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Conditions
3.4
Value
3.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
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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.

Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1992) Ed Seay (1992)

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, Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa, Showers, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Fitness

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3.5
603 Reviews (603)

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Reviews 23
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great ocean views from every hole !

Love the course, pace staff and terrific price booking a golfnow "hot deal" Exceptional value !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great link!!

Fouth round on this trip.Always fun to play.Sixth hole tee box has panoramic views of blue ocean,Kohala mountain,Mauna Kea summit,Mauna Loa mountain,Hualalai mountain&Haleakala of Maui island up front.Fantastic!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Baeutiful views

Course was in great shape"A" but didn't have my"A" game but still a great time "Aloha"

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value for money

Great value for money and great ocean views. Definitely best kept secret on big island

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golfnow super price for resort course

Played Hapuna because Golfnow's super price otherwise would not play, too expensive. Windy conditions make play difficult.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Stunning views!

This was the second course my husband and I played on the Big Island. We were paired with a couple of men who had played the course before which was a huge help as many of the holes have blind shots or hidden bunkers! It is a links style on some holes, others have various widths of fairways. Bring at least 2 sleeves of balls! The view of the Pacific from #12 is crazy beautiful. Bring your camera for the views and wildlife!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great scenery but watch the winds

This course was extremely windy when we played, so if you have time, check out the conditions first. Still, we had fun. Great scenery, interesting holes, can be more difficult depending upon tee choice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unheard of customer service

Upon arrival the course was experiencing 45 mph winds. Course management OFFERED to reschedule our heavily discounted tee time for another day. And a Saturday no less.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Keeps you thinking...

Exciting, hilly terrain. Punishing tall, wild grass borders and forrced carries ensure stray shots will never be found. Not your typical beach resort layout.

Perfect condition, fast true greens.
A bargain at a discount.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Views so distracting uncle C drove the cart off cliff!

Yeap its true. The guy was enjoying himself and the next things he was going down the cliff

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A great day of golf

The course was challenging yet playable for the average golfer. My wife who had not played in 5 years enjoyed the layout and scenic views all around. No waiting on this course. The staff was exceptionally friendly and I will be sure to return again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great views of ocean and mountains! Challenging greens and approaches!

Great course with challenging uphill slopes. Fun! Look will see wild goats on the course for a nature experience!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course - lots of topography!

Unfortunately I had no way of knowing the greens had just been punched. Had I known that, I would have waited and booked later in my visit. I wish golf now would make notes regarding such issues.

The course is still a great course. There are significant elevation changes which add to the challenges of the many blind dog legs. It would be great to be paired up with someone that has course knowledge.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Convenient location, Great views, great value

We played a very leisurely afternoon round of very enjoyable golf on May 15, 2015. The layout was a nice variety of up and down play covering a great variety of real estate. I think I used every club in my bag on this round (some better than others!).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This Arnie design is challenging and fun

We have always enjoyed playing here - the pro shop and staff are courteous & friendly.
Although they don't have a restaurant, there is a refreshment cart that is available. The rest of the facilities are excellent.
Love the ice cold bottled water provided too!
If you don't want to bring your clubs to Hawaii, they have good rentals.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course, went back later in the week

Staff very friendly, nice facilities, good experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful course with wide shoulders and a narrow neck.

Came during off season. No competition for the course; we were able to play at a very quick pace. Beautiful course, characterized by wide fairways that narrow toward the hole, elevation changes, very large and fast greens with subtle breaks. Four teeing sets that allow play by high handicappers to reduce tee shot risks or higher challenges for low handicappers who may need to cover a fair amount of yardage accurately to have an adequate chance on their approach shots. Scenic views of mountain and ocean throughout. Course is manicured in all areas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful views from every hole.

Greens are tough but very consistent. Views of the ocean off almost every tee. Pace of play was great, Fairways lush giving a good lie for shots into the green and rough was challenging. Overall a great day out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Target golf rewarding good shots, greens fast, sloped and smooth.

Target golf rewarding good shots, but punishes errant drives that leave the fairway into the lava fields. Green fast and smooth. Played on a windless day, a rarity, and when the wind howls some holes are unplayable as the ball won't stay on the green after stopping. The course doesn't not offer wind checks.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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