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The course rises over 400 feet in elevation from the Pacific shore, offering sweeping ocean views on almost every hole and benefiting from gentle coastal breezes, making it playable all year.
About
The Club at Hokuli'a is a Jack Nicklaus Signature private course on Hawaii's Kona Coast, renowned for its dramatic ocean views and masterful design. Frequented by its members, the course provides a challenging yet rewarding experience, with fairways and greens cascading through lush terrain and a climate ideal for year-round play.
Caddie Tip
Focus on club selection as wind can subtly affect shots despite the location’s relative shelter; many greens feature subtle breaks influenced by the ocean, so always factor in both line and speed when putting.
The Main Challenge
The most formidable challenge is the course’s demanding length and the ever-present, subtle ocean wind, combined with sloping, fast greens and several holes that climb or descend steeply from tee to green—making club selection and approach accuracy critical to scoring.
The Good
Golfers rave about the panoramic Pacific views from nearly every tee and green, the lush landscaping, and the thoughtfully routed fairways that wind through diverse, rolling terrain. The peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere enhances the exclusive feel, and recent renovations have improved playability and aesthetics, especially on the closing stretch.
The Not So Good
Some members wish for expanded guest access and enhanced pace-of-play enforcement on busy days. Others seek even greater diversity in on-course amenities and refreshment stations, noting that the remote luxury setting sometimes leads to less convenient options for visitors.
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Clubhouse
The clubhouse features refined locker rooms, a golf shop, dining with Pacific vistas, and dedicated social spaces. Members benefit from a spa, event lawn, and wide-ranging wellness facilities, supporting both relaxation and active lifestyles.
Practice Facilities
Members enjoy a full practice range, short game area, and putting greens. The adjacent fitness complex offers ocean views, a lap pool, tennis, and yoga studio, creating a full-service environment for golf improvement and personal wellness.
Dress Code:
Standard
No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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