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Mauna Kea Golf Course

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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7370 yards
Slope 155
Rating 84.5

With Mauna Kea Golf Course, Robert Trent Jones Sr. transformed what was seemingly a barren lava field into what is now one of Hawaii's most popular courses. The challenging layout has holes that play right along the sea as well as over 300 feet above. The course tumbles across seaside cliffs, offering views of the beautiful Kohala Coast. The elevated, undulating greens and prevailing coastal winds demand accuracy. On blustery days 200 yards could feel like 1,000 yards. There are also more than 100 bunkers strategically placed throughout. Mauna Kea Golf Course's signature third hole is the course's most well known by far. This legendary par 3 requires a dramatic carry across a rocky shoreline, sprinkled with nooks and crannies that are filled with hundreds of lost golf balls. To prepare for this demanding course, golfers can warm-up on the driving range and putting green.

Satellite Layout
Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Championship (W) 72 7370 yards 84.5 155
Championship 72 7370 yards 76.8 143
Tournament 72 6806 yards 74.0 140
Tournament (W) 72 6806 yards 81.1 152
Resort (W) 72 6358 yards 78.9 147
Resort 72 6358 yards 71.9 137
Composite 72 5830 yards 69.3 127
Composite (W) 72 5830 yards 75.5 139
Forward/Composite (W) 72 5118 yards 71.2 128
Forward 72 5081 yards 66.1 118
Forward (W) 72 5081 yards 71.1 125
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Mauna Kea
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Championship M: 76.8/143 W: 84.5/155 374 380 272 438 600 338 218 547 430 3597 567 250 392 374 425 211 484 620 450 3773 7370
Tournament M: 74.0/140 W: 81.1/152 374 357 205 385 560 338 198 526 375 3318 534 214 373 337 425 188 425 561 431 3488 6806
Resort M: 71.9/137 W: 78.9/147 353 336 179 357 518 315 188 493 342 3081 509 206 340 326 405 171 397 538 385 3277 6358
Composite M: 69.3/127 W: 75.5/139 347 305 145 348 453 284 169 485 305 2841 463 191 332 270 324 163 390 493 363 2989 5830
Forward/Composite W: 71.2/128 325 223 145 274 372 267 142 446 287 2481 428 173 287 264 305 111 290 465 314 2637 5118
Forward M: 66.1/118 W: 71.1/125 325 223 108 274 372 267 142 446 287 2444 428 173 287 264 305 111 290 465 314 2637 5081
Handicap 7 11 13 1 3 17 15 5 9 2 10 12 18 4 16 6 8 14
Par 4 4 3 4 5 4 3 5 4 36 5 3 4 4 4 3 4 5 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 5 11 15 13 3 7 17 1 9 2 16 6 12 10 18 14 4 8

Course Details

Year Built 1964
Fairways Tifway 419 Hybrid Bermuda Grass
Greens Ultra-Dwarf Tifeagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (1964) Rees Jones (2008) Steve Weisser (2008) Roger Rulewich (1966) Chris Gray (2015) Nelson & Haworth Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (2024)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn at all times

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Locker Rooms

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cleoncravens
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Bunkers

Beautiful course with spectacular ocean views.

Lots of bunkers!! A must play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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ga1189681020
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Yes please!!

Once in a lifetime chance to play this track. We are from Canada and this course was unreal. Helpful staff at check in. Range staff nice. Great carts with gps. Great weather. Great pace. Nothing I can really say wrong about anything.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jesseapbaker
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Such a cool design

The most interesting course design on BI. Elevation change, views, smart golf a must. Play it NOW!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Don4459889
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bucket list on Kona - check

Mauna Kea is quite the beast. I can only imagine playing from the tournament tees. Happy to break 90 from the resort tee boxes. Fun to be able to play a course with PC game fame - “Mean 18” from the 90’s

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Kelly1786838
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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GeorgeAFlynn
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mauna Kea golf

Difficult, long and challenging golf course. However, always make it a point to play this course. The staff that day, was above and beyond in customer service. Really appreciated them parking my car as parking lot was filled up. Very accommodating, friendly and hospital.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Khostert
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice (but difficult) Course

Course layout was great with a variety of holes, however nearly every shot is to a tight, elevated green surrounded by bunkers...if you're not hitting the Green in Reg, expect to double bogey. Very difficult course in moderately good condition (considering the price). Greens seemed a bit funky and were really slow for some reason.

Overall, an enjoyable experience...hole 3 is amazing! Get a drink in the hotel afterwards, really nice property!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u314162576998
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u159805346
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

High end course not making the cut

Got a discount to play Mauna Kea was a let down. This course rate is normally $295 to play had no one to greet you and carry your clubs to your cart and service was lacking. Not friendly. I recommend there sister course Hapana. They do it right for $100 less.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u000005000896
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Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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rtbock
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u174199821
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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statexe
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spectacular Holes

Loved the the course. Stunning views. Could play it everyday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u8574663
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A lot of sand

Great condition. A little too many bunkers. Beautiful views!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Steven8634517
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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000006100571
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great experience

This course has picturesque views and touches the ocean on a few hole. It was well manicured and in great shape. The staff was welcoming and accommodating. All the above lead to a wonderful day of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Smorrical
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and reasonable value if not paying rack rate

Solid layout, great greens and multiple tee boxes makes it as challenging or fun as desired.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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cteschl
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mark19valdez
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice course awesome signature hole!

This was an amazing golf course in Kona. I would say a must play. The tee box, fairways, and bunkers were well maintained.

My only feedback would be that the hole rotation on the greens should be more frequent and different places on the green.

We were constantly putting over old pin locations. The grain of the grass were not matched when replacing the plug.

Nice course and the all staff were friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Lekkas41
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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