While Hapuna does not have holes along the ocean like many of the bigger name courses on the Big Island, the significant elevation changes provide a different type of challenge and beatuiful views of ... Continue »

While Hapuna does not have holes along the ocean like many of the bigger name courses on the Big Island, the significant elevation changes provide a different type of challenge and beatuiful views of the island and ocean from above. The first few holes take you up into the hills that gently rise away from the ocean. The bulk of the remaining holes play atop the hills and provide numerous panoramic views of the island and the ocean. The last few holes take you back down the hills to the clubhouse.

The golf course is essentially right across the street (inland) from the Mauna Kea resort. Greens fees are a little less expensive than some of the other courses nearby largely due to its distance from the ocean. However, all the elevation changes provide a nice contrast in playability. The fairways are generous and the greens are more undulating than other island courses due to all the elevation changes. The conditioning was great as well.

I played here at the end of March and I saw one other person on the course during my entire round. I would highly recommend playing Hapuna, especially in between rounds at the bigger name courses (Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea, Hualalai). You'll enjoy it just as much as the other courses and will pay a lot less. Great value.

Hapuna Golf Course Review
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