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4.5
1030 Reviews (1030)
5 Stars
582
4 Stars
363
3 Stars
62
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
95.2%
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982 out of 1030 reviews
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4.3
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.9%
Recommend this course
52 out of 56 reviews
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4.5
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
30
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
94.3%
Recommend this course
99 out of 105 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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4.5
1030 Reviews (1030)

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Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6

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4.0
Conditions Good
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Amenities Good
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Conditions Excellent
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4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
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Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Good
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Conditions Excellent
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First Time Playing

Fun and Fair

We enjoyed the course with holes near the ocean, wide fairways, nice sand in the bunkers, and decent greens. Some uphill holes, but overall a good challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
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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Reviews 4
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Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Poor condition, very slow

Although the greens had been punched recently, the course was is pretty poor shape overall. Pace of play was terrible, on 3rd tee box 3 groups we’re waiting, never saw a marshal.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Enjoyed the course very much. It was a busy day so the pace was slow but I had no place better to be.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 5-9
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5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Kona coast gem!

Played Kona Country Club last week the last day before the greens were “punched” at the recommendation of the club house staff’s advance notice…… thanks so much guys!! A truly lovely experience. Older course design without blind shots and tricked up holes, so if you play well, the score will reflect that. Challenging and fair. The entire course’s turf is bermuda and very well cared for. No bare spots or distressed turf. Greens are large and very smooth and receptive. Pro shop well equipped to meet your needs and the staff I dealt with was friendly and helpful. Did not visit the food or beverage area, but could see a well equipped bar from the course. I played early one morning as a single and the pace of play was excellent. The coastal views were excellent and very close up on a number of the holes. The short game practice area was excellent. The driving range turf was the ONLY negative I would note, but perhaps this is a transient issue. I have no idea, but even if it were a constant that needs addressing, the remainder of the experience is first rate. If you are on the big island, you should be looking to play this course. The value was excellent. Enjoy!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
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 Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun coarse

I really enjoyed my round cant wait to play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Snow

This is the one of the best course we played in Kona

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing

Beautiful course for the value, get drinks before cause may or may not see cart girl.

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