Ko'olau Golf Club
Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii 96744
Honolulu County
USA
Web: www.koolaugolfclub.com
Tropical splendor stars at Ko'olau Golf Club in eastern Oahu. The Dick Nugent-designed course encompasses three distinct climate zones and is carved out of a tropical rain forest. The course, located on the side of a mountain range, features winding ravines, elevation changes and picturesque views of waterfalls.
Beauty meets tropical splendor at Ko'olau Golf Club in eastern Oahu.
Ko'olau Golf Club encompasses three distinct climate zones and is carved out of a tropical rain forest on the side of a 2,000-foot mountain range. The golf course features winding ravines, memorable elevation changes and exceptional views of waterfalls.
The targets for the holes are ravines, and the rugged landscape also features lush vegetation and gigantic sand bunkers. With a slope rating of 152, the Dick Nugent-designed course is considered the toughest in the nation, and it was named in 1997 by Golf Digest as one of the top two golf courses in Hawaii.
Before you hit the golf course, hone your swing at the five-acre practice facility. Amenities include a natural grass driving range, an elevated chipping green and a two-tier putting green. Golfers can also enjoy an elegant clubhouse that features a full-service pro shop and a golf school. End the day at Honey's, restaurant that's been drawing crowds for years. The eatery was also the career birthplace of Don Ho.
Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Dick Nugent
- Public/Private: Public
- Year opened: 1992
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways: Bahia
- Greens: Bahia
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Included in fee
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $110
- Week-ends: $110
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Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: Yes
- Dress code:
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament | 72 | 7310 | 152 | 75.7 |
| Forward | 72 | 5102 | 129 | 72.9 |
| Championship | 72 | 6797 | 145 | 73.5 |
| Resort | 72 | 6406 | 138 | 71.7 |
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- We played Ko'olau during the winter, which is the wet season, so the course was damp, but absolutely the most scenic track I've ever been on. It's very difficult, but I knew that going in, and I was there for the experience, not the score. Some of the holes are simply breathtaking, and you often catch yourself just standing and looking around, instead of concentrating on your game.
It's the only course I've ever played in the islands, but I'd play it again in a heartbeat.
other than dampness during wet winter season, I will rate this one better than other well known, over- priced courses around other islands.