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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Review

Not the course if you want to hit driver/woods, especially off the tee. Stock up on the Costco pack of 24 balls before heading to the course

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

Tee boxes were hard to find at times. Enjoyed the fact that the 2-nines were completely different.

The starter Ernie was very helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wife

Took my wife this time to see the beauty of this place , played great today, they need to put water jugs back on course and open the restrooms on course again ,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Direction to each hiole

Needs clear/visible directions to the tee boxes and hole markers. We were lost on some holes. Other than that the course was challenging but fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Day

Went to play a round with my grandson. We had a great day. Although the rough needs to be cut as it was difficult to find our ball when we didn’t play it down the middle of the fairway.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A stunning front 9

Yeah we get Covid has happened and that the bunkers, etc are unkempt due to lack of staff.

No one greats you to carry your bags, clean etc,

No bar for an after game brief, etc (and it was great 4 years ago). Get it and hope it picks up but the drip in the ProShop was just reprehensible….so sorry to interrupt on two or three occasions you watching the football. Really poor attitude and shame if he is the face of the course!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Chance of a lifetime...

1st time to play, without any knowledge of the course's layout, had a really good time with the game, challenge, layout, proximity to the majestic mountain, ravines all over, is my kind of golf. I will play it again if given a chance. I was so lucky to play with some locals who led the way and to go.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

It’ was my second time playing here , no rain this time humidity was up , no wind but play was great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Spectacular setting

The course is situated between incredible mountains and has a great layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bucket List Course

This is a beautiful, unique course, unmistakably Hawaiian! You’ve got to play here to appreciate it. Will definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Run thru the jungle

Certainly different from the coastal choices normally played in Hawaii. Its an interesting drive but worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Skull Island

This is a beautiful course in an undeveloped area. The natural beauty, the elevation changes, I half expected to see King Kong. I’m a 13 handicap and I brought nine balls. Some friendly locals loaded me up with a dozen or so more from the water hazard. Good thing or I wouldn’t have finished the round. Thanks guys! I didn’t shoot my best score (not even close) but wow, what an experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Course Poor Facilities

Arrived at the course with plans to eat then play. Turns out the restaurant has been closed since COVID pandemic started. Just cold sandwiches in from a cooler and cold drinks or coffee. So, we went to Kailua for lunch. The bathrooms are in excellent condition but like most courses on Oahu the facilities are very dirty and in a state of disrepair. The highlight was the awesome course layout and condition. The windy and sometimes wet conditions made the drives tricky and putting confusing (fast/slow and unreadable greens). Drives not carefully hit meant a lost ball in the jungle and yes it is a real jungle so don't even think about looking. Still enjoyed the course and holp to play it again. Plan to hit 5 or 10 above your handicap.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Jungle Golf

The course is in the deep jungle on the east side of dramatic mountains. Blake gave us an excellent talk on the course and how to play certain holes. We'll go back on a future visit to Oahu. Budget a couple sleeves of balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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