Royal Hawaiian GC
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3.8
669 Reviews (669)
5 Stars
318
4 Stars
180
3 Stars
87
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
33
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.1
71.9%
Recommend this course
544 out of 669 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.1
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
77.5%
Recommend this course
31 out of 40 reviews
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3.8
108 Reviews (108)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
65.7%
Recommend this course
71 out of 108 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
669 Reviews (669)

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Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really lacking in course maintenance

Definitely is on a unique and beautiful piece of land. The fairways had little grass, half of the greens were putting and bump and very slow. Cart paths only, would have been nice to know ahead of time, no snack bar or beverage cart. They need to work on these items as like I said , the course is on a great piece of property with scenic views of the surrounding mountains.:(

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

Needs some minor touch up but…

I had the opportunity to play one round on Oahu. Royal came in first when comparing so many things but with a few finishing touches this place will be amazing again. First it’s travel golf so it’s expensive but the value for the round was spot on. The scenery is amazing and if your target game is on it’s challenging but fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bring LOTS of balls!!!

Most frustrating day of golf ever. The condition of fairways is poor. Pete Dye designed this course…..no need to say more!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

BUCKET LIST COURSE!

Honestly one of THEE BEST courses I’ve played at! First nine are def harder and more OB left right and in the middle. Back nine opens up more and less OB, but still tough. The fairways on the front are def a little bare, but keep in mind that this part of the island gets rain NONSTOP! So given that, I understand why the fairways look that way. Greens have bent grass I think, so they are a little slow and bumpy. But honestly the VIEWS do it justice! If you’ve never been, make this the last course you play on your stay because you WILL lose balls 100%. Looking forward to improving my score next time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not the royal experience I was expecting

This place has some cool views but It has a very outdated feel.

driving range wasn’t opened.

The snack shop was closed but they had a limited supply of snacks in the golf shop.

Golf carts were old.

Course is very patchy for a place that has good weather all year it could be in better condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fire

What a fire course, people and conditions

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Value ends with the Views

The views are incredible. However, everyone gong else was disappointing. Fairways were hard and barely had grass. Drive out for the scenery, grab a drink and play somewhere else.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

No marshal

Terrible pace of play, waited 30 mins to tee off, and finished the round with 5 hours, no marshal on course.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful views, terrible condition

The views are unmatched but man oh man does the course need some work. The greens are in rough shape, you will have bumpy putts all day. The fairways on the front 9 are not in good condition, the back 9 gets a little better. Overall if this is your first time playing here you will enjoy the views but most likely not come back due to the price and conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Amazing views and experience- not a playable golf course

A course to experience for the incredible views and layout among the Oahu rainforest. Probably the most scenic golf I’ve ever experienced and highly recommended for that reason. However - it a golf course that was made to play and score. The fairways are very tight - and some tees give you nothing to look at.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairways are muddy and greens have divots in them... charged higher then other courses for views alone...terrible course maintenance...starter told us he would rather play other courses because they have a good greens keeper

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 129
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

One and Done

Spectacular views on a neglected course. Cart path only, hilly, wet, uncut in many areas, slow greens and a number of buildings that are abandoned. Don't waste your time or money.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The views are amazing

The course is a tough track. You won't find better views on a course. The fairway conditions were less than ideal, but they did have a large rainfall recently. Plus, it was cart path only which made it more difficult. For aome reason, they started us on hole 2-8, then circled back to 1 and 9.This was my 2nd trip to Oahu and I played it both times. It is a must play every trip.

Conditions Average
Value Good
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
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

challenging and tough

This is a golf course in the jungle. It was a very challenging and tough course. I lost four balls. I think it's a course that everyone should try at least once.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Too bad

Beautiful course but no starter. People just did what they wanted. Pace of okay was horrendous.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old track lost it’s luster

The Royal Hawaiian was once a gem of a course. Today, not so much. The course layout is still very challenging, The maintenance of the course has a lot to be desired.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My favorite

This is my favorite inland course. Golfing in Jurassic Park. Amazing scenery. Difficult golf. Miss the fairway and your ball is gone. But for me, I like the challenge. I golf it at least once every time I come to Oahu.

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