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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%
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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
107 Reviews (107)
5 Stars
62
4 Stars
33
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
101 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

4.5
1025 Reviews (1025)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

I think you have to play the course at least once to score well. The blind holes tend to cloud your club selection . 3 wood would be preferable on a few holes. Great course.

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

Beautiful course. Ocean views in great condition

I love this course. A little pricy and pace of play can be slow, but a beautiful course with great ocean views.

If staying in Kona a must to play at least once

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kona CC Golf

Course is in great shape. Greens were very tricky. Worth the visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Here 5 months a year but not kamalina

Have to get Hawaii discount golf , for more affordable golf, would like Kona country golf club, to participate more with, so that I could play more there , thanks

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great, fun experience

Booked through TeeOff at a great price. Rented clubs - brand new Taylormade Stealth set just unwrapped that day. Paid a little extra for the trial of the new clubs. Top level course but have to pay for range balls! Friendly staff from checkin, cart guys, club rental prep and starter - excellent attitude. Course layout very interesting with lots of elevation changes, beautiful views of the ocean and unique hole architecture that incorporated the vast lava fields. Greens fast and great condition. Cart GPS system worked well. A truly fun day on an interesting course. Pace of play was resort type with somewhat slow group in front of us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cart staff was not friendly

Cart staff wasn’t welcoming and even got rude to us when apparently we had our cart back five minutes late. Also making us have the carts in when it was still light out doesn’t seem right

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course in Kona

The course was in great shape and it is just a beautiful setting. I got a hot deal on GolfNow it was well worth the money for playing in Hawaii as a visitor.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

Play Early as it is hard to finish 18 if you tee off around 1 pm.

It becomes slow in the afternoon. Especially when you play behind guys who are hitting from the back tees when in reality they should be playing the forward tees! Hunting for balls and only hitting your drive 50 yds off of the back tees is not fun to play behind!! And I’m a 64 year old female who drives the ball around 200 consistently! Cmon Guys! Other than the slow play the course is really fun!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don’t rent their clubs!

Course was very nice with a couple of ocean side holes. Unfortunately, carts had to be returned by 5:30 so that and a 15 min delay teeing off meant we didn’t finish our round and only got in 16 holes. It was still light out and we could have easily finished. Also, rental clubs were horrible for the $55 price. The 5 iron in my bag was at least 20 years old. Most were pretty beat up and in the 10 yr old range. Bring your own clubs if you can!

We couldn’t get in their restaurant for a drink after our round. Only one girl working and people with reservations were being turned away.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kona Country Club

Course in great shape. Greens are really challenging. With lots of undulations. Play a little slow. Would only let us have one bottle of water. Told at turn around we could refill empty bottle at water cooler.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kona Country Club

Beautiful course, great layout, very challenging , good views, excellent condition!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fast sloped greens

The course is beautiful and well laid out.

Pace of play was slow 4.5 hour round but we were afternoon following mens league on Thursday. It seemed busier than normal.

Greens were faster than practice green and they are all sloped so best to stay below the hole if you can.

I would definitely play again if I could!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing Course

Stunning Views of the Pacific and the Volcanic Rock surrounding.

Definitely worth the price we paid. We had our daughter and son in law (who had a broken ankle )ride along just for the beauty of the course. He was unable to play due to the injury and told us it was worth the $37 fee per person. We consider this course just as beautiful as Pebble Beach but at a lower price. Aloha!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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