Royal Hawaiian GC
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3.9
693 Reviews (693)
5 Stars
325
4 Stars
189
3 Stars
90
2 Stars
53
1 Stars
36
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.2
73.3%
Recommend this course
560 out of 693 reviews
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3.6
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
65.2%
Recommend this course
15 out of 23 reviews
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4.1
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
79.6%
Recommend this course
39 out of 49 reviews
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Course Highlights
Royal Hawaiian delivers jaw-dropping jungle and mountain views on every hole, with a wildly creative layout that belongs on any golfer's bucket list. The exceptionally friendly staff and solid value make this challenging, scenic round well worth the trip.

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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Reviews

3.9
693 Reviews (693)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 28
Forced Carries 24
Narrow Fairways 17
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 25
Advanced Golfers 19
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 14
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 23
Convenient to the City 10

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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 25
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
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Lay Out

Prettiest course on Oahu! Greens needed extra attention, too slow and didn’t roll out true. Still the lay out and beauty trumped the green issues. Take extra balls, very challenging course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well worth it

Was greeted warmly by staff. Gave us great a great explanation of what to expect on the course. Other than the ground being a little hard not watered, it was a different experience. But be prepared to lose some balls especially on the front 9. Well worth the price of admission. Definitely would do it again if I ever get back there

Conditions Good
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
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed seemed to me they are going out of business. Carts are old and slow and white tee were pretty well torn. There was no water available out on the course. Driving range is closed. The greens and fairways were in great shape. The scenery and setting is excellent.

I would not play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
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

Awesome course in paradise

Great course, playing golf in a Hawaiian forest, what more can you ask for? Good upkeep of the course, friendly staff, golf cart has great features and beautiful setting. Course is a little tough, narrow and blind spots so bring a lot of balls. Had a blast on this course, worth every penny!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Power cart wouldn't approach 5th hole

I love this wild course but there was only one way to the 5th hole over a bridge and the cart refused to approach the bridge. The green is surrounded by a ravine and I tried another cart path that sort of went in the right direction but couldn't get to the 5th hole so I couldn't find the 6th tee or the 7th or 8th and after driving down many dead ends I finally found the 9th tee but another group who got there normally was ready to play so I just went to the back nine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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