Excellent course with amazing views and challenging golf. The wind changes, changing the course each time you play. We played twice in the last 10 days, and enjoyed both rounds immensely. A tight 3 wood or driver is a must-try on hole 16... one of our golfers hit the green both times from the blues (275 and 280ish). We played a layup golfer and send someone up to watch for the ball (hopefully) landing on the green. Almost better than the golf was the level of service we experienced from the bag drop through to the on-course food. Ricky the starter is the man!! Hopefully he will be working when you play there, along with his niece on the cart. Also the rental clubs were good and came with a sleeve of balls. Even low-handicappers will play a few sleeves of balls here. If you shoot bogey normally, I would bring at least a box of balls. Awesome must-do course. read more

Ocean Course Hokuala - Panorama back nine 4.18.22 - Golf Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

The course is in bad shape. The fairways are brown, worse on the front 9. Sand traps are bad as well. Staff are all very nice.

The course layout is great. The clubhouse is being renovated so using a temporary building. The sand traps are terrible, zero maintenance. I asked the staff if the sand trap equipment was broken and they responded with "it's a more of a problem than that"?! They apologized. For the same price you can play a beautiful and well maintained course called Poipu Bay! read more

Gorgeous ocean views and a very accommodating staff makes for a great day of golf! Highly recommend this course!

Great course in excellent condition. Starter Ricky does a phenomenal job taking care of you from start to finish to have a 10/10 experience ! Ricky is the heart beat of Hokuala Ocean Course and it portrays in his clientele having a great time. Thanks Ricky for all that you do see you next year. Mahalo read more

SOLID deal. Paid less than $200 to play here during a recent visit to the island. We were pleasantly surprised. Course is in great condition and there are some really scenic holes along with some challenging ones as well. Staff is super friendly (especially the starter!) and for the price, we got logo balls and a towel to take home along with access to the range prior to our round. Pay attention to the email that they send to you with the exact Google map location b/c they are currently undergoing a major reno so the parking lot is not where it used to be. Enjoy the round, especially the ocean holes along the back 9! read more

Amazing views, nice greens, worth the money. Starter Hughes is such a nice guy and so friendly. The ladies in the check-in area are great as well. Yummy musubi's and Mimosa's. read more

The course is in really nice condition. Some of the water holes are just spectacular. Our foursome had a great time and enjoyed our round. What made it even more special was the service we received from the employees there - they made us feel so welcomed! Especially Unko Ricky read more

Great course with the best ocean views on the island. The starter, Uncle Ricky, is as good as they come. Hilarious and keeps everything running smooth. 10 out of 10! read more

This is an amazing course to play. The views from the back nine are incredible. We have seen whales in the ocean from this course! The greens are beautiful and the staff amazing. This is a top course and we have played it multiple times. We have noticed in the past month the course is dryer and they do not seem to be watering the fairways as much. It makes for a better roll out; however, we have heard other to golfers comment about the course not being what it was a few months ago. Note: they are also remodeling the pro shop and main building so the pro shop was moved to the snack shack. Not quite the same experience;however, the course is fun and the staff are so relaxed and friendly. We recommend this course for those golfers that want some fun with ocean front fairways. read more

Beautiful course, fast pace of play, very well maintained and the crew takes care of you. Ricky is the absolute man!!!! read more

Ocean Course Hokuala - Golf Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

I played here 4 times while staying at the resort and it's been my best golf experience to date. Beautiful views and a challenging course. I especially like the back nine that has stunning views and some very tough but fun holes. Carts were new with GPS and turn food ordering. Cart girl was super friendly. All staff was super helpful and friendly. But the cherry on top was how the starter Ricky helped us both on and off the course. Even got us some extras at the resort restaurants! read more

The course is in terrible shape and not worth the price. It was really disappointing to have chosen this course over Poipu Bay. I took my parents here with hopes of impressing them but instead felt the need to apologize for terrible conditions. From tee to green it was awful. The fees should have been half the price at most. read more

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Most beautiful course I've ever played! I've played all of the pebble beach courses- I'll put this right up there, plus they honor the Military!!! read more

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The views are definitely worth the price of admission. But not for the faint of heart. The wind on the back 9 is pretty brutal. Example after son hit two strong shots at 17 into the wind and plunked em in the water, i m like forget this hole! 16 is crazy! Blind shot, Down hill par 4, 253 yards... hill on right, ocean on left. I Hit a 4 iron to within 60 yards. son drove two balls not knowing where they went. One was on the green! I decided to watch from the cart path above the hole as he birdied it. The prices and wind combine to keep many duffers from frequenting this track! We had to do it at least once in This lifetime. Of course aided by a $150 gift card as Marriott owners, that made it easy! The staff will pick you up and take you back to hotel in a complimentary 4 seat golf cart. read more

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Oh man, where to start? Bray, Miles and Uncle Ricky were by far the most professional, courteous and friendly folks I've met in some time. I could write a book on how people should be treated and Uncle Ricky would be on every page as an outstanding example of customer service. He truly understands Aloha! This course is in incredible shape and offers a bit of everything. It's not just a signature hole or two, but the whole course is beautiful. The snack shack was wayyyy above Makai in many ways. I would encourage anyone visiting Kauai who wants to golf to hit this place up. Can't say enough about the staff. read more

If you have time to play only one course on Kauai please make it The Ocean Course at Hokuala! You will not be disappointed. you will be hard pressed to find a course that have holes that make you feel small. The design and visuals will make you forget that you are in the middle of the main city of Kauai! Perfect greens and challenging holes will make for some epic golf. But, and this is important.. go because you will not find a friendlier and caring staff. The people at this course make this a truly No Ka Oi experience! Hats off to all the staff (i'm talking to you Ricky!) because they are the ones that will make your experience unforgettable! Aloha! read more

The most beautiful golf course I've ever played and that includes Pebble. Empty due to Covid so we are by ourselves out here. The views are stunning and for the price it's a bargain. The 16th is very memorable and very hard to figure out. The back one ocean holes were amazing pretty and fun! read more

What a fabulous experience!!! The back 9 next to the ocean was gorgeous... but the real exception was the staff. Thank you Uncle Ricky for handling all the details and knowing exactly what we needed including only wanting to golf nine holes and squeezing us into the back 9 at the right time so we weren't rushed and could enjoy the course. He even checked in on us partway through. And the staff at the cafe... wonderfully nice and extra attentive! read more

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This course is unbelievable by itself, but the staff really makes your experience special. Ricky, Joe, and Mila (in the snack shop - she makes a mean sandwich) were all so wonderful, funny, welcoming, and gave great tips on how to play the course, where to go to lunch after, and spend the rest of our trip. 5 stars all around! We played the Ocean Course -- even if you're not a golfer, ride along with someone else in your party. The views are worth it. read more

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Flew in for the round on 9/21/22. Course is next door to Lihue airport so it made it easier to plan for a day trip. Paid $10 for an Uber and it took about 7-8 minutes door to door. Clubhouse lady was awesome and so was the starter. The starter was great at giving us a rundown of the course and helpful tips. I'm knocking a star off due to the guy working the little restaurant counter. Didn't seem too friendly, and was actually a bit pushy. Bought several bottles of water and powerades, when given the total I gave cash. To my surprise he then handed me a receipt(not the change yet) and asked me to fill it out. All there was to fill out was the tip line. It was cash payment. I mean, do you really need to ask for a tip when all you're doing is handing a few cold bottles of water? $5-$6 per bottle of water and Powerade? Management, I suggest you retrain the guy at the restaurant/shop. Needless to say, a negative interaction like that can blemish an otherwise great experience. Course itself is super nice as you would expect. Great condition tee to fairway, and greens rolled true and fast. read more

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Beautiful course, starter was great, other than that not great service- snack shack closed at 2:00, didn't see a soul when we finished the round- a little disappointing- we used to love this course. read more

Ricky made our experience unforgettable and so ROMANTIC!! He started us on the back 9 so we were alone and private . So beautiful and everyone was so great . We loved our complementary water bottle gifts to take home . read more

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One of the best if not The Best courses on Kauai. Worth the price for the round, for the experience, for the "being there." If you ever come to a Kauai for golf, you almost have to play play this course. Heavily suggest you make the effort to play this course in the morning vs afternoon as there is this one hole, forget which number, which is a spectacular view hitting downhill towards Nawiliwili Bay. You're facing the afternoon sun and if it's just right, you're completely blinded by the sun coming off the water so it ends up being a blind shot at the hole. Thanks to literally blind luck I birdied that hole. read more

Service was awesome! From my first round they made me feel like a regular. Everyone new my name. The course is wide open! Everyone plays fast which is awesome! Highly recommend the three day package that give you unlimited golf. The practice facility is awesome. Best part was that I could get 15 holes in, stop in for breakfast with my wife at Timbers and then finish my round. Total relaxation! Great staff! read more

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The best golf course I've ever been to. Friendly staff, great course conditions, and an excellent pace of play. Also the $55 dollar replay makes it very easy to play 36. read more

The Ocean Course is fantastic and the starter "uncle Ricky" as well as Tina in the golf shop and Nia the beverage cart hostess were absolutely wonderful... couldn't have enjoyed the round and the experience more.... I will be back soon I hope!! read more

I have been playing this course for twenty five years. Back to the old Lagoons days and two courses. This is a fabulous course. Every hole is memorable. # 14 is one of the most spectacular holes in Hawaii. 16-18 are three incredible finishing holes. There is not a hole I do not love to play. As good as the course is, the staff is better! Ricky has been the greatest host for many years, We buy a package every time we go to Lihue. His staff is awesome. Thank to Rick, the girls, and all the guys. You are the best. If you don't play this course, you are missing a jewl. I will be back with my buddy in 2 years. Love you all!! read more

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My cousin and I flew in from Seattle, we were trying to find a fun golf course to play while we were down in Kauai. We were staying right near the golf course so we wondered over to check it out and man were we wowed! Uncle Ricky and the staff are some of the greatest people I have had to chance to meet! We walked onto the course and instead of ushering us out to maximize the dollar, Uncle Ricky made sure we have a great experience instead. We went ahead and rented clubs from the clubhouse and then went to find Uncle Ricky. Once we did, he told us to go hit a couple balls from the range and putt for a bit. Then once we were done with that he sent us out. The pass of play was amazing and the atmosphere was even better. The front 9 was more inland, going through jungles and the back 9 was right near the water. We were never rushed, felt like we held anybody up nor even hit into anyone. It truly was the golf experience I have ever played, and I cannot wait to come back and play it again! Thank you Uncle Ricky and staff! Conner L. read more

This course had amazing views, and the staff was great! Ricky the starter made our time at the course feel really luxurious. We felt like we owned the golf course! The people at the snack shop were really nice and the food was great! The back 9 had a great ocean view. Overall, this course was definitely on of our favorites! read more

Favorite course in Hawaii Even though it was just punched and sanded and it's been exceptionally dry this year, the course impressed. Great layout with interesting holes, not just the up and back resort type course (think Poipu). It had elevation, over water holes, own into the rainforest, high on a hill top, blind doglegs and a combo of white silica (easily played) and red clay (argh) sand traps all adding to the aesthetics (only Hualalai is more attractive). Great people throughout (Ricky, Rodeo Joe, cart girls, etc.). And a great vale at $200 a round for Hawaii. read more

This course is so scenic it's almost painfully beautiful. The views are right up there with Kapalua and the course conditions are almost at the same level. The back nine ocean stretch is great fun and will really challenge your game. We played in 20-25mph winds and my 86 felt like it would have been 79 on a calmer day. The hospitality is really nice too. As I got dropped off a pleasant young woman immediately loaded my bag onto a cart, took me to the pro shop to check in and gave me some helpful hints about where to go. Yes, it was $260. However I felt the experience was well worth it. Definitely a must play at least once. read more

August 2022 ,really good golf course tough back nine on the coast. Everyone in the Pro shop were great and super helpful.Ricky who was starter was fantastic knew where everyone was on the course and advised us to start on back nine so not to get held up. He was a real bright star. read more

Front 9 is inland; back 9 has all of the ocean views you could ask for. Beautiful course, relaxing with some challenging holes. read more

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Not one to write reviews but these guys deserved it. Came to Kauai from Oahu for a birthday trip and played the ocean course. The course, the amenities, and the service was unbelievable. I've never experienced nicer staff at a golf course before. 10/10 would recommend and will definitely be returning. read more

What a great experience. The entire staff treats you like you are a member of a country club. On my second visit they remembered my name. The back nine is one of the most challenging and fun course I have played. The holes along the ocean have an unparalleled view. Bring lots of ball!!! I can't say enough about Kellie the head professional. She conducts a clinic twice weekly and it is one of the best deals out there. My wife wants to take up the game and is a complete novice. Kellie took the time to make her feel comfortable. We will definitely play the course next year when we return. It is a must. read more

Not playing or losing golf balls until Friday ,07-30-21 with my grown up kids, but when I called to ask about club rental I was impressed by their customer service. I forgot the lady's name I spoke with. She was very nice and courteous. Right away she made me feel very welcome and gave me all the details of our reservation. I can't wait for our round. read more

One of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. Ricki the starter is phenomenal and adds joy to every round (and paces golfers to optimize your experience). Kelly the head pro gives amazing lessons. Holes are challenging in all the right ways. Never the same round twice. Don't miss the jalapeño pineapple margaritas on the food cart! Amazing people, amazing service, amazing golf. Mahalo! read more

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Terrific golf experience! Everyone at the club house and the starter, Ricky, were very helpful and made for a great morning of golf. You won't have better views from a golf course. If you're hesitating - don't, the views are worth the green fees alone! Only wish I had time to play another round! read more

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Loved this course! I looked up many reviews and course photos before playing this course and everything lived up to the hype! This course will always be special to me. I proposed to my now fiancé on the 16th tee box! read more

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