Back
About
Hapuna Golf Course stretches along the beautiful Kohala coastline before rising to over 700 feet above sea level. The snow-topped Mauna Kea volcano serves as a dramatic backdrop and there are seemingly endless views of the Pacific. Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay collaborated to create a visually stunning links course that utilizes the natural contours of the landscape and silky fescue grasses. The design team has received praise for not only the challenge of the design but also for how seamlessly it blends into the existing environment. Palmer incorporated several risk-reward opportunities, especially with the par 5s, the14th is a good example. There are many ways to play this hole, which features a large ravine on the right and a wide, but shallow green. Long hitters can reach the green in two but short hitters prefer two shots and a par 3.
Course Details
Rentals & Services
Practice & Instruction
Policies
Food & Beverage
Lodging
Available Facilities
Available Sports
-
5 Stars
-
4 Stars
-
3 Stars
-
2 Stars
-
1 Stars
-
5 Stars
-
4 Stars
-
3 Stars
-
2 Stars
-
1 Stars
-
Conditions4.6
-
Value4.3
-
Layout4.7
-
Friendliness4.9
-
Pace4.9
-
Amenities3.7
Golfer Photos
-
18th hole Photo submitted by mattjamd on 07/06/2023
-
5th hole Photo submitted by mattjamd on 07/06/2023
-
2nd hole Photo submitted by mattjamd on 07/06/2023
-
Photo submitted by ematsuoka on 05/18/2023
-
Photo submitted by u314161182673 on 04/19/2023
-
Photo submitted by u314161182673 on 04/19/2023
-
Photo submitted by u314161182673 on 04/19/2023
-
Photo submitted by WinterGolfTrip on 11/24/2022
-
Photo submitted by dan0801 on 10/02/2022
-
Photo submitted by Jose2876051 on 08/18/2022
-
Photo submitted by u314163024555 on 07/28/2022
-
One of many splendid vistas Photo submitted by DiegroBeKatze62 on 07/24/2021
-
Photo submitted by Ornstein on 04/13/2021
-
Photo submitted by u00000950153 on 03/16/2021
-
Great views from almost every hole! Photo submitted by jlatousek on 02/21/2021
-
Snow on Mauna Kea Photo submitted by ajamir on 02/09/2021
-
Generous Fairways Photo submitted by ajamir on 02/09/2021
-
Beautiful views of ocean. Photo submitted by ajamir on 02/09/2021
-
Photo submitted by u314161181557 on 02/05/2021
-
Photo submitted by u314161181557 on 02/05/2021
-
Photo submitted by Snaphook417 on 01/29/2020
-
Debbi I& Me Photo submitted by Nellie36 on 02/01/2015
-
The 12th hole at Hapuna Golf Course stares off into the Pacific Ocean from an elevated tee. Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 01/28/2014
-
View from the 3rd tee Photo submitted by jrosedds on 01/21/2014
-
#7 green, from the 8th tee Photo submitted by jrosedds on 01/21/2014
-
#12, one of the nicest holes, I think. Photo submitted by jrosedds on 01/21/2014
-
#17 as we were running outta daylight Photo submitted by jrosedds on 01/21/2014
-
Hapuna, Big Island, Hawaii Photo submitted by TonyReboton on 09/10/2013
-
Beautiful Views! Photo submitted by golfsilverock on 01/17/2013
-
Aloha, now feed me! Photo submitted by golfsilverock on 01/17/2013
Golfer Reviews
Aerated greens
Over the last couple years I have played this course. Each time its does not say the greens have been punched. I find that for whatever reasons the greens still have holes and a lot over sand and you get a very poor roll on the ball. It's very frustrating and for what you are charging is unacceptable.
A shame that it was impossible to putt
The course overall was in great shape, and the weather was great. Pace of play was good because the course was not highly booked. Probably because the greens had been heavily aerated a few days ago, and the greens were so pockmarked and sandy that they were unputtable. A shame, because these greens can be very tri my.
Rating for golf now
We have played Hapuna many times when on the big island. We love the course. This rating is actually for golf now. We got to the course and they let us know that the greens were plugged the day before. It was like putting thru a sand trap. Very disappointed. Golf now should have known and notified us upon booking. We paid $130 each.
Greens
We weren’t informed the greens were just aerated until we arrived. They were 85% covered by sand and putting was terrible. We should not have had to pay full price, vacation time is expensive enough and north of $300 seemed too high. The staff was friendly and my rental clubs were nice.
Hapuna nice course
We have played Hapuna many times.
Tough golf course.
Be careful of wind
Fun and lots of room to play
Very enjoyable course lots of room to experiment and improve your game with great ocean views
Great time!!!!!!!!!!!!
First time in Hawaii and wanted to play 2 great courses. Booked same day for 11:00 tee time. Course in great shape and greens are fabulous. Staff said the greens going to be punched next week. Great time, great pace, great course.
Awesome Course
A golf course in great shape with wonderful views from every hole
