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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)

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

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Played On
Reviews 2
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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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful Water Views

This is now our favorite golf course on the Big Island. The course in good condition and pace of play was excellent. Now they have newer golf carts. Like the GPS in carts.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Kona cc

Good conditions and pace. 4/18.. great views of ocean.. worthwhile to do the view bar n grille after a round ..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Kona CC

Cool course .. carts electric and near new- worked very well . Course conditions weren’t perfect but good..layout was good with clubhouse at the turn for hole 10. There is a driving range. Enjoyable ocean and countryside views. Some wildlife -goats n birds got a hot deal @85 - usually 170.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 227
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Awesome Ocean views

Course great condition with fast greens and pounds located on slope missed seeing blow home on hole 3 twosome finished in 3 hours with 1030 tee

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
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Horrible management

I booked through Golfnow for $123 because booking through the website was $200. I made the mistake on the tee time and was 1 1/2 hours early. The (local) cashier was very nice and she said the course was wide open, however, the Pro (manager) will not let you go out early. I explained to him that the course was wide open and can I go out, he was extremely ride, could care less and was adamant that he could not let me go early. I putted, hit some range balls, chipped etc. Range balls were not included and the balls were about 10 years old! I went back up and checked in 1/2 hour to 40 min early and received by cart. The LOCAL starter was very nice and stated, the course is wide open, go for it! Course was in decent shape and I enjoyed the round.

My dismay is the POS Pro that thinks he is working at The Masters or Pebble Beach! He needs to learn some management and customer skills!

The attached restaurant was the same. The bartender was rude and she could care less that I wanted a drink and lunch. She was extremely nice to her local three male friends, eating off their plate and talking with them the entire time. She finally brought my burger, then rudely asked “ do you want condiments” really! I had to get up to ask for my bill and couldn’t wait to leave.

The people at this so called Country Club need to learn customers service. The locals that work there are very nice and old school.

I will not return!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
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 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenic Course

Course was very nice. Only complaint is golf club rental. Clubs were in poor condition, some mixed clubs in bag. Putters grips were terrible.

Still enjoyed the course overall.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Day

Fairways are good and greens are in great shape. Pace was about 4-1/2 hours as there was a slow foursome ahead of us. Definitely was a busy Sunday on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice but Tough Greens

We’ve played several of the resort courses so far and found Kona CC to be in great shape comparatively. Greens are perfect. The undulations made for a tough day putting but if you played here a few times, you’d get used to them. Fairways were nice as well, and you can’t beat the views.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Course is in great shape! Greens are very tricky.

Overall had a great time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very playable and fun

Beautiful course, how could it not be in Hawaii? A lot of cut grass that would have been nice to have been picked up, but that's a minor thing. Very playable and the fact that the wind was down made it fun. Cart refreshment and after round prices were decent too.

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