Kona Country Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6657 yards | 72.0 | 125 |
| Blue | 72 | 6263 yards | 70.2 | 123 |
| White | 72 | 6026 yards | 69.1 | 118 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6026 yards | 75.2 | 127 |
| Red | 72 | 5243 yards | 65.3 | 110 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5243 yards | 70.2 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.0/125 | 371 | 508 | 218 | 442 | 214 | 555 | 356 | 402 | 405 | 3471 | 350 | 518 | 189 | 414 | 400 | 370 | 341 | 149 | 455 | 3186 | 6657 |
| Blue M: 70.1/125 | 356 | 494 | 195 | 413 | 168 | 490 | 347 | 387 | 389 | 3239 | 340 | 503 | 164 | 384 | 382 | 356 | 313 | 135 | 447 | 3024 | 6263 |
| White M: 68.9/123 W: 75.5/128 | 321 | 481 | 168 | 388 | 156 | 478 | 339 | 372 | 374 | 3077 | 340 | 496 | 162 | 367 | 375 | 342 | 305 | 122 | 440 | 2949 | 6026 |
| Red M: 64.8/110 W: 70.3/121 | 244 | 444 | 147 | 326 | 131 | 425 | 325 | 327 | 290 | 2659 | 270 | 490 | 126 | 291 | 328 | 273 | 297 | 99 | 410 | 2584 | 5243 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 2 |
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Photo submitted by JackJR74 on 05/08/2026
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Photo submitted by Mizuno1965 on 12/26/2025
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Photo submitted by Mizuno1965 on 12/26/2025
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Hole 1 Photo submitted by u000005723951 on 07/27/2025
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From the view bar Photo submitted by dohrenwend on 06/07/2025
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Odd palm tree on hole #16 Photo submitted by Bobjozwowski on 04/06/2025
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Great day Photo submitted by je5479102 on 01/10/2024
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Amazing vistas Photo submitted by srollier on 02/20/2023
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Even the practice green has a beautiful view. Photo submitted by jacotj on 02/14/2023
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#12 at Sunset 3 Par Photo submitted by u000004804661 on 11/30/2022
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Dog droppings? Photo submitted by marcrosello on 09/26/2022
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12th hole Photo submitted by jeffstafford on 08/28/2022
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Lovely ocean views on a few holes Photo submitted by Jose2876051 on 08/21/2022
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Yummy poke won ton nachos Photo submitted by Jose2876051 on 08/21/2022
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Putting in Paradise Photo submitted by u000007126590 on 04/06/2022
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Photo submitted by rtamaru on 04/26/2021
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Wild goats roam the course. Photo submitted by kevinroberts21 on 02/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u097379406 on 12/05/2020
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Photo submitted by Snaphook417 on 01/29/2020
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Photo submitted by Snaphook417 on 01/29/2020
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Photo submitted by Yosemite93 on 12/30/2019
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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