Hapuna Golf Course in Kamuela, Hawaii, USA | GolfPass
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Value
2.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
2.4
Amenities
2.7
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6875 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.3

Hapuna Golf Course stretches along the beautiful Kohala coastline before rising to over 700 feet above sea level. The snow-topped Mauna Kea volcano serves as a dramatic backdrop and there are seemingly endless views of the Pacific. Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay collaborated to create a visually stunning links course that utilizes the natural contours of the landscape and silky fescue grasses. The design team has received praise for not only the challenge of the design but also for how seamlessly it blends into the existing environment. Palmer incorporated several risk-reward opportunities, especially with the par 5s, the14th is a good example. There are many ways to play this hole, which features a large ravine on the right and a wide, but shallow green. Long hitters can reach the green in two but short hitters prefer two shots and a par 3.

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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1992) Ed Seay (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa, Showers, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Fitness
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Reviews

3.0
602 Reviews (602)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 23
Bunkers 17
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
Advanced Golfers 12
A Weekend Splurge 8
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 20
Worth the Drive 15

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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Sad to say. not what it used to be.

This course isn’t the top notch course I remembered it to be. Pace of play this Saturday was so slow it was maddening. The course is not being kept up. It’s not worth the price to play here when there are better options nearby. Staff and cart girl were nice. The environment is over grown and construction debris mars the scenery.

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Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very nice course

A friend recommended this course. While not directly on the ocean there were plenty of ocean views. The course has a lot of elevation changes. Fairways and greens were in very good shape. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. Rental club price was a little steep but were Talylormade Stealth in very good condition. The 2 sleeves if ball and free divot tool and ball markers was a nice touch. We got a nice deal booking at noon and a further discount booking online about a month ahead of time which made up for the steep club rental. Goats were fun to watch too!

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course, needs sand

Challenging layout, great condition. Sandtraps were hard dirt--not gonna lie, that was disappointing. Goats 🐐 on every hole lol

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome experience!

Great course with scenic views! Excellent condition from tee to green and luv the goats!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Views

The staff was very nice and helpful to someone who’s never played there before. The course was very nice and had some nice views of the island. Greens were in excellent condition. A lot of goats around the course, but they don’t bother you.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome golf and island views

I had a great time playing a round at Hapuna. The course was in good shape. Tee boxes were well kept and greens were challenging but not over the top. Pace of play was excellent. No golfers pushing and none in front. Free range balls included as well as complimentary waters. Will play again. The cost of the round was reasonable due to GolfNow pricing discounts.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens and goats

Loved the immaculate greens and wild goats that are all over the course. Beautiful golf layout and wonderful views of the ocean. Amazing time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great views

Great views from the course.
Course is challenging without being too hard for an average golfer. Bring a few balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect Golf Day!

Playing the Hapuna course equates to a perfect day of golf! If you’re staying at the Westin, then the Hapuna course is a must. The course is always in excellent condition and the staff is friendly - highly recommend!

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Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 111
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 111
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice views and a great course

Challenging course on the hillside above the Westin Hapuna Resort. Drink plenty of water as the course is often warm. Excellent course conditions. Greens are on the fast side. One of my favorite courses here on the big island.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough first time

Greens were perfect and fast, for first time playing it was a little tough to know where to hit blind shots, lots of climbing. Bring a few extra golf balls.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really fun layout

First time here...great layout friendly staff and awesome views.
The day we played the winds were sustained at 30mph. The front nine was predominantly into the wind and up hill, the opposite for the back nine.
Back nine was a blast... a few of the par 4s become driveable from the resort tees (6,050), and the par 5s can be driver wedge.
The only negative I would say is as a first timer not knowing the landing areas or protected areas make it a tougher outing.
Overall, I'd come nack for sure.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wind and elevation

A lot of elevation changes on this course. It is short but when the wind blows here it adds difficulty. Greens were in good shape and pretty fast. Bring a hybrid club for a lot of tee shots as a driver will get you in trouble if too long.

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