23% match
For Blue tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ala Wai Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Ala Wai Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ala Wai Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 25%Accuracy 17%Aim 14%Precision 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
16.8
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ala Wai Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ala Wai Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
citygolf@honolulu.gov
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
404 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald MacKay
Opened
1931
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.8(634 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Ala Wai Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Players will face ongoing par four decisions with drives leading to wedge irons, mixed with long par three tests and par five second shots, where back nine toughness raises big score risks from poor positioning.This course plays as a par four heavy test with creeping back nine demands.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 706208 yards5677 metersCR 76.4Bogey 106.6Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 55.6 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 196 | 525 | 351 | 170 | 370 | 354 | 205 | 360 | 2894 | 500 | 210 | 440 | 552 | 354 | 173 | 333 | 378 | 374 | 3314 | 6208 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705095 yards4659 metersCR 69.8Bogey 96.7Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 45.5 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.2 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 135 | 398 | 266 | 118 | 284 | 237 | 173 | 321 | 2266 | 467 | 174 | 320 | 442 | 264 | 149 | 308 | 353 | 352 | 2829 | 5095 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705861 yards5359 metersCR 74.4Bogey 103.3Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.2 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 54.1 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 147 | 496 | 319 | 150 | 355 | 344 | 185 | 341 | 2685 | 480 | 195 | 420 | 533 | 341 | 163 | 320 | 364 | 360 | 3176 | 5861 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ala Wai Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
71% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Precision10%
11 Week Flagship Program for Ala Wai Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ala Wai Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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76% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision18%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started40% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
48% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
Dispersion26%
67% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment15%
74% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim17%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
75% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Trajectory14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Aim16%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started58% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
69% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Dispersion15%
43% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
58% match
For White tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
45% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Alignment25%
Scoring17%
69% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring14%
Trajectory12%
56% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
75% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started75% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Trajectory17%
Precision16%
78% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring18%
Accuracy14%
29% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
43% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
54% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
60% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion14%
34% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
70% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
72% match
For Red tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started45% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
45% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Dispersion12%
66% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ala Wai Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Ala Wai Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Ala Wai Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Ala Wai Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 76.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ala Wai Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5652 yards. The back tees extend to 6208.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ala Wai Golf Course?
With a course rating of 76.4 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ala Wai Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6208.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Ala Wai Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Ala Wai Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6208.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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