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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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Robert2737382
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Kirk2255
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Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Top Notch!

I’m from AZ. one of the top golf destinations in the country, and I rate this course among the best courses there is, if not the best!

I highly recommend Muana Kea to anyone who is looking for a very well maintained course with absolutely gorgeous scenic views! 5 Stars!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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tdohs28
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Pure

This course was absolutely pure. Immaculate views, pristine greens, not a blade of grass out of place on the fairways. Extremely friendly staff, beautiful practice area, and an absolutely stacked bev cart. This course is D1. Make sure you can hit it straight if you’re gonna book ;-)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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revbison2002
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Stunning Views, Outstanding Golf

Playing at Mauna Kea is a dream come true! The views of the Pacific are truly stunning! The service and attention to detail throughout the entire experience was outstanding’

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Michael8808911
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course, wonderful staff

.The course was in great condition. Front 9 was tough with the wind blowing hard. One of my fav courses

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u314161693186
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Golf in Paradise

With the help of Golfpass played FANTASTIC course at a great price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u000003418476
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Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u580265859
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Finest Island Golf!

Robert Trent Jones never fails to satisfy and this is no exception.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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mfbnolito
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Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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CliffordLarson
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Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mauna Kea

Pretty difficult for a resort course.

Amazing amount of bunkers.

Greens were quick and rolled well except the green

patches that were very prevalent. After the sandy aerated Hapuna yesterday, Mauna Kea was definitely

An improvement.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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sharonmelin
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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BushwoodGolf
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Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Great layout, service and conditions disappointing

From the security guard at gate to the pro shop staff, not a welcoming experience. Green cups hadn’t been changed in multiple days, slow play in front of us wasn’t addressed after call to pro shop on hole 10...never saw a Marshall...cart woman in course was very nice but kept serving the drunk foursome in front of us. Service overall very poor compared to Mauna lani and sister course hapuna golf club.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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u000004416676
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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pcheng7858
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. Punched green

This course.has many ocean view holes. #3 being the best. There are many nicely designed holes in addition to the view. This is a true top 100 course. The course was punched on 5/12 so the greens are bumpy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000002895649
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Joe2274290
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough course

Too many fairway bunkers,

Excessive number of elevated greens

Not a walking course

Greens are aerated

Too tough for the average golfer

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mjogar
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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RG5D6037D5594CC63C6E
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
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 Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Whoissitt
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

As advertised

Course lives up to its billing. Good track. Challenging greens. Mostly steep and deep bunkers. The course gets a 10. I understand the limited amenities due to COVID however I wouldn’t have put friendliness and welcoming in that category. Better customer oriented and service staff would have made the afternoon a great outing

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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u000004078247
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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