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4.1
867 Reviews (867)
5 Stars
376
4 Stars
361
3 Stars
90
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.9
91.5%
Recommend this course
798 out of 867 reviews
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4.1
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.7%
Recommend this course
33 out of 36 reviews
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4.1
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.0%
Recommend this course
66 out of 71 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Pete Dye-designed layout consistently earns praise for its creative, challenging holes and stunning Big Island views. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value make it a repeat favorite among visiting golfers.

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

4.1
867 Reviews (867)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 15
Bunkers 12
Elevation Changes 9
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
Locals 11
Advanced Golfers 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course!!

Truly enjoyed this course. The layout and the vegetation simply beautiful.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a year
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a great course layout (Dye Design) that just needs investors or a management team to operate and maintain the course properly.

There is no clubhouse. A lot of additional mowing and trimming are needed. The “pro shop” is in a tent that desperately needs repairs or replacement. The Driving range is funky as you have to hit down into a gully, so there’s no way to properly assess distance. There is no food service of any kind there.

The people working there were great. This course could be a real winner however, some serious investment and TLC is needed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would definitely play again

Being that everything is expensive in Hawaii, the cost of playing this course may seem a bit high, but it is a good value. There was hardly anybody there, the pace of play was relaxed, without stress and you could make it what you want. Everyone there was super friendly and welcoming. Being up in the mountains and away from the west Shoreline was a beautiful change for the day. The holes were definitely challenging, but super fun. My son and husband commented that whether you play from the blues or the blacks, it would challenge even the best golfer. The forward tees were extremely accommodating for any beginner or senior player.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Drought conditions

Very nice layout….unfortunately, like most courses there, they are experiencing a four year drought.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Layout With Ok Conditions

Really fun track up in the country about 30 min from civilization. Tee boxes are chewed up at best and fairways patchy but fortunately the greens were very good. Cooler air than down at sea level but greater chance of showers too. Can be challenging for all levels depending on tees selected. Much better value than the overpriced ocean front tracks.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good track

Challenging track but fair. You have to think your way through. Fairways dry no rain and irrigation issues however was not bad. Place is well taken care of. No cart person on course so prepare.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging Pete Dye Course

Great golf course with beautiful driving views and approaches. Staff was super friendly and everyone on the course let me play thru as a single. Tough from the tips!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs water

Nice layout, most fairways are in a bowl, thus hitting on either side ball rolls down to middle. Only negative, due to sprinkler issues little or no grass in fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best condition

Green is best condition.

Course layout is tactical.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Spectacular 17th!

Beautiful course in the mountains above Kailua-Kona. Absolutely picturesque, crowned by the sawgrass-like 17th island hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolutely beautiful

Playing in a rainforest was stunning. The staff was very friendly too. A+. Call ahead and speak with the Proshop if you're a veteran for a special discount.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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