Hawaii Island, Kauai & Oahu golf courses: tee times & green fees 2027
These four resort courses are spread over three islands, so the trip is really two or three short stays joined by inter-island flights. On Hawaii Island, Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani South lie about 15 minutes apart on the dry Kohala Coast, both cut through black lava and both reached from Kona. Mauna Kea, Robert Trent Jones Sr.’s 1964 course, reopened in December 2024 after a rebuild led by his son. Poipu Bay, beside the Grand Hyatt on Kauai’s south shore, staged the PGA Grand Slam of Golf from 1994 to 2006. Ko Olina, on Oahu’s leeward side about 17 miles from Honolulu, hosted LPGA events across three decades. All four sell tee times to the public. Only Poipu Bay and Ko Olina print a rate card, so this page lines up what each one charges and how to get there.
- Courses compared4 on 3 islands
- Published fees fromUS$210
- Fly intoKona (KOA), Lihue (LIH), Honolulu (HNL)
- Golf seasonAll year
- Open to non-guestsAll four
Compare Hawaii Island, Kauai & Oahu courses
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| Course | Green fee from | What’s included | Getting there | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 1Mauna Kea Golf CourseResort championship course | Rates on request · how to book | BookRead the guide | ||
 2Mauna Lani South CourseResort championship course | Rates on request · how to book | BookRead the guide | ||
 3Poipu Bay Golf CourseResort championship course | US$245Checked November 2026 · details | BookRead the guide | ||
 4Ko Olina Golf ClubResort championship course | US$210Checked November 2026 · details | BookRead the guide |
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Which Hawaii Island, Kauai & Oahu course should you book?
Mauna Kea Golf Course
Mauna Kea’s 3rd, played from old lava over breaking surf to a kidney-shaped green, 272 yards from the back tee. The December 2024 rebuild brought paspalum turf, and the Marriott-booked hotel package takes 50% off green fees here and at Hapuna.
Green fees & bookingPoipu Bay Golf Course
Poipu Bay, where Norman, Els, Mickelson and Woods won the Grand Slam of Golf. The 16th, a 501-yard par four on the coastal bluffs, is the picture hole, and ancient stone heiau stand protected inside the layout.
Green fees & bookingKo Olina Golf Club
Ko Olina, whose free shared shuttle collects golfers from three Waikiki pick-up points each morning and lunchtime. Book it with the tee time at least 24 hours ahead, and play Ted Robinson’s waterfalls and tiered greens for US$275 off-resort.
Green fees & bookingWhat a round really costs.
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Kauai and Oahu publish their prices; the Kohala pair quote yours inside the booking engine. Poipu Bay charges US$295 before noon and US$245 after for 18 holes until 15 December 2026, and US$200 for a second round within ten days. Ko Olina asks US$275 off-resort, US$245 with proof of a Ko Olina Resort stay and US$210 at twilight after 1pm, with 4.712% general excise tax added. Its 2027 rates climb to US$295 and US$265. Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani show a fee only once you pick a time on Chronogolf or EZLinks. All four are played from carts and none lists caddies.
Getting around.
Each island has its own airport, so plan on a hire car per island and a short flight between them. Kona (KOA) serves the Kohala Coast: Mauna Lani is about 30 minutes from the terminal and Mauna Kea roughly 40, and buses on that coast are sparse. Lihue (LIH) is 25 to 30 minutes from Poipu Bay, through the Tree Tunnel on Maluhia Road. Honolulu (HNL) is about 30 minutes from Ko Olina along the H-1 when traffic is light; from Waikiki allow 45 minutes or more, or ride the club shuttle. Kona has flights to Honolulu, Maui and Kauai, and the hop from Honolulu takes under an hour.
When to play.
Every course here plays all year, so choose dates by crowds, wind and maintenance rather than by season. December to March is the peak on the Kohala Coast, with visitors from North America and Japan and humpback whales offshore. Trade winds build through most afternoons, which changes Mauna Kea’s 3rd and Poipu Bay’s coastal back nine, so take morning times for the ocean holes. Ko Olina adds US$20 to 18-hole rates from 14 to 31 December. Check aeration: Ko Olina closes in May, and Mauna Kea shuts on 1–2 June and 28–29 September in 2027, with slow greens for about ten days after.
Questions golfers ask.
Can you play these Hawaii resort courses without staying at the hotel?
Yes, all four take public bookings. Staying on the resort still pays at three of them: Grand Hyatt Kauai guests pay US$265 before noon and US$225 after at Poipu Bay, Ko Olina gives resort guests US$30 off if they show proof of their stay in person at check-in, and the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel package halves green fees. Four Seasons guests at Ko Olina pay the off-resort rate.
What is the cheapest round of golf on this list?
Ko Olina’s twilight rate, US$210 after 1pm in 2026 plus tax, is the lowest 18-hole fee published here. Poipu Bay sells shorter loops if time is tight: holes 1–7 for US$120, a nine for US$150, or range and three holes from US$75 between 3pm and 4pm.
How far ahead can I book tee times in Hawaii?
Ko Olina opens its sheet 90 days ahead for visitors and charges the full green fee if you cancel later than 24 hours before the day of play. Poipu Bay takes online bookings 30 days out. Mauna Lani’s Players Pass brings tee times up to ten days ahead, and Mauna Kea’s Chronogolf listing lets you reserve now and pay later.
Can I play two rounds without changing islands?
On Hawaii Island, easily. Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani South are about 15 minutes apart, Hapuna shares the Mauna Kea resort, and Mauna Lani’s Golfer’s Dream Package covers unlimited play on its North and South courses over three days within a week. On Kauai, Poipu Bay’s unlimited deal is US$645 for three rounds used within 90 days.
Do Hawaii golf courses use caddies, and what should I wear?
None of the four lists a caddie programme; every round is from a cart with GPS. Dress rules are stricter than the beach setting suggests. Poipu Bay bars swimwear, tank tops, T-shirts, cut-offs and halter tops, and Ko Olina asks for smart casual golf clothes and soft spikes.