The Club at The Club at Hokuli'a

The Club at Hokuli'a occupies a dramatic stretch of the Kona Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii, approximately ten miles south of Kailua-Kona. Jack Nicklaus designed this private course, which opened in the mid-2000s as the centerpiece of a residential community. The property sits on ancient lava flows descending from the slopes of Hualalai volcano toward the Pacific Ocean, creating a distinctive landscape of black rock, native grasses, and coastal views.

The routing takes advantage of the site's natural elevation change, with holes moving across and down the volcanic terrain. Several holes play along or near the coastline, offering views of the ocean and the rugged Kona shoreline. The design incorporates the lava rock formations into the playing corridors and hazards, with fairways carved through the dark stone and native vegetation. The course features wide landing areas in keeping with Nicklaus's design philosophy, though the volcanic rock and trade winds add strategic considerations.

The Club at Hokuli'a serves a small membership within the residential development. The setting is remote by Kona standards, accessed by a private road through lava fields and kiawe forests. The property emphasizes privacy and the natural character of the coastline, with the course integrated into the broader landscape rather than dominating it. The club operates as an amenity for property owners and their guests, maintaining a low profile compared to the resort courses that line much of the Kohala Coast to the north.