Waikoloa Beach Resorts (Hawaii Island)

We booked our twosome tee time through GolfPass, using a Hot Deal rate. We were fortunate to have a pretty calm day to play, as winds can be a factor here.

We were assisted by a helpful greeter in a cart, as soon as we pulled up at the drop off. Parking was a challenge, as the lot was full. I found one spot on the street, and a staff member drove me back to the ProShop in a cart, which was much appreciated. Arrive early if you can.

The range was very busy, and a large bucket was $12. You can only hit off matts. Putting area is good, and there’s a small chipping area close to the range matts. Carts were quiet, and had an ice-filled compartment. No gps displays.

Teed off at 11:02, but the pace of play was very slow on the front 9, often with a group still waiting on the tee to tee off when we approached. It became much better on the back 9 - guessing that many groups only played 9, and stopped. A refreshment cart checked in with us by during play. Water and restrooms are available on the course.

The course condition was decent, and there are lots of coastal views to enjoy. There’s a white post at 150 yards on the fairways. Rough was fair, but grippy, and required a little more of a ball strike than expected to roll out. The greens were slow, and it was hard to judge pace and line. Looked like they had been recently dressed. Bunkers are not sand, but a fine coral pebble, which I dislike as they are hard on wedges.

The Village golf staff was outstanding, and the golf course adequate.

A nice local golf course at a much better price point than the resort courses in the area

Bunkers always a challenge since they a heavier fill so it doesn’t blow away. Greens this time, however, pretty rough and inconsistent between holes. Definitely need to figure out which way grain is running before putting.

The course was in good condition overall. The crushed lava rock bunkers were a bit different. It was a fun course that is easier vs others I've played. Quite a few mid fairway bunkers.

It was priced for Hawaii, but would be 70% if the cost where I live.

If you want to go enjoy a fun course good for high handicap golfer.

I'd play here if it was my local course

Course is in great shape. Great layout, good value. In the hills today was not as windy as I would have expected. Forgiving and playable for all skill levels. Would recommend. I've played here multiple times over the years.

I have played here several times in years past. The course wasn’t crowded so play should have been moving well. We were behind a foursome that took 50 minutes to play 2 holes. I called the pro shop and they sent someone out to take care of the problem. They had the group stand aside and we played in 4 and a half hours. Not bad but this is a four hour course. It is in the best condition I have ever seen. I will play it again.

Our 4 some ( two married couples) from Arizona enjoyed our day. The course was in good shape . Some very pretty ocean vistas along with lots of natural areas. The fairways and greens were in good shape. We saw wild turkeys on the course along with a few goats. Lots of nesting ne nes. There are some forced carries but it is a fair course- not “tricked” up. The round was completed in about 4 hours.

Thoroughly enjoyable course. Highly recommend it!

Everything was great except the sand traps were more like pebble traps.