Hawaii golf
Best golf courses in Hawaii.
Ranked by LooperScore, BogeyMap's own algorithm. 54 of the 54 courses we publish in Hawaii are playable without a member invite.
BogeyMap publishes 54 golf courses in Hawaii, of which 54 are playable without a member invite (public, resort, municipal, or semi-private). Hualalai Golf Club in Ka'upulehu currently leads the state with a LooperScore of 90.1. The cities with the most courses are Ewa Beach, Kahuku, Kailua-Kona.
54
Courses published
24
Public
27
Resort
3
Semi-private
Top-rated courses in Hawaii
Hualalai Golf Club
Ka'upulehu, HI
Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Hualalai Golf Club is a stunning resort course that gracefully winds through lush kipuka and over dramatic black lava flows. The course culminates with breathtaking seaside finishing holes, offering a challenging yet beautiful experience. The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai has been recognized among the World’s Best Golf Hotels.
Mauna Kea Golf Course
Kohala Coast, HI
Princeville Makai Golf Club
Princeville, HI
Wailea Golf Club (Gold Course)
Wailea, HI
Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s South Maui showcase — lava terrain, ocean views, and 7,078 yards.
Poipu Bay Golf Course
Poipu, HI
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., Poipu Bay Golf Course is a highly acclaimed resort course on Kauai, known for its stunning Hawaiian landscape with Polynesian mountain views. This challenging layout features 85 bunkers and five water hazards, offering an exciting test for all skill levels. It was the long-time home of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf and consistently ranks among Hawaii's best.
Mauna Lani Golf Club (South Course)
Waimea, HI
Kohala Coast lava flows and the iconic ocean par-3 15th — the Big Island's most dramatic resort layout.
Kapalua Golf Club (Bay Course)
Lahaina, HI
Arnold Palmer's original Kapalua layout — coastal resort golf with Pacific views on every hole.
Kapolei Golf Course
Kapolei, HI
Designed by Ted Robinson Sr., Kapolei Golf Course on Oahu is a championship public course known for its generous fairways, 150 bunkers, and five sparkling lakes. A former host of the Ladies Hawaiian Open, it consistently ranks among Hawaii's best public courses by Golf Pass and Golfweek.
Hapuna Golf Course
Kohala Coast, HI
Kaanapali Golf Course (Kai)
Lahaina, HI
Ko Olina Golf Club
Kapolei, HI
Ocean Course at Hokuala
Lihue, HI
Jack Nicklaus oceanside design on Kauai's dramatic coastline
Makena Golf & Beach Club (South Course)
Kihei, HI
RTJ Jr.'s most dramatic Maui design — lava fields, Molokini views, and 7,017 yards of South Maui golf.
Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort - Blue Course
Wailea, HI
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Wailea Golf Club (Emerald Course)
Wailea, HI
1,500 varieties of tropical flora frame RTJ Jr.'s lush South Maui resort layout.
Waikoloa Beach Resort (Kings Course)
Waikoloa Village, HI
Weiskopf & Morrish's 7,074-yard lava links on the Kohala Coast — the Big Island's most challenging resort round.
Turtle Bay Resort (Arnold Palmer Course)
Kahuku, HI
Arnold Palmer's North Shore classic — ocean views and tropical terrain on Oahu's famous Kahuku peninsula.
Waikoloa Beach Resort (Beach Course)
Waikoloa Village, HI
Ancient petroglyphs, lava fields, and ocean views — RTJ Jr.'s unique Kohala Coast resort layout.
Turtle Bay Resort (George Fazio Course)
Kahuku, HI
George Fazio's original North Shore layout — links-style coastal golf on Oahu's Kahuku peninsula.
Coral Creek Golf Course
Ewa Beach, HI
Hawaii Prince Golf Club
Ewa Beach, HI
Olomana Golf Links
Waimanalo, HI
Maui Lani Golf Course
Kahului, HI
Pukalani Country Club
Pukalani, HI
Golf by city in Hawaii
Architects behind Hawaii's best golf
Common questions about Hawaii golf
- How many golf courses can you play in Hawaii?
- BogeyMap publishes 54 courses in Hawaii. 54 of them are public, resort, municipal, or semi-private, meaning a visiting golfer can usually book a tee time directly with the course.
- What is the best public course in Hawaii?
- Kapolei Golf Course in Kapolei holds the highest LooperScore among public courses we publish in Hawaii (83.4).
- How does BogeyMap rank Hawaii courses?
- Every list is generated by LooperScore, BogeyMap's own 0-100 composite of course quality signals, verified golfer ratings, and editorial review. We never republish another publication's rankings, and a course only shows a score once the underlying evidence exists. See how the rankings work.
- Can BogeyMap get me on a private club in Hawaii?
- No. BogeyMap doesn't sell tee times and never guarantees access. For clubs that allow limited outside play, Looper Pro members can read researched Access Intel describing how that access generally works — the club is always the final authority.