Hapuna Golf Course
Hapuna Golf Course is an Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay resort course on the Kohala Coast, with ocean views, lava-rock scenery, elevation changes and resort golf facilities.
Big Island Golf Course Guide
Big Island Golf Courses
Big Island golf courses include oceanfront fairways along the Kohala Coast, higher-elevation layouts near Volcano and courses shaped by lava fields, native forests and sweeping island views. Browse course guides with details on location, design, facilities, fees and nearby attractions.
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Big Island Golf Courses
Find Big Island golf courses, from resort layouts and ocean-view fairways to scenic courses surrounded by island landscapes.
Makalei Golf Club
Makalei Golf Club is a mountain course above Kailua-Kona, with elevation changes, bentgrass greens, lava tubes, cinder cones, wildlife and Kona Coast views.
Makani Golf Club
Makani Golf Club is a public 18-hole, par-72 course above Kailua-Kona, with wide fairways, water on nine holes, cooler mountain air and views from Hualalai to the ocean.
Mauna Kea Golf Course
Mauna Kea Golf Course is a Kohala Coast resort course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., with oceanfront holes, lava-rock scenery and a famous over-ocean third hole.
Mauna Lani Resort - North Course
Mauna Lani Resort North Course is an 18-hole Kohala Coast resort course with kiawe-lined fairways, lava terrain, ocean views and a signature par-3 17th hole.
Mauna Lani Resort - South Course
Mauna Lani Resort South Course offers an oceanfront Kohala Coast round through ancient lava, resort scenery and the famous over-water 15th hole.
Volcano Golf Course
Volcano Golf Course is an 18-hole upland course near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with cool mountain air, Mauna Loa views, nene habitat and a public driving range.
Waikoloa Beach Resort - Beach Nine
Waikoloa Beach Resort Beach Nine is a Kohala Coast resort golf loop with generous fairways, large greens, lava-rock scenery and nearby ocean views.
Waikoloa Beach Resort - Kings' Nine
Waikoloa Beach Resort Kings' Nine offers a strategic Big Island resort round with Scottish links-style features, lava outcroppings, lakes and pot bunkers.
Waikoloa Village Golf Club
Waikoloa Village Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 Robert Trent Jones Jr. course above the Kohala Coast, with ocean views, wide fairways, trade winds and a relaxed village setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best golf courses on the Big Island?
Popular Big Island golf courses include Mauna Kea Golf Course, Mauna Lani Resort courses, Waikoloa Beach Resort courses, Hapuna Golf Course, Makani Golf Club and Volcano Golf Course.
Which Big Island golf courses have ocean views?
Mauna Kea Golf Course, Hapuna Golf Course, Mauna Lani South Course and Waikoloa Beach Resort courses are known for Kohala Coast scenery and ocean-view fairways.
Are there public golf courses on the Big Island?
Yes. Several Big Island golf courses welcome visitors, though tee times, rates, rental clubs, dress codes and resort access vary by course.
Which Big Island golf courses are near Kona?
Makani Golf Club and Makalei Golf Club are upland Kona-area courses, while Kohala Coast courses such as Mauna Kea, Mauna Lani and Waikoloa are north of Kona.
Should golfers reserve Big Island tee times ahead?
Yes. Popular resort and visitor-friendly courses can fill quickly, especially during busy travel periods, so advance tee times are recommended.