 Melia St. Waikoloa, HI  96738 Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr. Dress Code: proper golf attire Open: 1972 Spike Policy: soft only Director of Golf: Fran Cipro GPS tracking: no Course Type: 18 holes, par 72 Lessons: yes Yardage: 6791/6230/5480 Club House: yes Yardage Markers: sprinklers/stakes Pro Shop: yes Slope: 132/128/119 Restaurant: yes Rating: 71.8/69.2/72.1 Bar: yes Bunkers: yes Conference Facilities: no Golf Carts: yes Banquet Facilities: no Pull Carts: yes Lodging: no Water Holes: yes Showers: no Caddies: no Lockers: no Five-somes Policy: yes Rider Fee: $15 Walking Allowed: yes in the afternoon Practice Green: yes Greens: Bermuda Grass Driving Range: yes Fairways: Bermuda Grass Club Rental: $35 Titleist Junior Rates:  no
Waimea Country Club
Located in upcountry Waimea, this course provides a comfortable, cool climate. The Scottish links design is set with views of both the ocean and Mauna Kea. The course is a great golf escape where you will find some of the finest greens in all the islands. This is not your typical Hawaiian resort course. It was built on pasture lands and is wide open, yet there are many Ironwood trees that can affect your shots. The front nine is not as hilly as the back nine. All the fairways are defined by a standard cut of rough, and the large greens are slightly sloped and fast. The weather conditions are generally cooler then other areas of the island, so bring a sweater. Inquire Now. Address: 47-5220 Mamalahoa Hwy - Kamuela, Hawaii 96743 Architect: John Sanford Dress Code: golf shirt Open: 1994 Spike Policy: all spikes Golf Professional: Larry Harris GPS tracking: no Course Type: 18 holes; par 72 Lessons: yes Yardage: 6661/6210/5673 Club House: yes Yardage Markers: 150, 100 markers Pro Shop: yes Slope: 130/125/119 Restaurant: yes Rating: 71.7/69.6/71.3 Bar: yes Bunkers: yes Conference Facilities: no Golf Carts: yes Banquet Facilities: no Pull Carts: no Lodging: no Water Holes: yes Showers: no Caddies: no Lockers: no Five-somes Policy: yes Rider Fee: $20 Walking Allowed: no Practice Green: yes Greens: Bent Driving Range: yes Fairways: Bent Club Rental: Topflight $35
Waikoloa Beach Resort
Waikoloa Beach Resort offers two amazing golf courses, The Beach and The Kings' courses. Each course offers something unique to Hawaii, oceanfront holes and lava bunkers! Play either course or both courses with a 2 Day Special. Inquire Now.
Waikoloa Beach Resort - Beach Course
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the resort-style Beach Course is literally carved through the magnificent lava flows along Anaeho'omalu Bay. The Beach course features numerous sand bunkers, brilliant water holes and the most spectacular oceanfront par-five in Hawaii on the 502-yard, twelfth hole. Carved through the magnificent lava-flows along Anaecho'omalu Bay, the Beach course is a challenging yet scenic golf course that runs along the Pacific Ocean where views of breaching whales and vistas of the other Hawaiian Islands are not uncommon. The Beach course is the golfer's avenues into an area steeped in history and legend. Built in 1981 by Robert Trent Jones, Jr,. the Beach Course is purposely relaxed and forgiving as in the spirit of Aloha. Inquire Now. Address: 1020 Keana Place - Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738 Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr. Dress Code: proper golf attire Open: 1981 Spike Policy: no Director of Golf: Dave Pritchett GPS tracking: no Course Type: 18 holes; par 70 Lessons: yes Yardage: 6566/5958/5094 yards Club House: yes Yardage Markers: sprinklers Pro Shop: yes Slope: 133/126/119 Restaurant: yes Rating: 71.5/68.6/69.4 Bar: yes Bunkers: yes Conference Facilities: yes Golf Carts: yes Banquet Facilities: yes Pull Carts: no Lodging: yes Water Holes: yes Showers: no Caddies: no Lockers: no Five-somes Policy: no Rider Fee: $25 Walking Allowed: yes Practice Green: yes Greens: Bermuda Driving Range: yes (included) Fairways: Bermuda Club Rental: Callaway $45
Waikoloa Beach Resort - Kings' Course
Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Moorish, the Par 72 links, 7,000 yard layout features six major lakes and approximately 75 bunkers. The sophisticated bunker strategy and multiple tee placements work together to create a challenging course. The Kings' Course is more of links-style design because of its deep sand bunkers and ocean winds. This Scottish-links style layout features numerous pot bunkers, undulating fairways multiple tee placements and lava outcroppings throughout. Upon opening in 1990, the Kings' Course was ranked as one of the top new courses you can play by Golf Digest. A LPGA tournament was held here in 1992. Carved through the magnificent lava-flows along Anaecho'omalu Bay, the Kings' course is the golfer's avenues into an area steeped in history and legend. Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish built the Kings' Course to challenge the better player with undulating fairways and deep bunkers in an imposing landscape, and raised the level of play in Waikoloa, creating a world-class golf venue. Inquire Now. Address: 600 Waikoloa Beach Drive - Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738 Architect: Weiskopf & Morrish Dress Code: proper golf attire Open: 1991 Spike Policy: all Director of Golf: Dave Pritchett GPS tracking: no Course Type: 18 holes; par 72 Lessons: yes Yardage: 7074/6594/6010/5459 yards Club House: yes Yardage Markers: sprinklers Pro Shop: yes Slope: 133/127/124/121 Restaurant: yes Rating: 73.9/71.3/68.6/71.0 Bar: yes Bunkers: yes Conference Facilities: yes Golf Carts: yes Banquet Facilities: yes Pull Carts: no Lodging: yes Water Holes: yes Showers: yes Caddies: no Lockers: yes Five-somes Policy: no Rider Fee: $25 Walking Allowed: no Practice Green: yes Greens: Bermuda Driving Range: yes (included) Fairways: Bermuda Club Rental: Callaway $45

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