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4.2
825 Reviews (825)
5 Stars
359
4 Stars
347
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.1
91.3%
Recommend this course
760 out of 825 reviews
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4.1
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.6%
Recommend this course
28 out of 29 reviews
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4.2
99 Reviews (99)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.9%
Recommend this course
90 out of 99 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7116 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.4

Formerly known as Big Island Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Kikuyu Grass
Greens Paspalum Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Perry Dye (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities

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Reviews

4.2
825 Reviews (825)

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Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love this Course

This is a beautiful course. Lots of wildlife - birds, including chickens and wild turkeys and we were lucky enough to see a herd of goats of all sizes and colors.

Scenery is great from up there and it’s cooler weather.

Oh and plenty of interesting challenging holes. Island green on 17 and 18th green requires a shot over a large pond. Staff are friendly

One of our favorite courses on the island.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great outing

Friendly, course in good shape overall.

Be prepared for tighter, fairways and dry conditions. Balls run out and hard to hold greens

Pace late morning easily accommodated some teaching time with a less accomplished golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent for higher handicap players. Hold 17 and 18 are too hard for average player

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course infrastructure needs improvement

The condition of the fairways and greens was generally good. What was poor was the condition of the supporting infrastructure, such as:

- frequently poor state of areas around greens and approaches

- poor state of many cart paths, curbs, and steps

- empty or half-filled ponds, exposing the plastic liner where there is one

- wood or pipes lying around

- vegetation often overgrown

While I understand the rate is lower than the courses down on the Kohala Coast that are in a better state, the course overall seemed like it has been neglected. I don't blame the staff, but the course owner who needs to put money into it. It's unfortunate because the views are indeed great.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wednesday Golf

Please put the member tee blocks on the

Correct member tee boxes!

Would be nice to see some work being done to

Rehabilitate the tee boxes & fairways.

Greens are very good if a bit slow.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Lots of blind shots

No gps, no indication. Just a little print of the course on the score card. The course itself is not bad but so many blind shots …. Must play it with somebody who knows this course

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Except for 1 hole the layout was excellent

Except for a single par 3 the layout was excellent. Pace of play wasn't good, no Marshall or checks. Course fairway conditions not great but greens were fine

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolute Gem

Driving through the front gates and seeing #17 gives you an idea of how great this course is going to be. Staff is unbelievably friendly and there to make sure you enjoy your round. Good selection of shirts, hats and ball markers for the visitor to take home as well. The course demands accuracy off the tee, so put your ego aside and play the appropriate tees to enjoy yourself. Blacks are a beast, blues were challenging and it looked like most played whites (males) and reds (ladies). Greens are grainy with some undulations but very fair. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Very lovely course with great views and fun wildlife.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Fun Course

Although the weather was overcast and sometimes misting we truly enjoyed the course. It was not so difficult that my wife couldn’t enjoy it, but it had enough challenges to keep me on my toes!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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