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.
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Golfer Photos
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18th hole Photo submitted by mattjamd on 07/06/2023
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5th hole Photo submitted by mattjamd on 07/06/2023
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2nd hole Photo submitted by mattjamd on 07/06/2023
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Photo submitted by ematsuoka on 05/18/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161182673 on 04/19/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161182673 on 04/19/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161182673 on 04/19/2023
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Photo submitted by WinterGolfTrip on 11/24/2022
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Photo submitted by dan0801 on 10/02/2022
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Photo submitted by Jose2876051 on 08/18/2022
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Photo submitted by u314163024555 on 07/28/2022
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One of many splendid vistas Photo submitted by DiegroBeKatze62 on 07/24/2021
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Photo submitted by Ornstein on 04/13/2021
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Photo submitted by u00000950153 on 03/16/2021
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Great views from almost every hole! Photo submitted by jlatousek on 02/21/2021
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Snow on Mauna Kea Photo submitted by ajamir on 02/09/2021
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Generous Fairways Photo submitted by ajamir on 02/09/2021
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Beautiful views of ocean. Photo submitted by ajamir on 02/09/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161181557 on 02/05/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161181557 on 02/05/2021
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Photo submitted by Snaphook417 on 01/29/2020
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Debbi I& Me Photo submitted by Nellie36 on 02/01/2015
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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
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View from the 3rd tee Photo submitted by jrosedds on 01/21/2014
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#7 green, from the 8th tee Photo submitted by jrosedds on 01/21/2014
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#12, one of the nicest holes, I think. Photo submitted by jrosedds on 01/21/2014
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#17 as we were running outta daylight Photo submitted by jrosedds on 01/21/2014
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Hapuna, Big Island, Hawaii Photo submitted by TonyReboton on 09/10/2013
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Beautiful Views! Photo submitted by golfsilverock on 01/17/2013
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Aloha, now feed me! Photo submitted by golfsilverock on 01/17/2013
Golfer Reviews
The fairways were to bad, we had to tee the ball up to get off the hardpan
Not As Good As Before
This course has been one of our "go to" visits on the Big Island, having played it 5 or six times now. This time the course was in good shape, but the cart paths have become rather sketchy, with crumbling asphalt in too many areas. The carts were also shabby looking as far a age, and the two in our group could have used a better cleaning. The couple we played with had been there with us before and they noticed the same things.
Hapuna used to give the impression that you are playing a top notch facility. The price seemed commensurate with the product. This time it felt like you were paying too much for the experience received. We probably won't book this course in the near future.
Beautiful course
We had a wonderful day at Hapuna. The course was in great shape with beautiful fairways and very nice greens. The greens are fast and in excellent condition which is the way we like them. Some had trouble with them but I thought they were difficult but fair. Would like to play again.
Worth playing
Greens were good. Fairways / rough could use some care and more water. Things seemed very dry, although might be drought related.
Sand traps fair.
Very Nice Course, Slow Play
My wife and I played and encountered the course was constantly backing up and there was a wait time between tee shots. Highly recommend that the course hire a course marshal to keep the pace of play on a timely basis.
Overall very impressed with the course.
Very nice course!!!
Be ready for some great greens, elevation changes, blind shots and great views. Greens were very smooth and rolled very easy. Grounds keeper said they roll the greens three times a week and cut every day. Elevation changes make you consider almost every shot. Was windy so also had to adjust clubs for that. Best course I played while in Hawaii. An ice cold towel to refresh at the end of the round was a great touch and welcome as the day was warm.
Always Breathtaking views
Our favorite on the Big Island. Can see the ocean from Every hole. A must to golf on Big Island.
Good to be back!
The greens were rolling great. Fairways were nice, nice overcast day and very little wind today. The staff was very welcoming. I used to play this course a lot when I was a resident of the big island. The course was in the best condition I have ever seen in the many times I have played it. This course is a great value and a good challenge from the tips. I recommend it with great enthusiasm.
Windy but fun
My wife and I were sent off as a twosome but do to slow play ahead we hooked up with the twosome behind us on hole 6 who were beginners and hitting off the wrong set of tees plus always looking for lost balls. They were nice and we enjoyed the round. The goat family greeting us at a few holes was interesting and a good photo op.
Great time on a great course.
Great time on a well maintained course wit a great layout and beautiful ocean views through out!!! Definitely will
Play it again!!