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3.0
233 Reviews (233)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
69
3 Stars
57
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
41
Conditions
2.6
Value
2.9
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.9
54.2%
Recommend this course
134 out of 233 reviews
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Average Rating
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2.4
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
41.7%
Recommend this course
5 out of 12 reviews
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2.9
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
7
Conditions
2.7
Value
2.9
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
55.9%
Recommend this course
19 out of 34 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

3.0
233 Reviews (233)
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Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too slow

Could.be a fun course but not for what they are charging. $60 usd to Uber each way. And 30 minutes each way. Not in great shape and greens were very slow. All the staff were great. Should be $80 to play not in the $100s. Still haf fun with the guys I joined but really not worth the costs.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bad course condition

There was hardly any expected fairway condition to reward a good drive. Ground was so hard and no nice fairway grass. This poor condition continued onto the green. There were even other invading grass species on the green. How to read a putt with such disturbance! We have played in numerous golf courses in various Hawaii islands. Unfortunately, we must say this course is the WORST one we have played. However, the starter and the employee in the restaurant were helpful and friendly. We will not be back to play on this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wet round

I feel the course would have been better experience if the weather was better, worst conditions I ever played in. It would have been nice if the pro shop would have offered a rain check round or a discounted rate on a second round. Food and facilities were good, staff were friendly, but the course wasn’t in very good shape. The course Marshall informed us after the second hole it was cart path only, this made the playing conditions even worse. We should have been informed before we went out , and been given a chance for a refund.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Nice course and more open fairways. Got really backed up around Hole 15. Skipped last 3 holes, otherwise would have been another 1 hour to 1.5 hours to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hawaii Kai Golf Review

Fairways were just okay. Greens were terrible. I played in the middle of the day at 130 so there was no one else in front or back of me. For $130 it definitely not worth it. You can play Waikele Country Club for $30 more and it's in perfect condition.

Would not recommend playing Hawaii Kai

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Do NOT waste your money!

This was the worst golf course. The reason the round was so fast was due to it being completely empty. Others already aware of the poor shape this course is in. The greens are covered in mowed weeds and the fairways are baron with mostly dirt patches. The sand traps had rocks bigger than my hands. I would strongly suggest if you want to waste money, go shopping at one of the few ABC markets. You’ll get more in return for the money you spend. While this course was $145, not sure I would have paid over $25. Will never return.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Course conditions were poor

Greens were slow and the course was in terrible condition. I was penalized all day for hitting fairways. I wouldn't play there again for $30 with a cart, so $80 was definitely a bad deal.

Small bucket was $10 and the range balls should have been thrown away 5 years ago. 80% of them knuckled because they were so beat up.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth your money

The views of the ocean are negligible, the fairways are dry, the tee boxes beat up and the greens are horrendously patchy with weeds and grass. The carts are old and the clubhouse is the same. The staff were friendly but 150 per player for a visitor for that is outrageous!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

no grass?

nice course, close to home but there is very little grass- dry even on some of the greens. Will this improve when it starts raining ? Hope so

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great features

Very nice staff great course will play again whenever I’m in Hawaii

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

Excellent

Staff all extremely friendly and helpful, hire clubs were the best I’ve ever used. Great course and great day

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

Cost to condition not a value

Course not in good shape, greens are inconsistent.

No food available

No drink cart service

No ice chest on cart

No towels on cart

Entire facility is poorly maintained.

It’s still golf in Hawai’i, so it’s still nice to get out, but this is a $40 course they charge $150 for.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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