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Mauna Kea Golf Course
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About
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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#11 Photo submitted by u631207672 on 07/08/2023
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Photo submitted by u382536859 on 05/28/2023
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#1 approach Photo submitted by u000001012847 on 05/02/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001012847 on 05/02/2023
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#3 Photo submitted by u000001012847 on 05/02/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001012847 on 05/02/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001012847 on 05/02/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001012847 on 05/02/2023
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Photo submitted by u314162579973 on 04/30/2023
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Photo submitted by jampete23 on 03/21/2023
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Photo submitted by jampete23 on 03/21/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163738234 on 03/09/2023
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Photo submitted by Dale2537591 on 02/06/2023
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Photo submitted by Dale2537591 on 02/06/2023
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Photo submitted by Dale2537591 on 02/06/2023
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Photo submitted by u000003222065 on 01/08/2023
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Historic 3rd hole Photo submitted by jtfred on 01/07/2023
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Photo submitted by jtfred on 01/07/2023
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Photo submitted by u837832471 on 01/02/2023
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Photo submitted by u038848048 on 12/24/2022
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Photo submitted by u038848048 on 12/24/2022
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11th green Photo submitted by WinterGolfTrip on 12/01/2022
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11th hole Photo submitted by u879676728 on 11/13/2022
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Challenging Par 3 Photo submitted by Steveabdo on 05/17/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161182673 on 04/27/2022
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3rd hole Photo submitted by statexe on 04/05/2022
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2nd hole Photo submitted by Smorrical on 03/27/2022
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Photo submitted by u1623910650 on 03/09/2022
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Photo submitted by u314162513180 on 03/04/2022
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Photo submitted by chrischatten on 02/18/2022
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Photo submitted by RTellmann on 02/09/2022
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Photo submitted by u314162438099 on 02/01/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161116901 on 01/25/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161116901 on 01/25/2022
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Photo submitted by jensen2741 on 01/23/2022
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Signature Par 3 Photo submitted by stevemyerson on 01/21/2022
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Photo submitted by uIOSF3652IO on 01/07/2022
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bliss Photo submitted by jendever on 12/03/2021
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Hole 3 play from the tips to hit over the ocean. Photo submitted by jimm462 on 11/22/2021
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Third hole Photo submitted by beckm8 on 10/10/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161667674 on 09/03/2021
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3rd hole. Par 3 210 yards all carry. Photo submitted by Edward7169256 on 07/16/2021
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#11 Par 3 214 yards Photo submitted by VL1009 on 03/31/2021
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Photo submitted by paulboyf on 03/25/2021
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Beautiful scenery on some of the holes! Photo submitted by u314161181557 on 03/09/2021
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Photo submitted by Snaphook417 on 01/29/2020
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The third hole at Mauna Kea plays over an ocean cliff. Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 01/28/2014
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The signature 3rd hole. Photo submitted by u000001952421 on 02/18/2013
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Photo submitted by climbr17 on 12/02/2012
Great round
Enjoyed the course. Fairways in great condition. Course is challenging, but leaves some room for mistake.
Beautiful but very difficult
Even riding it requires a lot of strength especially to get in and out of sand traps. So many traps on the course and very undulating. Beautiful course !! We enjoyed it but don’t expect a low score!!
Hard to say there is a better public course on Hawaii Island
Amazing course, Views are incredible, always fun to play
Great Course Great Fun
Lovely day in the course. Perfect weather, fairways and green were in excellent condition. Challenging with many sand traps (which i visited often!). Beautiful view of the ocean on many holes. Staff was very professional and attentive. Will be back
She’s a beaut Clark!
Absolutely spectacular golf course. The layout was plenty challenging for any level golfer. The views are incredible, best on the island.
My only frustrations would be the bunkers has clearly not been refreshed overnight, maybe in a couple days. The other, prices in the pro shop were excessive, at best. I couldn’t find a golf shirt under $100.
I’d play it again.
Worth a special stop
Don't know if I would want to play this course every day nor more than a few times due to its expense and crowds. Resort draws considerable volume from those staying which makes the cost prohibitive for off-site considerations.
Nice but not worth $270
My review of this course is that it’s a good one. The issue is the greens aren’t in very good condition. It’s also not a course that’s worth $275. Excellent ocean views on a lot of holes and the signature hole par 3 on the ocean was legit. It just needs alittle cleaning up. The price should be closer to $200 for a course of this condition and caliber.
Great course
Love the course layout is pretty friendly for most players. Great views ocean views and sound for a good part of the round. Carts could use an upgrade bit on the old side.
Great course
Friendly staff, great course, great pace of play.
Rental clubs were top shelf including a dozen golf balls.
Great course but very difficult
Great course with awesome views. But with a slope of 138 from the resort tees, don’t expect to shoot your best low round.
Difficult but well worth playing if you get the chance.
Could be a great
The golf course was in terrible shape. Bunkers were dangerous with hard rock just millimeters under the sand. Greens were hard and slow, which is difficult to accomplish. Was great to go out and play with my son but wouldn’t recommend if you are looking for a well conditioned course.
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