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Hapuna Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
334
4 Stars
209
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.6
Value
1.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
1.9
Amenities
2.5
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
0
Value
0
Layout
0
Friendliness
0
Pace
0
Amenities
0
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
0
Value
0
Layout
0
Friendliness
0
Pace
0
Amenities
0
About
Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6875 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.3
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament | 72 | 6875 yards | 73.3 | 136 |
| Championship | 72 | 6534 yards | 70.4 | 130 |
| Resort (W) | 72 | 6029 yards | 66.8 | 122 |
| Resort | 72 | 6029 yards | 74.7 | 129 |
| Forward | 72 | 5067 yards | 64.4 | 117 |
| Forward (W) | 72 | 5067 yards | 68.9 | 117 |
Scorecard for Hapuna
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship M: 73.7/138 W: 81.0/155 | 366 | 348 | 545 | 351 | 155 | 441 | 178 | 533 | 435 | 3352 | 372 | 550 | 416 | 159 | 566 | 437 | 162 | 419 | 462 | 3543 | 6895 |
| Tournament M: 72.3/131 W: 78.6/154 | 349 | 337 | 536 | 338 | 140 | 422 | 144 | 497 | 413 | 3176 | 372 | 519 | 383 | 131 | 500 | 414 | 160 | 406 | 442 | 3327 | 6503 |
| Regular M: 69.4/123 W: 75.0/139 | 329 | 313 | 511 | 306 | 130 | 339 | 135 | 473 | 413 | 2949 | 339 | 483 | 328 | 116 | 472 | 398 | 157 | 387 | 400 | 3080 | 6029 |
| Composite M: 67.1/116 W: 71.9/125 | 272 | 265 | 471 | 256 | 119 | 333 | 118 | 434 | 349 | 2617 | 305 | 415 | 275 | 97 | 434 | 363 | 140 | 364 | 341 | 2734 | 5351 |
| Forward M: 64.8/111 W: 69.1/117 | 265 | 255 | 434 | 250 | 110 | 291 | 111 | 429 | 345 | 2490 | 300 | 410 | 272 | 94 | 431 | 317 | 103 | 312 | 338 | 2577 | 5067 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 2 |
Course Details
Year Built 1992
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes
GPS No
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Bunker 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 Proper golf attire must be worn at all times
Food & Beverage
Bar, RestaurantLodging
Lodging AvailableAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Spa, Showers, Locker RoomsAvailable Sports
Fitness
Reviews
2.7
Reviewer 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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Fabulous Golf Course
From entering the Oro Shop greeted by a great staff to playing one of the top courses in Hawaii, it doesn’t get any better!!!
Greens are great, fairways are fair, a true test!!!!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 03/28/2022
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
A little dry
Fun course. Little dry in many places. Over all in really good shape but could have been better.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On 03/21/2022
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Nice round of golf.
We had a great afternoon playing Hapuna. The pace of play was excellent; the course was in excellent condition; practice areas (driving, chipping and putting) were all very good. The course is challenging but fair to play. We’re looking forward to playing again.
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Not Worth
With this nuch, there are many other courses with better view in Kona.
Nothing to impress here.
Layout is ok but nothing else.
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On 03/20/2022
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On 03/17/2022
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Good round
The course need a book that explain every hole difficulties. ,,, we saw some at other course ,,,very helpfull
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On 03/15/2022
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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