Royal Hawaiian GC
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3.8
684 Reviews (684)
5 Stars
321
4 Stars
186
3 Stars
89
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
36
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.1
70.5%
Recommend this course
552 out of 684 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.4
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.7
Value
2.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
56.2%
Recommend this course
9 out of 16 reviews
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3.9
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
68.9%
Recommend this course
42 out of 61 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6609 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.1

Nestled at the base of the Ko'olau Mountains in Oahu, Royal Hawaiian Golf Club enjoys a stunning tropical setting framed by ancient jungle trees that climb to more than 100 feet tall. The father-and-son team of Pete and Perry Dye designed the course. There are many telltale signs that this is a Dye course, from the many elevation changes to the varied bunker styles that are utilized throughout. The round begins with stunning views as you plunge downhill into the Maunawili Valley. There are more trees and narrower fairways on the front nine, contrasting nicely with the wide-open back nine. Royal Hawaiian Golf Club's back plays towards the mouth of the valley, offering a view of the mountains and sparkling blue Pacific waters in the distance. It's not an overly punishing golf course but locals and visitors alike have called it the toughest and most scenic course you'll find on Oahu.

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Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Platinum Paspalum Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye (1993) Perry Dye (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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3.8
684 Reviews (684)

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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Difficult but Fun

This is an extremely difficult course but so fun to play. It is so beautiful cut out of the Ko’olau mountains. Course conditions make play even more difficult. Fairways are wet and muddy as well as the tee boxes. The course could really use some grass seed. The staff was fantastic, very helpful and accommodating. Even though conditions were not great, I highly recommend the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolutely fantastic

This was easily one of the most scenic courses I have played anywhere in the world. I literally thought I was in Jurassic Park with jungle views literally EVERYWHERE.

I’ll certainly be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Stunning views

Blind shots, narrow fairways with heavy jungle so bring plenty of balls

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stunning place, but course maintenance is absolute joke. Would be OK for some muni, but if you pay all that money you will be very angry finding out you're playing in the potatoes field...

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not worth the money

Entire course needed major over haul.

Staff was not friendly

My cart's gps did not work

Greens were covered with leaves and branches

Definitely not worth the money.

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

Great course

Great course layout and tough if you miss the fairway. The pace of play was good. Only downside is the person working in the shop didn’t welcome me or anything and his mood was just a vibe killer. Cart barn attendants were super friendly and on the flip side, the guy is in the AC sitting down and couldn’t carry half the enthusiasm and positive energy that the others were doing so kudos to them. 4/5 stars

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Front 9 is difficult

It was amazing with rush jungle and tropical greenery and trees. But golf cart is so messed up and keep telling us to get back on cart path even we are on the right path. It's so annoying. Ruin the whole experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

BreathtakingDifferent no other reason than the scenery which was spectacular. Apparently, this is the wet season, because the greens were very slow. T

This was our first time playing in Hawaii. It was probably one of the most scenic courses I have ever played on,. It was like playing on a movie set from Jurassic Park. The front 9 was difficult because of the narrow fairways. The back nine opened up a little more and restored my confidence that I could actually play this game. I would definitely recommend this course,, if for no other reason than the scenery, which was spectacular. Apparently, this is the wet season, because the greens were very slow. The course was maintained well although the tee boxes need a little work. All in all, I would definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

The course is not being cared for.

The course is not in good condition. Number 4 hole was closed.. The bunkers are horrible . They also don’t give rain check.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Kamal

It was quite far from Waikiki and the course needs TLC. The pro shop closed before I finished my round. Had difficulty getting an Uber or Lift. Almost got stranded with no ride sharing picking me up. I was lucky that a Lift driver picked me up after waiting for almost 30 mins and there were no golfers finishing the round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Jungle golf

It’s like playing in the jungle. Bring extra balls as it’s target golf. A good test for your game. Not as hard as people say if you play correct tee boxes and you could hit it straight

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great “jungle” course !

Great “jungle” course, with challenging greens, and unique layout ! The driving range is closed, as is the restaurant (which the club’s website does not state).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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