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4.5
1044 Reviews (1044)
5 Stars
592
4 Stars
367
3 Stars
62
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
94.6%
Recommend this course
996 out of 1044 reviews
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4.4
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.1%
Recommend this course
64 out of 68 reviews
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4.5
96 Reviews (96)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.8%
Recommend this course
90 out of 96 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

4.5
1044 Reviews (1044)

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Locals 6
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6

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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
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5.0
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Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Pace Good
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Stunning!!

This course was one of the best well kept tracks I've ever played. Ocean holes were stunning! The rest of the course tucked in tropical setting was was just as nice! Greens were more than fair and rolled well. Sadly, I couldn't find the fairway for the life of me so my score didn't reflect how nice the course set up.

Getting paired up with some players with no golf course etiquette was difficult as well. Too bad you get what you get sometimes. Wish there was a way that could be fixed. I don't do well in those situations.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

I found paradise

having come from Southern California, specifically playing courses in Palm Springs for the last 12 years it was quite different to be in this wonderful lush environment on the Pacific coastline in Kona Hawaii

this Hass to be one of the most beautiful golf courses I’ve ever played on, and the price was amazing. The greens were in wonderful shape. Everything was in very good shape. The staff was amazing, friendly accommodating the rental rental clubs were good the course is challenging. A lot of the par fours are long and they play uphill but the views are breathtaking everywhere you look you feel like you’re just in the middle of a movie set in Paradise, I can’t wait to play there again and would highly recommend this course the price compared to what you pay in the states. Unbelievable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Nice course but run down

Course was decent, layout is nice with several ocean holes, maintained well, but driving range is minimal

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Was not allowed to reserve as a hot deal, as a single. I have tried other days, as well. In short, golf now hot deal worthless for a single. I didn’t bring along another golfer on my trip to Hawaii. Sucks, big time. I want my Golf Pass membership returned to me. Worthless.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great views of the ocean

I was a little disappointed with a few things. It was quite a bit for the condition of the course and pace of play. For the amount I payed I expected the course to be in much better condition especially the greens. The pace of play was so slow. I see why when the group spacings was 6 mins apart. The layout and ocean views was really nice though. Not sure if I would play it again for the amount I paid

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mike’s Kona CC review

Great layout! Great ocean views! Goats galore! Fun course to play. Greens slow & grainy but overall good value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kona country club

The course is in good shape - the staff were attentive - there are a few holes that are quite challenging

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Value

We have now played this course 3 times and we enjoyed it more each time. Greens are tricky, super wide fairways, holes along the ocean are spectacular. Lots of variety in hole shapes with twists and doglegs, but really no blind shots. Too bad the restaurant had poor service and inconsistent quality of food because it has a great view of the ocean.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course

Super course and layout. Good practice areas. Uber grainy greens

This is really the key to playing this course. Very fast downgrain.

Slow into the grain If you don’t try to figure this out you will struggle putting sll day

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Course and greens were in great shape. Staff was very friendly and eager to assist. Green can be tricky to read so left many strokes on the course. Will be back to aquire more course knowledge

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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