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4.5
974 Reviews (974)
5 Stars
555
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
16
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
96.1%
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4.6
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
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4.5
156 Reviews (156)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
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3 Stars
7
2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.2%
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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
974 Reviews (974)

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

Fantastic Course for the Money

Greens are in great shape, fast and hard to read. Course is challenging and fun to play. A lot of holes along the ocean. I would definetly play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Some great views

There are a couple of par 3's along the ocean which are beautiful holes. The tee boxes are chewed up pretty good. Greens were in decent shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Almost Perfect

The day was great and the golfing excellent. Long wait at the turn for food ordered on hole #8 and long back up on #18 tee. Other than that, zero complaints. Staff very nice and accommodating.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent golf option

This golf course was an excellent value if you’re staying in the Kailua Kona area. The staff are very friendly. The course is in good shape, and the greens are as good as anything you’ll putt on. The ocean front holes are incredible, and the views are unending

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Solid four stars

Very friendly staff starting with counter to starter.

Started on time and finished around 4 hrs. Course condition good except some thin spots in the fairway. Haven’t played an ocean/mountain course in a long time, from Houston. Most difficult part of the course was putting, couldn’t g ft figure out up hill or down hill putts…challenging!!

Got a Hot Deal tee time at a great rate for around $100.

It was mid 80s , wear sun scream!!!! ENJIY THE RIUND!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth it

Planned on of my best rounds on the Big Island here. The deals on GolfNow are great and if you have points banked it can really make this an affordable round.

The course has a ton of ocean views. The fairways were in excellent shape. The greens were okay and the sand was a beautiful white and fluffy grain that you could easily work through. Carts were electric engined and had range finders and navigation console. Cart people were friendly and well stocked despite it being mid-day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

slow play

The round took 4 1/2 hrs to play. There was a course ambassador driving around, but he only smiled & waved. The meal after onsite ar The View was fine. Good service.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Definitely a great choice

Driving range is really nice, course plats around the resort we stayed in. Beautiful layout, many holes play out to the ocean. It’s a must play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Friendly y staff

We’re in Kona on a Hollander America cruise, our tee time 1pm so it was a bit tight, at check in the guy set us up teeing off earlier so we could play stress free, great value, some fairways challenging, we would play there again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First time in Hawai’i

First time visiting Hawaii and golf was on top of the list. This course was everything I expected and more.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful!

Loved the scenic atmosphere on this course. 4 or 5 holes could be their signature hole. Course was in great condition and was an enjoyable round for my wife and I. Highly recommend this course if you plan on visiting the Big Island!

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