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4.4
1016 Reviews (1016)
5 Stars
572
4 Stars
360
3 Stars
61
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
95.7%
Recommend this course
969 out of 1016 reviews
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4.3
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.9%
Recommend this course
46 out of 49 reviews
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4.5
107 Reviews (107)
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.3%
Recommend this course
102 out of 107 reviews
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Course Highlights
Sweeping Pacific Ocean panoramas, lava rock framing, and a thoughtfully designed layout consistently earn high praise from recent golfers. Welcoming staff with genuine aloha spirit and smooth pace of play make this Big Island course an outstanding value.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6657 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.0

The Ocean Course is one of two championship courses at Kona Country Club. As its name implies, this course has an oceanfront location with views of the surrounding mountains that are home to its sister course, the Mountain Course. The Ocean Course provides an easier, but no less enjoyable round than its sibling. The layout features wide-open fairways and numerous strategically placed sand bunkers. The turquoise waters and black lava outcroppings provide natural hazards. The signature holes are the third and 12th, but one of the most memorable is the 13th hole where during November through March, you can catch a glimpse of a humpback whale. While both Kona C.C. golf courses provide a variety of challenges, the Ocean Course is a gentle, more player-friendly option that still features the same stunning views as the Mountain Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.4
1016 Reviews (1016)

What Golfers Are Saying

This course/club is great for:
Locals 6
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6

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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course with Great Views

Kona was in great shape and the threatening rain held off for our round. Course was in very good shape. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Couple of weird points: Drink cart driver needed to keep our credit card since she didn't have a card reader. Really? Then when we finished our round, our card was not available for pick up in the club restaurant (the wait wasn't too long though). Is this just a ploy to get golfers into the restaurant/bar? Finally, there was no quick food option in the restaurant for golfers making the turn. At least not one we noticed. Minor points that I hope the management reads but that should not discourage golfers from playing this fine course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

They allowed a fivesome to play a head of us. No Marshall. Very very slow play. Great views, challenging fairways, decent greens even though they had recently been sanded.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf in Kona

Beautiful day for golf. Course conditions were good with the greens being in excellent shape. Fairways had some worn conditions. Bunkers were good with nice fluffy sand. Overall pace of play was good given the high volume of play. If you come to Kona and want to play golf the Kona Golf & Country club is an excellent option.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always Play on our Trips

Kona is always on the courses when we are on the Big Island, close to Kona and always in good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another Great Time @KCC

Hot deal so price was right. Noon tee times are a bit slower. Course has great layout and course was in good shape. Greens are tricky and everything breaks to the ocean. Recommend it if in Kona area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Round cut short

Our tee time was 11 am, but as we finished up the front nine, at shortly after 12 noon,we were advised the club had booked a group outing , which were using both the first and tenth tees, so we were not allowed to finish the 18 hole round we booked., and they would"try" to get us a credit back from Golf Now., but could not guarantee it. Since we were leaving to return home the next day, we could not accept a 9 hole round the following day.

Aside from the club permitting overlooking, the tee times, the course is great.

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

Kona

I enjoyed the golf so much, but the value was hard to explain. My rentals cost 65 usd, that’s what a round of golf at a nice course costs where I live (not a cheap city to live or play) then I asked for stiff clubs, they gave me stiff irons and regular woods, so I played well with my irons and couldn’t hit my woods at all. Ruined my game and experience. Next year I’m gonna make sure to bring my own clubs and probably find a new course to play from now on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Kona Country Club

Beautiful course, and very friendly staff..Very difficult greens to read, but very enjoyable round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a fun

Whenever we are on the Big Island we enjoy playing Kona CC. The course is fun and the people are friendly

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love the course!.. Love the staff! Love the restaurant!! What a great golfing experience! ..until the next time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Closes at 5;30pm, Sunset 7pm????

Told after we paid to be off the course at 5:30pm when we had a 2:15 tee time

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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