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4.5
1044 Reviews (1044)
5 Stars
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
95.0%
Recommend this course
996 out of 1044 reviews
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4.4
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.1%
Recommend this course
64 out of 68 reviews
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4.5
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.9%
Recommend this course
92 out of 98 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
1044 Reviews (1044)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

AWESOME!!!!

This is a great course. Nice people and beautiful views while golfing!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Playable

Greens were slower than most but rolled true. Generous fairways with approachable greens. Nice soft sand.

Conditions Good
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
5.0
First Time Playing

Course was absolutely beautiful!

Kona Country Club’s Golf Course is an absolute gem and a must-play on the Big Island. From the moment you arrive, the views are breathtaking—lush fairways framed by lava rock, palm trees, and sweeping panoramas of the Pacific Ocean. It’s one of those rare courses where you find yourself pausing just to take in the scenery.

The course layout is fun, fair, and engaging for all skill levels. It challenges you to think without being punishing, with well-placed bunkers, rolling fairways, and greens that are true and well-maintained. Every hole feels thoughtfully designed, and the ocean breezes add an extra layer of excitement to each shot.

The staff is outstanding—welcoming, friendly, and genuinely aloha in spirit. Check-in was smooth, pace of play was relaxed, and the overall atmosphere made the experience feel special rather than rushed.

Whether you’re a serious golfer or just looking to enjoy a memorable round in paradise, the Golf Course at Kona Country Club delivers on every level. Incredible views, great conditions, and a laid-back island vibe make this a round you won’t forget. Highly recommended! 🌴⛳

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
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
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Too slopey

The par 3s and other holes near the water were amazing, but there too many holes where you could hit a 230 yd drive down the middle, but be left with an awkward slopey lie either sideways, uphill or downhill. There were also several holes especially #10 that you could not see the green or flag, even after a solid drive down the middle. The yardages on the cart gps were 10-15yds out compared a laser rangefinder.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome Course!

Got a great deal on GN. Excellent course with several holes right on the ocean. Great conditions. Best course we played on the Big Island.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great golf coarse.

Played here on our Christmas family vacation. My son and I had a great round of golf. The coarse it self was in fantastic shape, we brought our own clubs and used one of there carts which all of them looked brand spanking new. We got are round in a little over 3hours and 45 min which seemed really fast, we never had to wait for any groups in front of us. After the round we cad lunch in the adjoining Restuarant , the food and service was fantastic. All in all we’d definitely play more rounds of golf there if we had the time.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fast Greens/Decent Shape

Hint: Don’t let your eyes deceive you — everything breaks towards the ocean. Fair layout otherwise. Goats are a fun addition.

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

Awesome course only exceeded by the friendliness of the staff

Amazing course and a good time. It was a little beat up in September 2025 but has bounced back nicely at the end of October 2025. Never disappointed to play a round here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice option

Course was in great condition and a good value for the island. A bit more forgiving than some of the other courses further north, but challenging enough. I'll play it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great day of golf

The course was in great shape fairways and greens. Great course layout and friendly staff. Will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Layout, Course conditions not great

The course layout is great for a resort course, not a lot of trouble around. Unfortunately, the lack of water was obvious. There we bare spots on the fairways and some greens.

The staff was friendly and helpful. Lunch after the round was great.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout. Great staff. Great 19th hole

Great scenery. The golf course was in decent shape considering the relatively dry weather recently. Some scruffy patches on greens and fairways. The 19th hole and a nice, non-corporate vibe you don't see in some other Kona area courses. Would gladly play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun by the rocks

For never playing anything like it, the course was fun. It's fairly straight forward with some forgiveness where needed, but also forces you to hit a good shot to make a good score. Decent rental clubs, great staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

About Rental golf club

Even though I paid a high rental fee, the golf clubs were rusty and very worn out.

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