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4.4
863 Reviews (863)
5 Stars
344
4 Stars
403
3 Stars
87
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
94.0%
Recommend this course
804 out of 863 reviews
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4.5
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
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1
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.9
96.8%
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30 out of 31 reviews
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4.5
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.2%
Recommend this course
41 out of 44 reviews
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Course Highlights
Waikoloa Village delivers a beautifully challenging layout with majestic views, well-maintained fairways, and consistently excellent course conditions. Exceptionally friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and outstanding value make this course a standout on the Big Island.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6814 yards
Slope 122
Rating 72.8

Nestled between the Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea volcanoes, The Village Course at Waikoloa (formerly known as Waikola Village Golf Club) has a beautiful and unique location that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. The verdant, rolling terrain is dotted with stands of young trees and lakes that were incorporated into the golf course’s design. Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course’s designer, tried to maintain the natural assets of the landscape while adding a few challenges such as fairways bunkers and doglegs. The golf course also features traditional raised greens that are subject to forceful prevailing winds. Although the course is challenging enough for the serious golfer, the relaxed pace and beautiful scenery appeal to players of all skill levels. Locals often consider The Village Course at Waikoloa one of Hawaii’s best-kept secrets.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Kikuyu grass
Greens Kikuyu grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1972)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

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Reviews

4.4
863 Reviews (863)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 8
19th Hole Specials 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 24
Elevation Changes 14
Thick Rough 14
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 24
Locals 22
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 21
Convenient to the City 10
At a Resort 8

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Conditions Good
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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4.0
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Conditions Good
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Hot weather
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
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Pace Good
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Reviews 4
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Not a casual place

The only complaint I have on this course is that the starter doesn't methodically space out groups. We teed off and by the third hole, we felt rushed. The group behind us was coming up fast. We were not slow but these 2 guys were hounding us. Finally, they caught up and we let them pass. Shortly after that, a single woman was hitting her ball close to us. On every shot, she was about 50 yards from us. We try to let her jump us but she stayed back and hover. Our replay round at 2:00pm was better. Nice easy pace like a hawaiian round should be.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great staff and course views

Greeted as we got out of our car by friendly staff. Wife is new golfer and loved the beautiful course. Golfers we met were very nice. So we’re the Nene and turkeys. We would love to call this our home course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Mostly local members play

Wanted to find a not so expensive course to play along the Kona, HI coast after playing several high-end courses on my vacation. Got a good deal on GolfNOw for $85 at 11am start. Greens were in better shape than some of the more expensive tracts, but fairways and tee boxes were "chewed up" with bare spots, some weeds. Biggest problem was the "Fivesome" in front of our twosome that would not let us play thru. We followed this group (probably members) for 11 holes, waiting on tee box and in fairways for them to clear the next green. Pretty aggravating that the club allows this to happen. No Ranger on the course either.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun

Course in good shape. Had fun even with the wind 10-15mph

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice view and friendly atmosphere

Being an average golfer, it is the most important to make round in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. This is one of the golf courses that gives such circumstances. Fifteen minutes uphill drive from R20 will immediately take you to this course, which is right in the middle of Waikoloa Village. Obviously out courses were renovated, and the condition is far better than before. In courses are still in the process of renovation. in some holes you have to hit from nearly bare ground.

In some of the holes you can enjoy good mountain view and ocean view. No. 18 is quite enjoyable hoke with a pond before the green. If you can finish this hole in strategically good manner, you have the feeling of completion. If not, you want to come back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

For the cost of the round the course was in poor to fair condition. Fairways were bare in many areas and the greens were terrible. Not worth the money to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice little course

An excellent choice for a challenging game if you’re tired of the big expensive ones on the island. The course was in ok condition, but pretty dry and the fairways are full of crabgrass. Really fun layout and worth the time/money!

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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