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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7007 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.5

Royal Kunia Country Club boasts a reputation as one of the best and most scenic golf courses on Oahu. The course is perched high above the Ewa plain, offering panoramic views of the entire South Shore, stretching from Pearl Harbor to the downtown skyline of Honolulu to the famed Diamond Head. The layout rolls across a gently undulating landscape, offering a diverse layout of short par 4s and demanding par 5s. Water comes into play on a few holes and there are strategically placed bunkers throughout. Its coastal location guarantees that wind will be a factor in determining your outcome. The signature hole comes exactly midway through the course. Royal Kunia Country Club's par-5 ninth requires three strong shots that avoid the numerous troubles from tee to green including bunkers, trees, water, and of course, wind.

Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robin Nelson (2003) Mark Miller (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

3.9
404 Reviews (404)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 24
Water Hazards 23
Bunkers 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 29
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 22
Advanced Golfers 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 20
Convenient to the City 18
In the 'Burbs 13

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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great Views

Enjoyed playing this course. The course is very maintained. Difficult enough to make you come back for more. Great views from many holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Really like this course

The course was in awesome shape for all the rain we have had during the past entire week. It wasn't even cart path only. We had an excellent round. I only wish there were more Oahu courses paired up with Golf Now.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Go for the Views & the Value

Played at a "Hot Deal" rate which made it a terrific value for Hawaii. Its a nice course in good condition but the views of Honolulu & Pearl Harbor make this a memorable experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good time

This is a fun course. Fairways are wide and greens are large. Only a couple places was the condition less than very good. I and my wife played as a two-some which we liked. The pace of play would have gotten 5 stars except after 5 holes we caught up with a five-some after which we waited on every shot. But, we allocated the afternoon for fun on the golf course and still finished in under 4 hours. Staff was friendly but be aware they 'require' collared shirts for both men and women. My wife had on a nice top but no collar. After some discussion she was granted a 'waiver' for the day. There was no beverage cart but a there is a snack shack at the start and turn. For under a hundred bucks for the two of us it was a good deal. We had a great afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful greens.

This course is fun and challenging, friendly staff and beautiful greens makes whole experience almost perfect. I enjoined playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun Course

This course is golfer friendly with excellent course conditions and great views of Honolulu and the Koolau Mountains.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Saturday in Hawaii

The price was awesome for weekend golf in Hawaii. The course was perfect and the staff was helpful as always. Only thing is tye pace of played slowed a little at the turn and the snack shop didnt have many of the items on the menu due to low staff. Remember to print your receipt and bring it to the pro shop at check in.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Warning. Bad policy

When we arrived at our time chosen online by GolfNow, we were told that they would not honor the $55.00/person charge that we got online. They said because we did not pay the entire amount online before getting there, they could charge us the regular rate of $65.00/person. This is very misleading. IF the course does not honor the price advertised on GolfNow, I see NO reason to use GolfNow anymore!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice track but treated poorly by staff

The woman who runs the pro shop treated us like we were second class citizens. I think she has a problem with the times used by GolfNow and she basically treated us poorly. I play this course sometimes using normal call in tee times but no more. If she has a problem with GolfNow, deal with GolfNow, do take it out on the users of GolfNow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just Right

This course is just right for the mid-level amateur. Just enough length, just enough challenges (rough, OB area, trees, water,etc), and a beautiful view to top off a great round of golf. The normally hot course was cooled off by an overcast sky so yeah, we had a great day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Mother's Day/Husbands Birthday

We have now played several times at this course. The first time I booked the course would not honor the reservation the following two times the staff was less than friendly, yesterday all staff was super friendly and made my Mothers Day perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

LOVE THIS COURSE

Very friendly Staff and beautiful course! It was very challenging for me personally because I am a fairly new golfer. I am very pleased with this Golf Course and will recommend it to all my family and friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course

Great views of Pearl Harbor and Honolulu. Bunkers and traps don't have much sand. Greens are fast and multileveled. Pin placement challenging on many

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great shape all around

Royal Kunia is one of my favorite courses because it is in such great shape and for some reason, I play relatively well out there. We did have some passing showers but then it cleared up and the rest of the round was perfect. I would recommend that course highly to anyone except a total beginner.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The Royal? Kunia

The clubhouse is a T-111 box. Not so royal. The staff is nice and helpful. the cart are kinda ghetto. Think old gas powered from the muni course. The course itself is pretty good. Distance markers are kinda spotty.( No GPS in carts). The tee boxes and greens were quite good. Not too bad if you get a deal

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

wonderful driving

nice weather, good condition, good lay out, no delay
totally goooood

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

JJ

Short course, scenic view of Pearl Harbor, downtown Honolulu and diamond head. Course layout perfect for a draw and few holes where you can go for the green. Need some work on the sand traps, hardly any sand.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly and Helpful Staff

We always enjoy playing this course when we come to Hawaii. Fortunately I was able to get an excellent rate online that allowed us to play. We arrived early and the staff was considerate enough to allow us to tee off earlier. One of the
best courses in Oahu.

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

Nice fairways

Course was in good shape tee boxes ,fairways to greens

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A fair challenge with a nice view of Honolulu.

With the special price I got from Golfnow.com, I thought the value was pretty good. I would not have played there otherwise. The course was enjoyable even if the greens were a little slow but would have been really difficult if it was fast because of the undulations. I haven't played there in years and was surprised I enjoyed it so much. Will look for more specials on this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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