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Mauna Kea Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
415
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.8
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
0
Value
0
Layout
0
Friendliness
0
Pace
0
Amenities
0
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
0
Value
0
Layout
0
Friendliness
0
Pace
0
Amenities
0
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.
| 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 |
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, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Locker Rooms
Reviews
4.9
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
I Recommend This Course
Spectacular
I have heard and read a lot about the course and I can assure you it lived up to my every expectation. The conditions were perfect from the course conditions to the weather. The greens ran true and were a dream to putt. I would highly recommend that you pay close attention the greens elevations, they were at least one and sometimes two club elevated. The only mistake I made was that I tee'd off so early and played so quickly that I was not able to stay around and checkout the 19th hole. Do yourself a favor, if you are on the Big Island make time to play this course.
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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