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Kings Course

Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf

Waikoloa, HI, USA
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About this course

Kings’ Course at Waikoloa Beach Resort, sculpted from ancient lava flows on Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, presents a stark, yet beautiful contrast to the turquoise Pacific. Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish in the late 1980s, its wide fairways invite aggressive play, while strategic bunkering and undulating greens test the mettle of even seasoned golfers. The constant trade winds favor those who can master low, piercing shots – rewarding strategic thinking more than raw power. While the course may not host majors, its playability and stunning setting make it a favorite among resort guests and local golfers alike. Carved into the black lava rock, the emerald fairways create a visually striking experience, unique to this corner of the Big Island. The course demands respect with its length, and the firm, fast conditions that define links-style play, albeit with a decidedly Hawaiian twist. Beyond the challenging golf, Kings’ Course has become known for its relaxed atmosphere and aloha spirit. The clubhouse, while understated, is a gathering place where stories are shared and new rivalries are born. It's a place where serious golfers come to take the game seriously, but to embrace the natural beauty of the landscape, and the hospitality of its people.

Quick facts

Location
Waikoloa, HI, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1980
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,074 yards
Difficulty
73.4/135
Course Vaults score
7.9

Getting there

The gateway to Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf is Kona International Airport (KOA), a breezy 20-mile journey north along the sun-scorched Kohala Coast where black lava fields meet impossibly blue Pacific waters. The drive traces Highway 19 as it hugs the western shoreline, passing ancient petroglyphs and the occasional flash of white sand before turning mauka toward the resort's palm-lined entrance. For those arriving by private aircraft, Waikoloa Airport sits just minutes inland, offering a discreet alternative that bypasses the coastal route entirely. The final approach delivers you to the resort's sprawling grounds, where two championship layouts await beneath the shadow of Mauna Kea and the endless Hawaiian sky.

FAQ

Common questions about Kings at Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Kings at Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 27 logged golfers.

Kings was designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish.

Yes. Kings at Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Kings is 72.

Kings plays 7,074 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Kings is 135.

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