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4.4
828 Reviews (828)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
25
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
94.5%
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770 out of 828 reviews
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4.5
28 Reviews (28)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.9%
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4.4
107 Reviews (107)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.4%
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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, 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 Waikola Village Golf Club 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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4.4
828 Reviews (828)
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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful views !

Really enjoyed the course layout, views and course conditions with the exception of the sand traps. Sand traps were small gravel, not sand . We were reluctant to hit out of the traps to avoid damaging our clubs. Other than the traps it was a great course.

We unfortunately got behind a very slow foursome that held up the course. We should have call the pro shop at around the 9th hole to send a Marshall out to speed them up. They had 2 holes empty in front of them.

All that aside , we would definitely play here again and highly recommend it. Just borrow your friends wedge to get out of the traps ! :)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not well maintained

The fairways were not mowed and some holes had issues with their maintenance. Also, goose droppings everywhere. Mediocre at best.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good, straight forward golf course

Nothing cutesy about this “resort” course. Well maintained; not too tough but has its challenges.

Now the closure controversy is resolved, it’s clear

Sailing!! Enjoy, my friends!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Helpful staff

We booked our twosome tee time through GolfPass, using a Hot Deal rate. We were fortunate to have a pretty calm day to play, as winds can be a factor here.

We were assisted by a helpful greeter in a cart, as soon as we pulled up at the drop off. Parking was a challenge, as the lot was full. I found one spot on the street, and a staff member drove me back to the ProShop in a cart, which was much appreciated. Arrive early if you can.

The range was very busy, and a large bucket was $12. You can only hit off matts. Putting area is good, and there’s a small chipping area close to the range matts. Carts were quiet, and had an ice-filled compartment. No gps displays.

Teed off at 11:02, but the pace of play was very slow on the front 9, often with a group still waiting on the tee to tee off when we approached. It became much better on the back 9 - guessing that many groups only played 9, and stopped. A refreshment cart checked in with us by during play. Water and restrooms are available on the course.

The course condition was decent, and there are lots of coastal views to enjoy. There’s a white post at 150 yards on the fairways. Rough was fair, but grippy, and required a little more of a ball strike than expected to roll out. The greens were slow, and it was hard to judge pace and line. Looked like they had been recently dressed. Bunkers are not sand, but a fine coral pebble, which I dislike as they are hard on wedges.

The Village golf staff was outstanding, and the golf course adequate.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
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

Good track, cost effective

A nice local golf course at a much better price point than the resort courses in the area

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 85
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 Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Bunkers always a challenge since they a heavier fill so it doesn’t blow away. Greens this time, however, pretty rough and inconsistent between holes. Definitely need to figure out which way grain is running before putting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course for New Golfers

The course was in good condition overall. The crushed lava rock bunkers were a bit different. It was a fun course that is easier vs others I've played. Quite a few mid fairway bunkers.

It was priced for Hawaii, but would be 70% if the cost where I live.

If you want to go enjoy a fun course good for high handicap golfer.

I'd play here if it was my local course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good experience.

Course is in great shape. Great layout, good value. In the hills today was not as windy as I would have expected. Forgiving and playable for all skill levels. Would recommend. I've played here multiple times over the years.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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