Hapuna Golf Course
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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
Challenging, plays great in the prevailing winds
But tough when the wind comes in from the west. Great layout over rugged volcanic terrain .....
Well maintained with great views to the Pacific
The staff is very customer oriented and the course is in great condition with lots of elevation changes and great views to the ocean. My only advise is don't play this course when the trade winds are blowing unless you like to hit into 20 to 30+ mile an hour winds. Tees are set up for all handicaps.
A great golf day with wonderful views!
My wife and I were looking for a nice golf experience on a higher rated golf course to end our 2 week stay on the Big Island. We chose Hapuna, mainly based on the value we were able to get through GolfNow.com and the resounding good reviews. We heard that the views were great from this course and were not disappointed! It was a perfect day for us, the course was not busy at all for a Saturday. Only ran into one foursome in front of us, who let us play through and the course was clear the rest of our round! Word to the wise...if you are a long driver of the ball, bring your A game. There is plenty of trouble to be found if you are left or right of the fairways! We will definitely play here again when we return.
Challenging course
Fun course well maintained. My only gripe is that they were sanding the greens while I was playing. We all know it needs to be done but tell me you're doing it before I make my tee time
Lots of individual character
This course makes you want to come back and "manage it" better. Tithe condition of the course was exemplary. I felt like I was playing a premium course for a poppers fee.
Average course
Service at the front deck in the pro shop was very poor. Had to wait for service. We had to bring our golf clubs from the bag drop to the back to have them loaded. On course play was slow.
difficult course, beautiful condition
We were first on the course at 7am. Everything was beautiful, perfectly manicured, and although we landed in too many traps, they were immaculately raked. A beautiful day!
Beautiful Views
Although the day we played was extremely windy, we had fun and enjoyed the course. The views were very nice
Ocean View Golf on Big Island
Hapuna is a great golf course if you can get it for the discounted rate. The course was in very good condition with the exception that the greens had been recently sanded but the still putted true. Beautiful views from almost every hole. The challenging part is that several of the holes have hidden greens from the back two tee boxes which makes driving a little difficult to set up the next shot. We really enjoyed our visit to this course.
this course is ok at best
Course was just punched and sanded. We were not told when we made tee time. Guess that is why we were the only one on course.!!! When asked for a rain check, we were told no in no uncertain terms. Very rude...Will NEVER play there again..
Best value for Big Island resort course
Love playing Hapuna. A little hilly, but not bad. Good mix of difficulty and forgiveness. Course was a little dry this year. Golf Now rate makes this an outstanding value for Kohala resort course. Highly recommended!
Some elevation to this course, unlike the beach resort courses.
Views of the ocean and elevation changes beginning at sea level and rising to 700 feet, Hapuna Golf Course nestles into lava rock terrain above the west shore of Hawaii’s Big Island. This Arnold Palmer / Ed Seay course is a championship design that was built in 1992 and stretches to just under 6,900 yards. Teeing off at just under 700 feet of elevation, the signature par-4 12th provides one of the most spectacular panoramic views on the Big Island - including Maui in the distance.
Bathrooms at 4, 10 and 15.
Awesome views and goats are a common sight.
4 bottles of water included
Some highway traffic noise in distance.
A lot of beautiful vistas!
Have played Hapuna many times over past years & unfortunately the course was poorest condition I've seen.
I know they aerated not to long ago but greens were still very sandy and a few bare spots on a few greens.
great views and elevation changes
Wonderful value. Putting a challenge. Helpful and friendly staff.
Lots of elevations and target golf.
It was a great time with my wife. The course is fun and the staff is great.
This course has the potential to be a great course.
This course isn't as difficult as the course next to it, Mauna Kea. The fairways and greens were a little stressed with bare spots on some od the greens. The views of the distant ocean and surrounds are very beautiful. Overall, still an excellent course to play.
GREAT RESORT EXPERIENCE GOOD VALUE
TERRIFIC LAYOUT AND COURSE CONDITIONS WITH JAW DROPPING VIEWS. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Course layout was very nicely done however they had aireated greens 3 weeks before and they had still not healed properly which made putting no fun
Great layout would play it again and hopefully the greens would be in as good a shape as the remainder of the course.
Nice variety of holes
Great value and well maintained. Nice vista views of the ocean. Wild goats greeting us on the 13th tee. Overall a great facility with nice helpful folks. Challenging as well as beating the ridiculous green fees of the overpriced resorts.
Not very long course, enough challenge to give average golfers.
Course is in very good conditions, greens fast. Great view in several holes. Only food and drinks is from food cart. None available at the turn. Very expensive to buy from food cart, bring your own drinks and food, Shower,steam room and sauna after golf is great.. Store staff not very friendly, no friendly greetings when I checked-in. Staff seems to had different attitude on what color the person is. Purchased a expensive golf shirt and clerk want to charge me for a shopping bag.
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