
Nanea Course
Nanea Golf Club



About this course
Nanea Golf Club, carved into the dramatic volcanic slopes above Hawaii's Kona Coast, presents a uniquely private and challenging golf experience, a testament to understated elegance. This exclusive enclave exists on a foundation of deep respect for the land and Hawaiian culture, fostering a serene atmosphere of privacy. Architects David McLay Kidd and Jim Wagner crafted a course that embraces the natural contours of the terrain. The layout unfolds across rolling hills and ancient lava flows, featuring wide fairways that reward bold play and strategically placed bunkers that punish imprecision. The ocean vistas are breathtaking, yet the inland routing emphasizes the property's diverse character. The course is known for its risk reward holes allowing members to test their medal against the island landscape. Nanea's two courses exist in harmony with the rugged landscape and privacy which fosters deep relationships between the families who share the property. Though relatively young, Nanea has quickly garnered a reputation for its exceptional course conditions and uncompromising commitment to privacy and sustainability. Members often describe the experience as a true escape, where the focus remains squarely on the game and shared appreciation for this remarkable setting. The exclusivity allows for a more bespoke golf experience catering to the families who appreciate all that it offers.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in HI
Quick facts
- Location
- Kailua-Kona, HI, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 2003
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- David McLay Kidd
- Par
- 73
- Length
- 7,061 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.1/140
- Course Vaults score
- 9.3
Getting there
The journey to Nanea Golf Club begins at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA), Hawaii's primary gateway to the Kona coast, situated just fifteen minutes north by car. For those arriving by private aircraft, Kona International's fixed-base operators provide seamless handling, while the nearby Waikoloa Heliport offers an alternative for ultra-private arrivals. The drive south from the airport traces the volcanic spine of the Big Island, descending through lava fields and sparse kiawe scrubland before the landscape softens into the manicured grounds of Nanea Golf Club, where the Pacific emerges in brilliant blue relief and the air carries the mineral warmth of Hawaii's volcanic heart.

FAQ
Common questions about Nanea
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Nanea has a Course Vaults score of 9.3 out of 10 based on 33 logged golfers.
Nanea was designed by David McLay Kidd.
Nanea is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Nanea is 73.
Nanea plays 7,061 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Nanea is 140.





