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4.5
1026 Reviews (1026)
5 Stars
578
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
978 out of 1026 reviews
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4.3
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
24
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
92.5%
Recommend this course
49 out of 53 reviews
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4.4
107 Reviews (107)
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
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
1026 Reviews (1026)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great layout

Kona Country Club is a great course that will challenge any skill level. The greens are in great shape and if you think you read enough break you probably didn’t. I ended up playing with a local golfer which was great. Lots of scenic ocean views with lots of. Challenging shots. I’m going back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Tough little mountainous course

The fairways are in really good shape. The greens are on the medium speed side. Views of the ocean are to die for!! It’s a fairly hilly course that makes you have to work at keeping the ball in play. Overall a very nice course!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course! Restaurant and bar are fantastic

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Barely a Country Club

My 2-some arrived early to get familiar with the facility, practice, and have a cocktail. The desk staff seemed slightly annoyed and even commented that we didn't need to check-in two hours before teeing off ... fair enough.

One of us needed rental clubs. They were delivered in terrible condition but played fine.

The driving range isn't long enough to hit a driver and isn't free! (hence the "Barely a Country Club" title of my review)

Playing the course was mostly enjoyable. It's not difficult and has very few hazzards. The views are great ... after all, it's Hawaii.

There's no ranger and they allow singles/doubles so the front nine played in just over an hour. The back nine was totally different. We caught up to an 8-some ... yes, eight!

All-in-all, with a Hot Deal of $103 I'd recommend the course but be aware ... it's no Country Club.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course with some ocean views, staff was friendly and bar/restaurant was very nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course with some nice views

Like all of us, it’s been a few years since I was on the Big Island. I knew I wanted to play Kona Country club and getting a time wasn’t a problem. Staff at check in were friendly and accommodating. There is a grass range and it’s ok. Range balls are mainly “lost balls” probably from the course. $ 10 for the basket is a bit rich. Overall course conditions were nice. Fairways are wide and generous. Some of the greens were slow others medium speed. I guess weather dictates how low they can cut and roll them ? 85 degrees every day so guess you have to be careful. There are 2 or 3 holes on each 9 that play alongside the water and have spectacular views. Per other reviews, they allow single players so pace can be slow. Pace was better than when I last played there in 2019. If you are staying in Kona it’s worth playing and I can’t wait to go back next year.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways are good greens are very good almost pertfect

Best buy for golf in Kona. The play is very slow, Single players are sent out, which creates slow play.

NO ON-COURSE RANGER TO MONITOR PACE OF PLAY.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Stunning ocean holes!

My buddy and I tried to course in Sunday at 12:20. The course wasn't super busy due to the heat but it was not bad at all. The carts have a built in range finder and show hole placement. The course was beautiful and I would highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Overall amazing

A few fairways need some love. They look like they got fertilizer burned. But other than that I’d play it everyday!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Slow Pace of Play

The play was very slow, we finish in over 5 hrs. No ranger on course to move the slow players.

Greens and fairways are very good. The tee areas are not very good. Driving range poor grass hitting areas.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

An absolute gem

This course was fantastic from start to finish. First, patiently I waited for a hot deal to come out and the price to drop. Usually, the round costs $180 per person, but the hot deal dropped it down to $69 on the day of play. From that moment forward, the course was fantastic. The views are outstanding. The course condition was perfect and pace of play was about 3:45 for my 11-year-old son and I. Another huge plus, the staff was so welcoming especially to my junior son. I highly recommend Kona Country Club if you are playing on the Big Island.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great Time despite the Spider

I have played this course other times and the greens were extremely fast. Today they were just perfect. The pin placements seemed a bit easier for me. Just had a great time, pace of play was great, weather comfortable, breezy. Screamed like a girl when a Huge Spider was crawling up my shirt after I went looking for some lost balls in the brush.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Payment

I booked through this app many times but when I got to the club house I had to pay. Need reimbursement

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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