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Big Island Golf Course Options
You may choose to play any of the courses listed as part of
you package.
Courses you select will determine the final cost for your
package.
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Hapuna Golf Course
The Hapuna Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf
course nestled in the dramatic natural contours of the land
from the shoreline to about 700 feet above sea level. The
course offers spectacular views of the Kohala Coast and the
Pacific Ocean while majestic Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and
Kohala Mountains form the backdrop. This course, which was
named "GOLF Magazine's" 1998 list of "Gold Medal Resorts,"
was built on the side of a hill overlooking the ocean. It is
a target type course with plenty of natural vegetation in
play. Water hazards (three lakes) come into play on four
holes. There are also some transitional or waste bunkers
that are part of the course's design.
Championship Tees Course Rating: 18 Holes; Par 72, 6,875
Yards, Rated 72.1, Slope Rated 134 |
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Kona CC Ocean Course
Kona Country Club's Ocean course offers difficulty to
golfers because the course is situated very close to the
shoreline and has a strong crosswind. Being so close to the
ocean, golfers may even get sprayed by ocean mist. The
handicap-one hole, number 8, a 355-yard strong dogleg right
features a long right fairway bunker lodged in the bend and
a small green bunkered on the left. Out-of-bounds markers
line the right side of this par-four hole. Two of the Kona
Country Club's back nine holes, the 12th and 13th, play
along the ocean, giving additional hazards.
Championship Tees Course Rating: 18 Holes; Par 72, 6,579
Yards, Rated 71.6, Slope Rated 129 |
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Kona CC Mountain Course
Kona Country Club at Keauhou Bay offers numerous golfing
experiences. Golfers find themselves playing over lava tube
blow holes, look over onto the Pacific Ocean or admire
ancient Hawaiian archeological sites. Amazing ocean views
from every hole! The fairways are concurrent to the ocean,
and everything, including most greens, break toward the
ocean. The 7th hole, the number-one handicap 420-yard par
four, is a favorite hole. This hole features an elevated tee
shot to a narrow landing area, and two right fairway bunkers
and impinging lava. To make this tee shot successful, a
gentle "right-to-left" shot should give you an advantage
over the approaching sloping fairway.
Championship Tees Course Rating: 18 Holes; Par 72, 6,471
Yards, Rated 71.5, Slope Rated 133 |
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Big Island Country Club
A true Pete/Perry Dye course, Located at the 2500 foot
elevation in the cool mountain air above Kona. The course
has Bent grass greens and Bermuda fairways with spectacular
water features. Five sets of tee boxes ranging from
4,600-7,200 yards give all caliber of players the proper
challenge. The 17th hole island green is their signature
hole. This course is at a higher elevation than typical
Hawaiian courses. The fairways are slightly rolling and play
host to over 2,000 types of vegetation. The medium-sized
greens are undulating and moderate in speed. Two holes have
large trees in the middle of the fairway. The greens, as
well as the fairways, remain in excellent condition
throughout the year. Water comes into play on nine holes.
Championship Tees Course Rating: 18 Holes; Par 72; 6,661
yards, Rated 73.9, Slope Rated 136 |
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Makalei Hawaii CC
The setting for this exceptional full service country club
is very spectacular. The course is routed through the lava
fields at elevations of 2,100 to 2,800 feet. This location
provides unbelievable views of the island and the coastline
below. The added elevation make shot selections interesting
and the courses design makes for an enjoyable day of golf.
The facilities and dining room are all first class, and you
will be treated as a member for the day. The greens are fast
and require a delicate touch in order to score well here.
Championship Tees Course Rating: 18 Holes; Par 72, 7,091
Yards, Rated 73.5, Slope Rated 143 |
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Mauna Kea Course
The incomparable Mauna Kea Golf Course offers golfers the
perfect challenge to match their level of play. Created by
Robert Trent Jones, Sr., the 18-hole championship course
presents dramatic changes in elevation, large undulating
greens, and 120 well-placed bunkers. There are incredible
panoramic sweeps of sea and land, featuring snow-capped
Mauna Kea, rugged lava beds, and the sparkling blue Pacific.
One of the most spectacular features is the famous Third
Hole -- where surging inlet water races to meet the rocky
shoreline, affording one of the most breathtaking views in
golf today.
Championship Tees Course Rating: 18 Holes; Par 72, 7,114
Yards, Rated 73.6, Slope Rated 135 |
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Mauna Lani South
Mauna Lani Golf Club South Course fairways are composed of
Bermuda grass and the rough is rather thick. Most of the
fairways are lined by the natural rough along with pahoehoe
and a'a lava rock. Lava rock must definitely be avoided as
if you are lucky enough to have your ball bounce back to the
fairway your ball will never be the same again. The South
Course highlights are two holes that play beside the ocean.
Hole #15, a par 3, requires a tee shot over the ocean to the
green and is one of the most photographed holes in the
world. Hole #7, another par 3, borders the ocean and during
the winter months golfers can enjoy watching humpback whales
migrating offshore. Most of the greens are flat and you can
roll your ball to the flag. The speed of the greens is
sometimes hard to determine and there are many subtle
breaks.
Championship Tees Course Rating: 18 Holes; Par 72, 7,029
Yards, Rated 73.1, Slope Rated 133 |
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Mauna Lani North
Mauna Lani Golf Club North course with its sinuous brown
forms of pahoehoe (smooth) lava, emphasizes rolling
fairways. Groves of twisted kiawe trees along the fairway
edges and a more pronounced topography make the holes seem
quite a contrast from the south 18. Water hazards come into
play, and several holes are contiguous with the ocean. There
are as many as five different tee positions on most of the
holes to give golfers a wide range of options in meeting the
challenging conditions. The North Courses rolling terrain
and groves of Kiawe trees come into play.
Championship Tees Course Rating: 18 Holes; Par 72, 6,993
Yards, Rated 73.2, Slope Rated 136 |
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Waikoloa Beach Course
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the resort-style Beach
Course is literally carved through the magnificent lava
flows along Anaeho'omalu Bay. The Beach course features
numerous sand bunkers, brilliant water holes and the most
spectacular oceanfront par-five in Hawaii on the 502-yard,
twelfth hole. Carved through the magnificent lava-flows
along Anaecho'omalu Bay, the Beach course is a challenging
yet scenic golf course that runs along the Pacific Ocean
where views of breaching whales and vistas of the other
Hawaiian Islands are not uncommon.
Championship Tees Course Rating: 18 Holes; Par 72, 6,566
Yards, Rated 71.5, Slope Rated 133 |
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Waikola Kings Course
Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, the Par 72 links,
7,000 yard layout features six major lakes and approximately
75 bunkers. The sophisticated bunker strategy and multiple
tee placements work together to create a challenging course.
The Kings' Course is more of links-style design because of
its deep sand bunkers and ocean winds. This Scottish-links
style layout features numerous pot bunkers, undulating
fairways multiple tee placements and lava outcroppings
throughout. Upon opening in 1990, the Kings' Course was
ranked as one of the top new courses you can play by Golf
Digest. A LPGA tournament was held here in 1992. Carved
through the magnificent lava-flows along Anaecho'omalu Bay,
the Kings' course is the golfer's avenues into an area
steeped in history and legend. Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish
built the Kings' Course to challenge the better player with
undulating fairways.
Championship Tees Course Rating: 18 Holes; Par 72, 7,074
Yards, Rated 73.9, Slope Rated 133 |
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Waimea CC
Set in a beautiful valley between the slopes of Mauna Kea
and Mauna Loa this excellent golf course is a Scottish links
style course that plays its way through beautiful eucalyptus
groves and native brush. The course can be a tough test when
the trade winds blow. But the relaxing setting in this
lovely ranchland will make for a peaceful day of golfing
enjoyment. The Ranch House Restaurant nearby is home to some
of the finest beef dinners you will have anywhere.
Championship Tees Course Rating: 18 Holes; Par 72, 6,661
Yards, Rated 72.1, Slope Rated 132 |
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