Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

As a resident of Hawaii, I play this course a handful of times a year. This is really one of a kind of golf course that's built in the middle of the jungle. The front 9 is much more interesting than the back 9 in that it feels like you are really playing in the jungle. Even if you play just once, it's an experience...just hope that it doesn't rain since this region of the island tends to get wet frequently due to the mountain range nearby.

This is a great course with awesome views,and a great layout

One of our favorites. Can't wait for the new greens, will be even better!

Staff is awesome.

Royal Hawaiian GC, along with Ko'olau, are probably the 2 most scenic courses I have ever played, right ahead of The Ocean Course at Kiawah and National Golf Links of America. Just breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys. Playing through the jungles is a great test as the wind was high and 5 feet off the fairway in spots is a lost ball (jungle). That said, the course is MUCH more playable than it's neighbor, Ko'olau, and more fun. Back nine opens up a lot compared to front. Good staff and good greens and fairways. This course is worth playing for the scenery alone, but is also a fun test of golf for better players. Best cart GPS I have ever seen. The flyovers help a lot. Course is literally unwalkable and beginners should play elsewhere.

A fantastic facility and a great round of golf in paradise. A renovation of 9 holes had just been completed, the course was playing quick and challenging. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, picked my bag up from my car in the parking lot next to the clubhouse. If you get a chance to play this course, do it!

This course is a must play to enjoy the beautiful scenery. We always include one round here when we come to Oahu. Wish they had a restaurant or better option for snack bar

This place was touted as like playing in Jurassic Park.....and it WAS!! Very picturesque track and in very good shape (though the greens were spotty). Weather was tough (some rain, and very strong winds), but we got all 18 in and it was very enjoyable! The Starter (Danny) was very helpful!!

This course is not your typical resort course in Hawaii. Each hole is different, the scenary is breathtaking. The greens could be in a little better shape, but I really loved playing here. It is situated in a beautiful area and the staff was just lovely!

we signed up for 18 & were not told had to play same 9 twice. We were not told this until we arrived.
course is beautiful & much more player friendly.
they look like it may be a day to day operation as they are not getting a lot of play.

played here twice within 6 months - it hasn't changed-the front nine is closed and the back nine is VERY muddy- not an enjoyable round.

The course is only using the back 9 so it is getting abused a little. The only bad part is the greens are bumpy and getting a lot of invasive grass growing so it slows the ball and it doesn't go strait. If the greens were fixed it would be a flawless course.
Aloha,

Course is under renovations. Front 9 holes are closed. No mention of this on web site.

Recently the front nine was undergoing some reconstruction, so our round was the back nine twice. At the turn we were quite surprised to see an ambulance and several black Suburbans parked by the clubhouse. Turned out President Obama was on the front nine with his entourage. Despite the condition of the front nine they'd decided to play it. We watched them finish #9 and make the turn. Royal Hawaiian is always a challenge, and this day was no different. Be prepared to lose some balls.

Good: interesting holes, challenging undulating greens, nice scenery, Driving range & practice area greatly improved from before.
Bad: Only allowed to play back 9; front 9 was closed due to green renovations. We were never forewarned before purchasing the green fees which was unfair. Fairways were very muddy although it was sunny; consequently no roll and very messy. Some greens were in very poor shape with weeds....at least management is addressing this with the green renovations. Hopefully better in a couple of months.

This course might be alright in a years time but right now it is in terrible condition for the price. Beautiful and challenging location but wet and muddy. Poor drainage. Weeds on the greens and had the play the back 9 twice because the front is closed. Spend your money elsewhere

The front nine is closed for "re-doing the greens". Back nine greens are over grown with weeds that are nicely mowed…

It has obviously been raining and the course was soaked. Not a dry lie all day. They should not allow play when it's that bad.

We appreciated that it was open on Christmas day so we could play but we were doubly bummed with the outturn.

Sorry to complain for a $25 green fee but something should have been posted about the conditions and only half open.

One of the 9's was closed but we played the back nine twice. Although it rained--not very hard- the course was well-maintained but still had muddy spots.

Royal Hawaiian is my favorite Oahu course. I play there 3-4 times / mo. Great layout! The course is in very good condition EXCEPT for the greens. An invasive weed has taken over 75% of the greens. As a result, these greens have been heavily sanded as they try to convert over to a new grass variety. . The problem first appeared in JUN 2014 and has gotten much worse since then. It may take a few months before these greens are back to normal. If you can get a discount rate, the course is well worth playing.

Terrible greens. Muddy, sandy, weeds. Overpriced for conditions.

the fairway is dood...the course is kind confusing, we have to drive back and forth to find tee box.

the green is the worst i have ever seen....