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4.6
581 Reviews (581)
5 Stars
415
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
91.5%
Recommend this course
533 out of 581 reviews
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Average Rating
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5.0
1 Reviews (1)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
100.0%
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4.6
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.0%
Recommend this course
45 out of 50 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7370 yards
Slope 144
Rating 76.6
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Mauna Kea Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Fairways Tifway 419 Hybrid Bermuda Grass
Greens Ultra-Dwarf Tifeagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn at all times

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Locker Rooms

Accolades

Reviews

4.6
581 Reviews (581)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 19
Undulating Greens 16
Elevation Changes 14
This course/club is great for:
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 19
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
Advanced Golfers 12
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 19
Worth the Drive 13

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5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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I Recommend This Course
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PRETTY COURSE

Course was in really good shape, price the highest we paid on our trip. Ocean views nice, not busy. Don't understand why is so expensive when no one is on the course. GpS on cart, cart person had lots of food options and drinks best cart yet on a course ! Green were ok, fairways green not dried out like Waikola golf course

Conditions Excellent
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Good
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 10-14
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Plays A few times a week
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5.0
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Perfect weather

Mauna Kea Strutting its Stuff!

One of the top courses to be played anywhere. The greens had been verticut and sanded the same morning we played but they were still rolling really nice. The rest of the course was beautiful as always. The discounted rate on GolfNow left us with extra money to spend in one of the best pro shops anywhere. The staff is super friendly, the pace of play was 4 hours, and the weather was perfect on the Big Island once again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
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Reviews 7
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Perfect conditions

Course was in top shape, greens were perfect and rolled true, not super fast greens but very puttable
Will definitely play again and will bring friends with

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great location and layout with lots of ocean views.

Gorgeous location and layout with zero bunker maintenance and very slow greens. For $250 I at least expect bunkers to be raked and maintained and greens rolling at about 7-8 on the stimp meter is not what I expected either.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

gond care

Japanere stuff took care of us,cause by we played fast.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spectacular Mauna Kea

Played north and south course at Mauna Lani in the same week and loved them. For the avid golfers this is a true test of golf. The various tees and generally generous fairways made it very playable for my wife too. She is a more than decent golfer with 18 handicap. She much preferred this over the Mauna Lani courses. Greens well guarded and bunkers are definitely a hazard so best to avoid. It is indeed a must play. The scenery at Mauna Lani is awesome but the combination of scenery, great hole designs and true golfing test made Mauna Kea our favourite.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

standing the test of time

I played Mauna Kea over 50 years ago and have played quite a few of high level golf courses. I believe this golf course stands the test of time and goes to show you what a wonderful track this is. Loved it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

weather

picked a really bad day to golf- 40 mph winds, rain starting on 8 th hole.
Was able to get a rain check for back rain.
incredible views on many of the holes that I was actually able to play.
not busy- presumably due to weather, maybe high price.
Probably won’t spend this kind of money again but did like the course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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