jsgolfer44

Plush greens and nice full fairways. Beautiful fairways and helpful staff. A good short game test with several longer holes allowing driver.

No, I didn't have a hot (as in great) round of golf, but it was 100 degrees out that day. Even so, we enjoyed the round and found shade readily.

Although the length and layout would seem to facilitate a good score, my great expectations were once again dashed by a few wayward shots. This course can bring on a lot of trouble with being just a little bit off, and that's why it's so maddeningly fun! Barely beat my daughter half my age, and she's catching up fast. Because of the drought, the fairways were thin and hard--good for distance, poor for shot making. Greens were nice, though, and it was a great time together in the SoCal sunshine (I'm in Spokane, WA)

For an executive course, this one is outstanding. Cart paths are all concrete and electric carts are quiet. Greens are elevated and surfaces are mostly smooth. Numerous former bunkers have been replaced with grass bunkers, supposedly to make play easier, but there is still a definite premium on accuracy. Six par 4's give golfers a chance to pull out the longer clubs, but straight drives are crucial. The back nine is especially beautiful with high elevations and stunning views of the Kailua Bay. Parts of the course wind through leafy jungle terrain, there are beautiful flowers, and some water holes. And you can't beat the price. The staff is super friendly, even putting a chilled bottle of water in the cart like a country club!

My adult daughter and I had a super afternoon with no rain and only a light breeze. We came with extra balls, as recommended, and sacrificed three or four apiece to some impossible carries across gorges, but other holes were generously short, so we felt we had conquered the course by both breaking 100! Almost every hole offers a stunning photo op, and it was a perfect way to spend our afternoon. We were able to take the cart onto all but the last few fairways, which are up the hillside and always wet, but that wasn't a problem. The greens were smooth and the fairways mostly wide and generous. Both the pro shop manager and the starter were super friendly. The starter even took time to give us hints, chat, and take a picture of us.

Although its only a nine hole course, I was pleasantly surprised to be told by the starter that I would be playing it twice for a full 18 holes. Play moved right along and the course was not crowded. The staff were friendly and offered tips and chatted afterward. Greens were smooth and fast. Fairways were thin and somewhat uneven, but not bad. The holes were challenging and varied. Great price for a full round of golf with a cart, and still time for an afternoon at the beach! I will definitely go there again.