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Kona Country Club

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4.5
1045 Reviews (1045)
5 Stars
593
4 Stars
367
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
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94.7%
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997 out of 1045 reviews
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4.4
68 Reviews (68)
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4 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
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4.5
95.6%
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4.5
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
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4.6
93.7%
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89 out of 95 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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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
1045 Reviews (1045)

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

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u314162639341
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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johnbau
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Enjoyable Round

We are visiting Hawaii from Seattle Washington area and really enjoyed golfing the Kona course mainly because it had a nice breeze, a little cloudiness and wonderful coolness to help us on our way. We were delighted with the golf and the day we spent at Kona CC and would recommend it to others.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314161182673
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

1960’s Throwback Gem

Fun 1960’s Hawaii Course . . Nice Oceanfront holes .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u00000996725
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Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Several holes/fairways next to the ocean

Very courteous and friendly staff (pro shop, golf cart attendant, and starter). Although the greens were recently punched and the fairways sliced, we were pleasantly surprised that the course was in very good condition for play. Wide fairways and beautiful course makes for a wonderful golf outing…

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Slammer15
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Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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u000005000896
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Marie5793417
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u314162588163
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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Kona Country Club

Absolutely beautiful golf course, well maintained, stunning views and lots of wildlife. Challenging greens. Staff very helpful and knowledgeable.

The dining area needs improvement as it doesn't match the same standards of the golf course which we expected. The service was slow on the 15th of April when we golfed there the 1st time as well. The food was just adequate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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cleoncravens
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314162639341
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Ocean views

Beautiful course! Always been one of my favorites! Lots of challenge but a lot of fun and beautiful views of the ocean! Golfnow makes it affordable! Thank you!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u863133487
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314162588163
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kona Golf & Country Club

Beautiful and very well maintained course. This is my 2nd visit to this course and would highly recommend this as a “must play” course. Lots of birds and other wildlife!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u000004449401
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time

We enjoyed the course so much that we're playing it again in a couple of days even though they're aerating the greens. Beautiful course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000007126590
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Reviews 4
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
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u000007126590
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Ocean View Course

The course is a challenge and the views can’t be beat!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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rz650560
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314162451217
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course in Hawaii to try at least once

beautiful ocean view. Staff are friendly and quick! need better marking to hole 10. Love to come here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u638969436
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exceptional Course

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. In good shape, pace of play was excellent staff most helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting this region. Holes on the ocean were picture perfect.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Rkeller62
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Smorrical
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Convenient location, reasonable rates, good layout

A nice friendly resort type course with many holes winding through residential communities. Short course, not overly challenging but still fun if you pick the right tee boxes. Great course to play as couples. You will still need to hit the ball to proper positions on many of the holes to avoid OB and other hazards and score well. Greens play well, roll true and were moderately fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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