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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
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
93.6%
Recommend this course
44 out of 47 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)

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

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Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
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Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Extremely Poor Course Conditions

We arrived in Kona Hawaii on October 1st following work at the President's Cup in Canada.

We played KONA COUNTRY CLUB in KONA HI this morning Oct 3rd. The course conditions were ABYSMAL! Both the fairways and greens were as bad as it gets!

Following our round we asked an assistant pro what was going on with the course’s poor condition. Rather than apologize for the DISMAL course conditions he gave us “ATTITUDE”. Really!? … never again Kona Country Club. There are too many other options around KONA.

DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

No warning of green aerification and sanding

When I received my confirmation email, I was warned that aerification would occur on October 3rd - 16th. No mention that the greens were aerified just a day or two prior to my play on Sept. 13th. I feel the course did not properly notify teeoff.com of the early aerification. Had I known, I would have chosen another course to play. We were paired with a single, living locally, and thought the $44.00 rate he paid was a great deal. We would have thought so too, given the conditions of the greens during our play. Not worth the 15% off the deal time rate of $107.00. Also I reported to the starter that the GPS system wouldn't turn on prior to heading to the 1st tee. He misinformed me that it would turn on at the first hole. That never happened. I would only recommend this course if you call in advance before booking a round that there is no maintenance occuring either before or during your round of golf, as the information provided by teeoff.com was totally inaccurate for this golf course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play horrendous

I’m a golfer. I play 4-8 times per month. This was the second time I played this course this week. Pace of play was atrocious as the starter did not combine tee times and let singles go out between twosomes and threesomes with foursomes out as well. Had they managed the tee times it would’ve been fine. They failed and everyone was impacted. Multiple groups left the course early. I dropped as a single where they was a huge gap and played some holes multiple times but left after playing nine.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Kona cc

Awesome views, course was in decent shape with a great bar/ restaurant. We will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Kona County Club !!!

Wonderful views. Excellent shape of golf course and really enjoyed the on course spotters! The goats! Once you get an understanding of how the ball acts at sea level you just can’t help but enjoy your round and the views. Friendly staff also. Very attentive to the needs of the players. We rented clubs and they were top notch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Last minute hot deal

Visiting the Big Island for a month. I decided to play golf last minute and found this hot deal. The course is in very good condition with several ocean view holes. Definitely would play this course again especially with a hot deal bringing the price below $75.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

If I lived in Kona..I would definitely try to become a member. Loved the course, staff and restaurant. Aloha Kona. Mahalo Kona. Mahalo Kona CC

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing condition and views!

Loved Kona! Such a great course with at least 4 holes directly on the ocean. Amazing pace of play and the course was in absolute perfect condition. Can’t wait to be back on the big island and play here again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

This is a beautiful course overlooking the ocean. Lots of elevation on several holes. Nice restaurant called the View. With good food and views. Feel the cost is a little high but go on a Golf Now or receive a discount if staying nearby.

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

Great Ocean Views!

The course was beautiful with excellent ocean views. The pace of play was decent and the staff was friendly. I found the greens to be a bit tricky but it was my first time playing the course. I definitely recommend playing if you’re looking for a course near Kona.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Staff and scheduling ruined visit

Booked 4 players at this course. They scheduled multiple single players directly behind us. We let a couple of the singles play through but staff still came out on the back nine to tell us to play faster. Entire situation was created by how they scheduled and then they had the nerve to come out and be rude and tell us to hurry up. Won’t play here again, higher recommend you take your money elsewhere as well.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Kona golf

Love the course. Heated the pay play. Was definitely waiting on every hole to hit.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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