Hapuna Golf Course
Hapuna Golf Course is an Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay resort course on the Kohala Coast, with ocean views, lava terrain and dramatic elevation changes.
Big Island Golf Course Guide
Big Island Golf Courses
Find the best Big Island golf courses for ocean-view fairways, resort rounds, lava-rock scenery, upland views and public tee times, from Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani to Waikoloa, Hapuna, Makani, Makalei and Volcano Golf Course.
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Big Island Golf Courses
Browse Big Island golf courses, from resort layouts and ocean-view fairways to scenic courses surrounded by island landscapes.
Makalei Golf Club
Makalei Golf Club offers a cool upland round above Kailua-Kona with dramatic elevation changes, wildlife and wide Kona Coast views.
Makani Golf Club
Makani Golf Club offers an upland Big Island round above Kailua-Kona with wide fairways, water features, mountain air and Kona Coast views.
Mauna Kea Golf Course
Mauna Kea Golf Course is a legendary Kohala Coast layout with oceanfront holes, lava-rock scenery and a newly refreshed resort golf experience.
Mauna Lani Resort - North Course
Mauna Lani Resort North Course offers a scenic Kohala Coast round through kiawe forest, lava terrain and a protected archaeological setting.
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 offers a cool upland Big Island round near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with volcanic scenery, mountain air and unique highland views.
Waikoloa Beach Resort - Beach Nine
Waikoloa Beach Resort Beach Nine offers a scenic Kohala Coast resort round with lava-rock scenery, generous fairways 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 offers an upland Big Island round with generous fairways, well-guarded greens, dry-side weather and wide volcano views.
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.