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Hapuna Golf Course

62-100 Kanuna'oa Drive

Kamuela, HI 96743

United States

Telephone

Primary: (808) 880-3000

Fax: (808) 880-3010

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Overview

Adjacent to Mauna Kea Golf Course (a current Second 100 Greatest member), the Arnold Palmer-designed Hapuna Golf Course opened in 1992 and features dramatic elevation changes. As many holes play on an exposed hillside overlooking the Pacific, strong winds are often present and make the course play quite difficult. There is a blend of downhill and uphill holes, with the downhill holes offering fantastic ocean views.

About

Holes 18

Length 6875

Slope 136

Price $195

Facility Type Public

Designer Arnold Palmer

Awards

Best in State: Ranked inside the top 15, 1997. Ranked 19th, 2023-'24.

Panelists

Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists

3.7

100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES

Shot Options

6.3091

Character

6.4985

Challenge

6.4426

Layout Variety

6.5418

Fun

6.624

Aesthetics

6.7615

Conditioning

6.4631

Reviews

1 / 7

Review

“Hawaii is quite possibly the most beautiful setting for a golf course. Although this course didn't have any holes right on the ocean, nearly every hole had a view of the Pacific. Fairly balanced test of length, accuracy and finesse, with the prevailing winds playing a factor. Nice mix of uphill/downhill, dogleg left/right, short/long par 4/5s. Finishing hole was a great design to round out the day."

2024

2 / 7

Review

“Fun course with good views down to the ocean."

2023

3 / 7

Review

“Beautiful setting. The holes that play downhill toward the ocean are excellent, and not just because of the view, while the uphill holes are often just okay."

2022

4 / 7

Review

“If headed to Mauna Kea, make sure to also play Hapuna. It definitely exceeded my expectations -- good solid golf holes with some amazing views from higher on the hill."

2021

5 / 7

Review

“Course has nice views but not many good golf holes."

2018

6 / 7

Review

“Folks like to denigrate this course, but I think it is fun. I have played it three times. Each time the wind has blown hard. I'd like to see what it is like on a calm day, because in the wind it is a beast. The terrain is rolling and the greens are interesting."

2018

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