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Kona Country Club

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4.5
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
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95.8%
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4.5
64 Reviews (64)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
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4.6
96.9%
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4.5
170 Reviews (170)
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Value
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Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6657 yards 72.0 125
Blue 72 6263 yards 70.2 123
White 72 6026 yards 69.1 118
White (W) 72 6026 yards 75.2 127
Red 72 5243 yards 65.3 110
Red (W) 72 5243 yards 70.2 118
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Ocean
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 72.0/125 371 508 218 442 214 555 356 402 405 3471 350 518 189 414 400 370 341 149 455 3186 6657
Blue M: 70.1/125 356 494 195 413 168 490 347 387 389 3239 340 503 164 384 382 356 313 135 447 3024 6263
White M: 68.9/123 W: 75.5/128 321 481 168 388 156 478 339 372 374 3077 340 496 162 367 375 342 305 122 440 2949 6026
Red M: 64.8/110 W: 70.3/121 244 444 147 326 131 425 325 327 290 2659 270 490 126 291 328 273 297 99 410 2584 5243
Handicap 11 9 13 1 17 7 15 3 5 12 8 16 2 4 6 14 18 10
Par 4 5 3 4 3 5 4 4 4 36 4 5 3 4 4 4 4 3 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 9 5 15 11 17 3 13 1 7 12 4 16 6 10 14 8 18 2

Course Details

Year Built 1966
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell (1966) Nelson & Haworth

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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u6339357
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Beautiful course Beautiful views

Great course if you can get a discount price through Golf Now or there website with dynamic pricing. Carts are great with GPS, course layout and conditions are good. Only downside was course fairways a little dry and showing signs of burning up. Other than that BEST course in area, only one we golf at.🏌‍♂️🏌‍♀️🍻

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Mike7875203
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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plgillihan
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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tiastate23
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Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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kbutler88
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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dawkDj4R2gpDq2nRyCEg
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Reviews 4
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Best views on the big island greens and fairways were excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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jccity6
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Not worth he money

Course was in decent shape but nothing amazing. Our cart had more patches on the seat than seat. No ice in the cooler and the cart girl’s very limited selection looked like she had just been looted in a riot. The course has some nice holes but i would pay the extra to go to other courses that have better facilities and nicer course layout.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u955663913
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000004043403
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Ive had the opportunity to play courses like north county down, trump turnberry, bandon dunes and this course was probably the most beautiful of all. Spectacular ocean vistas,well kept greens, fairways and affordable with golf now discount. Thanks

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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kbutler88
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Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314165728874
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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Wallace4
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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chlofgren
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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chogyi
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Water Bottle

I don’t understand why don’t they provide more than two water bottles. When you playing under 85 degrees weather need to be hydrated after my 9 holes I asked cart attendant to refill my cooler he said each cart only get two free water bottles. Water bottles are so cheap I don’t know why they are so stingy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

The best choice for this area of the island

Every trip to the Big Island includes a round at Kona Country Club. The higher end courses north of here are architecturally more detailed and lush, but for a great value, KCC delivers with great conditions, friendly staff, good practice area and wonderful views. There are lots of homes and condos in the area but the ocean is never far away. Pace of play is good and may even be too fast at times. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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kbwalk
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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tyoung1960
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Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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