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966 Reviews (966)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
95.8%
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4.5
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
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4.5
171 Reviews (171)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
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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
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Conditions Excellent
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
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Birthday round

It was a great way to spend my birthday . The course was in great shape and the views are amazing . Mahalo Kona country club. 🤙🌺

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Always Enjoyable

I played Kona Country Club six times during a two week stay in a nearby timeshare. Enjoyed it every time. The course has enough variety to make it interesting. The greens take some getting used to - the direction of the grain has a big influence on the speed and. Path of the ball, so every putt is an interesting puzzle to figure out.

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

Must play

Course is spectacular, great layout and playable for any level golfer. Only downside is 8 minutes given to complete each hole

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Not bad for the price. Some great ocean views.

We had a rain delay and the Pro Shop staff was very friendly albeit a bit disorganized on feeding out the groups when the rain stopped.

The cart Wranglers were a mixed bag mostly being disorganized and sometimes downright rude with no concept of customer service and what it means to be a guest.

A great location but far from being a country club experience as the name would indicate.

The restaurant bar had great views but the food was so so but good service.

The table was so sticky that it literally could not be clean with layers and layers of gunk.

Good happy hour prices.

Golf shop had a lot of merchandise but no rain gear or gloves which is a little ironic being in Hawaii when cloudbursts happen all the time out of the blue.

The Pinnacle logo ball was the cheapest logo ball I bought anywhere so kudos for not price gouging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Kona golf

Course was great. Don’t be above the hole unless you are a great putter. Beautiful holes along the ocean and fantastic views throughout the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Late tee time

I booked a 2:20 tee time. I called them pro shop to make sure I could finish the round (carts have to be in at 5:30). I was assured that I would finish because of the lack of tee times in front of mine. The course was packed and I only finished 14 holes. They shouldn’t take people’s money for late tee times or, they should make them aware of the risk. They probably pushed 6 groups off the course that didn’t finish. That’s a lot of money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not up to par

I played this course several years ago and it was in ok shape. It is in bad shape now. For the cost, I wouldn’t recommend it. Fairways are brown and hard.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
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

Kona country club jan 2025

Nice course in great shape, played in the AM and went round in less than 3 hrs. Mostly two somes ahead and pace was great

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Poor Course Management, they forgot who the customer is...

Gave this course a second chance and still the same problems. Our tee time was 30 minutes later than it was supposed to be. Very poor management of how they flow groups onto the course. Then, because they were 30 minutes late teeing us off, they still insisted we get off the course at 5:2opm.....no compensation on their part. Had they tee off on time, we would of finished hole 17 & 18...but the course marshall wouldn't let us, despite knowing the course was at fault getting us out on time. Simple courtesy and taking responsibility would of been appreciated. No mention made when we checked in as to when we had to be off the course.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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