A view from The Ocean Course at Hokuala.
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4.4
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
92.0%
Recommend this course
90 out of 102 reviews
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4.4
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.6
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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14 out of 14 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7156 yards
Slope 142
Rating 76.2

Formerly known as Kauai Lagoons Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (1988) Jack Nicklaus (2011)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Standard golf attire is required at Ocean Course at Hokuala. No t-shirts, tank tops, halter tops, cut-off shorts or denim. Covered footwear or golf specific sandals only.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

Reviews

4.4
102 Reviews (102)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 7
Bunkers 6
Forced Carries 6
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 8
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 7
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 8
Near the Airport 6

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Broad fairways, very quick greens and pace of play, sensational Panorama

The panorama on the back 9 is amazing! Fairways could be under better conditions but greens are top and very quick. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful, I would definitely recommend to play this course!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome day of golf

A bit breezy on back 9. Very scenic, greens rolling true, a few tough par 3. Front 9 a few blind shot holes. Great experience

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Over priced

Driving range is below average, no grass and no stand for clubs. Front nine is in poor condition and the layout is very boring. If all the holes were like 14-18, it would be worth the $ and live up to the hype. For a fee of $200+, there are better options.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course in Lihue

Great course in Lihue, right by the airport (you can watch planes takeoff/land on a couple of holes).

The front 9 is a decent layout through mostly open areas. A couple of highlight holes, namely 5, 6 & 8.

The back 9 is on a whole other level. Much more interesting layout, with several beautiful yet challenging holes that tempt you with hero shots but can quickly punish you (thanks Jack!). The ocean views here rival any of the best courses in Hawaii.

Overall it was a great golfing experience. Shout-out to all the friendly staff. The starter (Ricky) was a true highlight -- Go Niners!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Time visiting from Massachusetts

I visited the Big Island the prior week and played three rounds of golf on that island including one round at Mauna Kea. This was the only round played in Kauai and it did not disappoint. It was the most expensive round of golf of the four but the views on holes 13-16 made it worth the price. Staff were very friendly. Course conditions were excellent and the greens were in fantastic condition and rolled true and fast (similar to Mauna Kea). Played below my handicap for the day and was appreciative of the GPS on the carts. Some of the layout is blind so having the GPS was great. There was wind off the ocean that came into play on most of the holes. Course management was important, especially on holes 16 tee shot (lay up) and on 18 (lay up before the lake) and got on in 3 and was happy with a bogey result. After the round the cart attendant gave me a ride back to the Marriott resort we stayed at adjacent to the course. Must play course on this island.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Expensive but a wonderful challenging course

I am 82 with a 9 handicap and play tees set for 52-5400 yards.based on how far I hit my average driver - 190 yds and average 5 iron. - 150 yds. I believe the average golfer playing 6000 yds or more will have their hands full! Take a lot of balls. I shot an 81 and it has been 3 years since I last played this course. It is in the best condition. Greens are very fast if you are putting with the grain. Winds were up 20 -30 mph which is 2-3 more club going against it. But I sure enjoyed a couple of 250-270 drives too.
Have fun out there! Playing from the correct tee box is not taught. Check the internet until you have found the metric for the Driver and 5 iron chart. It will make your game more fun and that is what is all about!
Miami1

Layout Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing views on this course

Course was a good challenge with the wind. Had a good time.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
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

Back 9 beauties

The back 9 is beautiful with challenging scenic views. Beverage cart found is several times!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course conditions and great staff

The course was in really good condition, great greens, etc. also great views. The staff was friendly and the on course amenities were also in great condition and were staffed with friendly people.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 143
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor

Scenic

Finally saw ocean on back 9. Downhill green on dogleg left was awesome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Stunning course!

Loved playing this course. Fairways were nice and wide but had plenty of challenges closer to the pin. Stunning Mountain View’s on the front nine then nothing but ocean views on the back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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