Mauna Kea Golf Course
Plan your round at Mauna Kea Golf Course
Mauna Kea Golf Course is the oceanfront resort course at Mauna Kea Resort on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii Island. Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed it and it opened in 1964, with a recent renovation led by Robert Trent Jones Jr. It plays to par 72 and 7,370 yards from the Championship tees (76.8 rating, 143 slope). The par-3 3rd, played across a rocky Pacific inlet, is its signature hole.
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.
- Opened 1964
Course strategy
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Mauna Kea Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
353
yds ·Resort
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
336
yds ·Resort
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
179
yds ·Resort
The signature par 3 plays across the ocean near a rocky shoreline, reaching 272 yards from the Championship tees and 108 from the Forward tees.
Hole 4
357
yds ·Resort
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
518
yds ·Resort
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
315
yds ·Resort
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
188
yds ·Resort
A par 3 that plays from one coastal promontory to another with waves crashing below, so wind and a full carry matter.
Hole 8
493
yds ·Resort
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
342
yds ·Resort
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
509
yds ·Resort
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
206
yds ·Resort
An oceanfront par 3 at sea level, like the 3rd, and 250 yards from the Championship tees.
Hole 12
340
yds ·Resort
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
326
yds ·Resort
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
405
yds ·Resort
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
171
yds ·Resort
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
397
yds ·Resort
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
538
yds ·Resort
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
385
yds ·Resort
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Championship | Tournament | Resort | Composite | Forward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 7 | 374 | 374 | 353 | 347 | 325 |
| 2 | 4 | 11 | 380 | 357 | 336 | 305 | 223 |
| 3 | 3 | 13 | 272 | 205 | 179 | 145 | 108 |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 438 | 385 | 357 | 348 | 274 |
| 5 | 5 | 3 | 600 | 560 | 518 | 453 | 372 |
| 6 | 4 | 17 | 338 | 338 | 315 | 284 | 267 |
| 7 | 3 | 15 | 218 | 198 | 188 | 169 | 142 |
| 8 | 5 | 5 | 547 | 526 | 493 | 485 | 446 |
| 9 | 4 | 9 | 430 | 375 | 342 | 305 | 287 |
| Out | 36 | 3,597 | 3,318 | 3,081 | 2,841 | 2,444 | |
| 10 | 5 | 2 | 567 | 534 | 509 | 463 | 428 |
| 11 | 3 | 10 | 250 | 214 | 206 | 191 | 173 |
| 12 | 4 | 12 | 392 | 373 | 340 | 332 | 287 |
| 13 | 4 | 18 | 374 | 337 | 326 | 270 | 264 |
| 14 | 4 | 4 | 425 | 425 | 405 | 324 | 305 |
| 15 | 3 | 16 | 211 | 188 | 171 | 163 | 111 |
| 16 | 4 | 6 | 484 | 425 | 397 | 390 | 290 |
| 17 | 5 | 8 | 620 | 561 | 538 | 493 | 465 |
| 18 | 4 | 14 | 450 | 431 | 385 | 363 | 314 |
| In | 36 | 3,773 | 3,488 | 3,277 | 2,989 | 2,637 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,370 | 6,806 | 6,358 | 5,830 | 5,081 | |
| Rating / Slope | 76.8 / 143 | 74.0 / 140 | 71.9 / 137 | 69.3 / 127 | 66.1 / 118 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | 84.5 / 155 | 81.1 / 152 | 78.9 / 147 | 75.5 / 139 | 71.1 / 125 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Check the resort's aeration closure dates before booking.
- Use the on-cart GPS for yardages and distance to the hole.
- Practice balls are included with your round, so warm up on the range.
- Keep a safe distance from any nene on the course.
- The 3rd hole plays from 108 to 272 yards over the ocean, so choose a tee that suits your carry.
- Expect trade winds to affect club selection on the oceanfront holes.
Carts & walking
All carts have on-board GPS showing yardages and distance to the hole.
Practice facilities
There is a driving range and practice putting greens, and practice balls are included with a round. PGA professionals on staff give private and group lessons and clinics (808-882-5400).
Rentals & pro shop
Rental shoes and TaylorMade and PXG clubs are available. A full-service pro shop sits steps from the first tee, and there is a locker room with showers.
Food & drink
Number 3 is an open-air restaurant near the third hole for food and drinks after a round. A beverage and food cart works the course, and complimentary bottled water comes with your round.
Policies
Tee times can be booked online through Chronogolf or foreUP. The greens are aerated twice a year, and the resort has listed closures of June 1-2 and September 28-29 in 2027; greens can roll slowly for about 10 days afterward. Nene, the Hawaiian state bird, nest on the course, so keep a safe distance and play responsibly.
Quick answers
Mauna Kea Golf Course at a glance
Is Mauna Kea Golf Course open to the public?
Mauna Kea Golf Course is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does Mauna Kea Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Mauna Kea Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,081 to 7,370 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Mauna Kea Golf Course?
Yes. This guide covers Mauna Kea Golf Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes. You can also fly a hole free on its interactive 3D map, then unlock the rest.
Who designed Mauna Kea Golf Course?
Mauna Kea Golf Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and opened in 1964.
What are the cart and walking rules at Mauna Kea Golf Course?
All carts have on-board GPS showing yardages and distance to the hole.
What practice facilities does Mauna Kea Golf Course have?
There is a driving range and practice putting greens, and practice balls are included with a round. PGA professionals on staff give private and group lessons and clinics (808-882-5400).
What food and drink does Mauna Kea Golf Course have?
Number 3 is an open-air restaurant near the third hole for food and drinks after a round. A beverage and food cart works the course, and complimentary bottled water comes with your round.
How do you book a tee time at Mauna Kea Golf Course?
Call the course at 808-882-5409.
Where is Mauna Kea Golf Course?
Mauna Kea Golf Course is at 62-100 Kauna'oa Drive, Kohala Coast, HI 96743.
Info last reviewed November 3, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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