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4.5
1046 Reviews (1046)
5 Stars
594
4 Stars
367
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
94.7%
Recommend this course
998 out of 1046 reviews
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4.4
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.7%
Recommend this course
66 out of 69 reviews
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4.5
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.7%
Recommend this course
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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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
1046 Reviews (1046)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf and views!!

Wow I came out early to grab a bite to eat and was so happy I did. The Moco Loco was awesome and the service was very good.

The golf was amazingly fast and the views were great. Several hole on the ocean with the waves crashing in to complete the scene.

Greens were good and fairways are wide enough to play

Great course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful

Had a great time. Price was reasonable considering YOU’RE PLAYING GOLF IN HAWAII!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great condition

The course was in great condition, greens, tees, and fairways. Enjoyed the layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Course for the Right Price

Overall, it was a good experience, but mostly because we were able to get a good Hot Deal from Golf Now. It is like many of the Hawaii courses...over priced! I really do not understand the theory of charging so much to play in Hawaii. We would play so much more with better pricing. After all, there are many activities to do in Hawaii. Some of the holes have very nice views of the ocean. The course does have some elevation changes but it is pretty forgiving. It is too bad that the Kona Mountain Course closed a few years ago. The cart guy was a bit snarky (which hurt the Staff Friendliness rating), but all the other staff were very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in very good condition

Good layout, but relatively flat as expected along ocean, still fun to play, no quirky holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Value

Nice course in excellent condition.

Good value when rate drops around Noon.

Play was a bit slow and there was no Marshall but we still finished in 4.5 hrs.

Also, hard to get annoyed when on the golf course in Hawaii

I would play it again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout, in good shaoe!

This place has a nice/interesting layout, some great ocean views, and challenging but fair greens! Staff were nice but service in The View was abysmal!!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No GPS

Wish they had GPS on carts for the money they charge.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 164
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Missouri Advisor
First Time Playing

Lots of Good Ocean Views

Played this one in February 2016. Clubhouse needed updating, but the course was super fun, in good condition, and had some great ocean holes. Not an overly tough course so even a mid handicapper can try to shoot in the 70s. We also showed up about two hrs early and hit up the Kona brewing company down the road and they have a great restaurant as well (pro tip). I would love to come back. Not as nice as a few other courses on the island, but just as fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kona CC

Outstanding views! Some of the best golf conditions ever for me! Easier course for someone of my ability, encourages one to come back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
First Time Playing

Definitely coming back!

What a treat!! The ocean views were outstanding along most of the fairways! Our day started out with the friendly greeting from the staff to the excellent condition of the fairways and greens. The pace of play was perfect, giving us time for pictures and enjoying the beautiful scenery! We will definitely be back on our next visit to the “Big Island”!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

All around awesome

The course is in awesome shape, the pro shop is nicely stocked. The restaurant/bar has a wonderful view of the ocean. the food is good and The staff was super helpful. Can't wait to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played

great time

I have played this course many times and will play it again .played about 10 other local courses this is the best.i always show up as a single a d get paired with great locals and visitors sushi as myself a great time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

Cart return

I booked an 18 hole round for two people at 2:20 PM. IT TOOK ALMOST 15 minutes to get checked in at pro shop. Carts were provided with water and ice. We did not get any.

Carts had to be returned at 5:45 PM, 3 hours and 25 minutes after tee time. This information was not on web site. Sunsets around 6:30 PM. Dark at about 7:00. Not pleased that we had to come in after 14 holes. Pretty course, nice views, good condition.

Should put on website cart return requirements.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Kona Country Club club has all the best of the best

My husband and I have played many courses throughout the world and find Kona Country Club to be among the best . It offers a ocean view on every hole with exception of 2 holes .. how many courses can offer that beauty.. the course is challenging and offers great undulating holes..

Friendly staff make you feel very welcome and are consistent. The pro shop offers a great selection of merchandise with up to date fashions .

It is a very well run facility from the time you walk in the door to the time you leave. Also being a bonus the restaurant offers great food , beautiful atmosphere, and a friendly bar. What more can you ask for.!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Poor Staffing and no Marshall

We are avid golfers and have played many different courses. This course had no staff to offer helpful direction, the starter was not available to speak with and at one point had 4 groups on the same hole. We played other courses in the area for less money, far better staffing and in better playing conditions. I would recommend doing your homework on ALL options before booking here.

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