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2.9
229 Reviews (229)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
69
3 Stars
55
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
41
Conditions
2.5
Value
2.9
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.9
49.6%
Recommend this course
130 out of 229 reviews
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2.1
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
6
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.2
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
25.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 12 reviews
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2.6
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
10
Conditions
2.4
Value
2.7
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
45.5%
Recommend this course
15 out of 33 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6500 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.0
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Hawaii Kai Golf Course - Championship
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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Architect William F. Bell (1973)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

2.9
229 Reviews (229)
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Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

My New Favorite

Excellent course. Very helpful and polite staff. Comfortable pace of play and great course conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Overall good experience. Good for all skill levels. Greens were in fair condition. Would play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

9 course play

What made this a low rating was that when I got to the course. They stated they don’t do the time I was given. So I had 90 mins to play and had to rush. This app should have better coordination with the courses times and rules.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Could be good but isn’t really.

First, it’s a blessing to be able to play golf in January. And Hawaii is beautiful. And the folks in pro shop were nice.

But the condition of the course was not good and the cost to rent 13 clubs was $75.

Still a golf day in January is still a wonderful thing.

I’ve heard the course is prettier in the summer.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Better options elsewhere

Nearly a 5 hour round. Greens were so slow it was like putting on a rug. Not what I expected for the cost.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

At about $150 this course was whey below expectations. Course in poor condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lack of maintenance

With the exception of a few holes, playing conditions weren't up to the standard of other courses we've played on Oahu (greens 1/5, fairways 2/5, rough 1/5, traps 1/5, tee off area 3/5). We will not return.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better than expected

After reading many reviews, I was not expecting much when I grabbed a time at Hawaii Kai. I was coming off an injury and needed a cheap round to get back into golf mode. I ended up playing with the Head Pro and had a wonderful time. Course conditions are average at best, but tees were good and greens slow but good. It is a solid layout with a good variety of holes. If you can get a low price it's worth a round.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Better than expected

After reading a number of reviews I was a little leery of paying the freight to play Hawaii Kai, but was coming off an injury and needed to play something less expensive to see if I could even play. The young man in the Pro Shop needs to brighten up his attitude, but everyone else was fantastic. The course is a fair test of golf with a good variety of holes. I am a 5-8 handicap and found it challenging without being unfair at all.

Course Conditioning? Tees were very good, fairways not great, greens were pretty good

I'm definitely going back. Great deal for the 'Hot Deals" price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs some water

Course conditions were not best. Really in need of some water. Nice layout but no really memorable holes. Fair value but expected something more lush for Hawaii.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Run down

From the beginning to the end it’s obvious there’s very little investment towards making the course enjoyable at all

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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