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Kona Country Club

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4.5
1044 Reviews (1044)
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592
4 Stars
367
3 Stars
62
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
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95.0%
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996 out of 1044 reviews
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4.4
68 Reviews (68)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
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4.5
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4.5
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.9%
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6657 yards 72.0 125
Blue 72 6263 yards 70.2 123
White 72 6026 yards 69.1 118
White (W) 72 6026 yards 75.2 127
Red 72 5243 yards 65.3 110
Red (W) 72 5243 yards 70.2 118
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Ocean
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 72.0/125 371 508 218 442 214 555 356 402 405 3471 350 518 189 414 400 370 341 149 455 3186 6657
Blue M: 70.1/125 356 494 195 413 168 490 347 387 389 3239 340 503 164 384 382 356 313 135 447 3024 6263
White M: 68.9/123 W: 75.5/128 321 481 168 388 156 478 339 372 374 3077 340 496 162 367 375 342 305 122 440 2949 6026
Red M: 64.8/110 W: 70.3/121 244 444 147 326 131 425 325 327 290 2659 270 490 126 291 328 273 297 99 410 2584 5243
Handicap 11 9 13 1 17 7 15 3 5 12 8 16 2 4 6 14 18 10
Par 4 5 3 4 3 5 4 4 4 36 4 5 3 4 4 4 4 3 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 9 5 15 11 17 3 13 1 7 12 4 16 6 10 14 8 18 2
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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell (1966) Nelson & Haworth

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

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sparker594
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314172810768
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
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Scotteben
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
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u314163940078
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
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U04596
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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u000005850348
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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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
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8413read
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
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Scotteben
Played On
Reviews 8
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
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55century
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Grainy greens

I needed an experienced local to show me how the grain affects putting. Seemed like the greens were much grainier than other Hawaiian courses.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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jcaseygolf
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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CarolVanBrunschot
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Kona Golf Club

We love playing this course. Albeit a bit of a resort course and not too long it will challenge the best golfers once you arrive on the greens!!! Read ‘em and weep!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Jeffgordon51
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Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Magnificent Viewss

Didn’t play very well. Didn’t care!!! When I can play golf with with my son and grandson and be in awe of the course it’s a great day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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skipshow
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Kona CC

Except for a small inconvenience with the pace of play I thoroughly enjoyed myself. We had to wait from the beginning on the group in front us. Never saw any ranger until the sixteenth hole. But by then we were 25 minutes behind per the cart gps.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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CarolVanBrunschot
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
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 Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u314159487096
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Russ

The Course was more challenging that I anticipated. I found the greens in good condition but difficult to read for a first outing. They have more movement than resort greens, and necessitate some review from different angles. I'll look forward to playing again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314160945170
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need a Marshal

Slow play. Golfers getting out of hand on the course. For what the course charges, they should make sure everyone has a good time, and they should protect their course from drunks damaging it. They should also get a new cart girl.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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gn16203723
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

beautiful location

overall very nice----starter on Friday would have been nice to have combined the two-somes to help with the pace of play----having foursomes, then twosomes, and a foresome does slow down play. Having played this course for the third consecutive year, it would be nice of the course would give a discount rate for those who play here regularly.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000001388071
Played On
Reviews 6
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 Fair
Amenities Excellent
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u877196578
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good Deal - Elevated Greens

My mom and I found a hot deal at KCC and wanted to try it after playing mostly at Mauna Mani South & North courses. We had a great time and found the course challenging but not too hard. A lot of up hill and most greens were elevated. Make sure to bring your short game & remember putts roll towards the ocean!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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gn18580250
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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