The stunningly beautiful and award-winning Mauna Kea Golf Course, created in 1964 by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. on a previously barren black lava field, remains an all-time favorite in beauty and design. The elevated, undulating greens and prevailing coastal winds demand accuracy. The challenging Big Island course offers stellar coastal views as it tumbles across seaside cliffs. Some holes play right alongside the ocean – or across it.
"Mr. Rockefeller, if you allow me to build a golf course here, this'll be the most beautiful hole in the world." Robert Trent Jones, Sr., at the 3rd hole site.
Without changing the essential character of his father's design, Rees Jones Inc. re-planted the championship Course with highly efficient ultra-dwarf Tifeagle Bermudagrass on the greens and Tifway 419 hybrid Bermudagrass on the tees, fairways and roughs. State-of-the-art irrigation systems, liners in the bunkers, and advance drainage improvements keep our Hawaii golf course in top shape and save on environmental resources.
As for play, the number of bunkers has been increased to 99, overall yardages have expanded by about 200 yards from the tips, and multiple tees will challenge all levels of players.
| Course Statistics |
Yards |
Par |
Rating |
Slope |
| Championship |
7,370 |
72 |
76.6 |
144 |
| Tournament |
6,806 |
72 |
73.6 |
140 |
| Resort |
6,358 |
72 |
71.4 |
138 |
| Composite |
5,798 |
72 |
69.2 |
133 |
| Forward |
5,096 |
72 |
66.0 |
122 |
