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4.5
1028 Reviews (1028)
5 Stars
580
4 Stars
363
3 Stars
62
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
95.2%
Recommend this course
980 out of 1028 reviews
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4.3
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.6%
Recommend this course
50 out of 54 reviews
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4.5
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.5%
Recommend this course
103 out of 109 reviews
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Course Highlights
Sweeping Pacific Ocean panoramas, lava rock framing, and a thoughtfully designed layout consistently earn high praise from recent golfers. Welcoming staff with genuine aloha spirit and smooth pace of play make this Big Island course an outstanding value.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6657 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.0

The Ocean Course is one of two championship courses at Kona Country Club. As its name implies, this course has an oceanfront location with views of the surrounding mountains that are home to its sister course, the Mountain Course. The Ocean Course provides an easier, but no less enjoyable round than its sibling. The layout features wide-open fairways and numerous strategically placed sand bunkers. The turquoise waters and black lava outcroppings provide natural hazards. The signature holes are the third and 12th, but one of the most memorable is the 13th hole where during November through March, you can catch a glimpse of a humpback whale. While both Kona C.C. golf courses provide a variety of challenges, the Ocean Course is a gentle, more player-friendly option that still features the same stunning views as the Mountain Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.5
1028 Reviews (1028)

What Golfers Are Saying

This course/club is great for:
Locals 6
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6

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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Loved the layout

This course was outstanding, the people were great, the course was well maintained. Can wait to come back to play this course again .Thanks Kona Country Course you didn't disappoint.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Incredible Course with incredible views

When on island, we always find it well worth the drive to play this extremely beautiful course. The green always seem like they are going to be easy, but then are not. We play a lot when on island but only summers when home. The course is beautifully maintained, too.

We also love the restaurant. The hamburgers are amazing!

My top three anywhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens were mediocre, alot of poor grass growth, with, I believe, extensive Poana infiltration. Range was poor, no room to hit driver, grass was really beat up.

Great view, nice layout, need some good maintenance.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
First Time Playing

Priceless views

Amazing experience at this course! The ocean views are absolutely stunning and make for a memorable round. The course itself was in great condition—well-maintained and a joy to play. What really stood out, though, was the friendly staff; they were welcoming and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot no water to drink on course! Great views course in good shape

Really like this course but is very hot and humid if no cloud cover like today.Course in very good shape but some greens have burned out areas .great views. NO WATER TO DRINK ON COURSE? Bring a lot of drinking water with you. They provide one small water bottle on cart to start. Nice bathrooms on course but no water dispensers?

Carts must be returned by 5:30 pm, was surprised that they don’t allow later play when sunset is 6:45 pm?

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Putting Woes

I have played here many times and still cannot consistently putt on these greens - course was in good shape - miss the big tree on 18!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course with great views!

Such a fun track! Greens in great shape and the course played well. Lots of wild goats and mongoose to look at as well! Range is a little rough, but practice area is decent with a good chipping and putting area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Kona C C Review

Course was in very good condition. As is the case in Hawaii, greens were a little slow and very grainie. Views were fantastic. I would recommend this course as a must play for the value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course by the water

If you play like crap, you can't give the course a bad rating.

I'm not a good golfer 20 handicap, played so bad stopped keeping score and just tried working on the game. Lol

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course with Great Views

Kona was in great shape and the threatening rain held off for our round. Course was in very good shape. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Couple of weird points: Drink cart driver needed to keep our credit card since she didn't have a card reader. Really? Then when we finished our round, our card was not available for pick up in the club restaurant (the wait wasn't too long though). Is this just a ploy to get golfers into the restaurant/bar? Finally, there was no quick food option in the restaurant for golfers making the turn. At least not one we noticed. Minor points that I hope the management reads but that should not discourage golfers from playing this fine course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

They allowed a fivesome to play a head of us. No Marshall. Very very slow play. Great views, challenging fairways, decent greens even though they had recently been sanded.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf in Kona

Beautiful day for golf. Course conditions were good with the greens being in excellent shape. Fairways had some worn conditions. Bunkers were good with nice fluffy sand. Overall pace of play was good given the high volume of play. If you come to Kona and want to play golf the Kona Golf & Country club is an excellent option.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always Play on our Trips

Kona is always on the courses when we are on the Big Island, close to Kona and always in good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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