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4.5
1025 Reviews (1025)
5 Stars
577
4 Stars
363
3 Stars
62
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
95.1%
Recommend this course
977 out of 1025 reviews
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4.3
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.3%
Recommend this course
48 out of 52 reviews
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4.4
108 Reviews (108)
5 Stars
62
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.4%
Recommend this course
102 out of 108 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
1025 Reviews (1025)

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Locals 6
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Ocean views

This course offers opportunities for interesting play and beautiful, exciting views!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another great day to play Kona Country Club.

There seemed to be a glitch with Golfnow because I tried to book multiple times and it kept saying the time had disappeared. I tried 1 last time and poof! GOT IT. After checking in I went to the 1st tee and there were 6 other carts lines up. The starter was kind enough to check the back and then sent me that direction. It was perfect.

Thanks Kona, you are a treasure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kona CC Golfing

Love this course, nice layout, great condition, wonderful views. Supposedly all greens slope to the ocean, but they sure don’t look like it! Greens ate me up☹️

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

Incredibly slow pace

Our first trip to Hawaii and we were very excited to play. That excitement dwindled by the 6th hole. Our tee time was at 1:32p and carts were to be in by 5:45p (even though sunset is after 6:30p) no big deal, the pace was supposed to be 4 hours, should've had plenty of time and also told that a ranger would keep everyone on pace. Wrong, we were 10 minutes behind at the turn and called the pro shop on 11 when we were almost 20 minutes behind, they said they'd send a message on the GPS screen for the groups to pick up the pace. We made it through 17 and was waiting to tee off on 18 when the mystery ranger finally showed up to force everyone back to the clubhouse. Beautiful course, starter and cart lady were very friendly and helpful, the rest need some guidance.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Booking later rounds

FYI. Golf Now needs to have I'm BOLD about the time carts need to be off the course. We had a 1:56 tee time and were told we needed to be off the course by 5:45. This course does not play in 4 hours!

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

The view was distracting!

Great course, enjoyed the wide open fairways, the condition, and the pace of play. Staff were accommodating to all questions, enjoyed being paired with another couple, and the GPS carts were great! In all honesty, we would not have played this course without using the Golf Now discount

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

They allowed 4 players with only 3 sets of clubs. Two of the golfers played like they were playing their first time.

Zero knowledge of golf etiquette. Extremely slow play!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

5:45 cart return rule

Never been to a course (after 55 yrs) that threatens to lock you in if you don't return your cart by a certain time even if you have haven't completed your round. So much for customer service. I guess they need to be home for supper! Maybe they should post this unbelievable rule on their website before they take your money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course, Amazing views

Extremely well maintained ocean course. Open fairways, pristine greens, gent;e slopes. The course is fun to play, the views are awesome and the weather was perfect. A great day to be on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 86
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 Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

We Liked This Course!

We were put with another couple from California who were really nice. We had a decent round. It was a tough course - especially the greens!! Otherwise it was really nice - we enjoyed it a lot!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Beautiful well maintained course. Unbelievable views of the ocean. No Marshall to monitor the pace of play. Ended up running 30 minutes behind pace.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No finish

We booked a full price round starting at 1:50 and thought we would have plenty of time to finish. When we checked in they told us we had to be off the course by 5:30. Sunset was not until 6:30. We were also told no refunds. Not very reputable. It was all about keeping the employee hours down. They tell you that you are not guaranteed to finish when you book it. I They should tell you can not golf past 5:30 when you pay your fees. Instead of the verbiage that you are not guaranteed to finish. Bad deal.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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