45% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hawaii Kai Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Championship Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Championship, 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 23%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%
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.
19
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Championship
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: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver 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
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Championship.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
contact@hawaiikaigolf.com
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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
8902 Kalanianaole Highway
Course Description
Hawaii Kai Golf Course is a two-course golf facility on the east side of Oahu, featuring a 6,500-yard Championship Course designed by William Bell and an 18-hole Executive Course by Robert Trent Jones. The venue offers a golf academy, practice facilities, and event spaces for weddings, banquets, and tournaments, with panoramic views of Molokai and Sandy Beach Park. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, the club provides visitor and resident tee times, dining options, and memberships. It serves golfers of all levels, from juniors to seasoned players, and emphasizes lessons, casual play, and special events.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. Bell
Opened
1973
Google Reviews
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⭐3.7(610 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 Championship, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated precision choices on short par fours and par threes while longer par fives tempt big swings with severe score risk from handicap patterns and high ratings.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726453 yards5901 metersCR 78.4Bogey 110.8Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 56.1 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 54.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 18 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 363 | 458 | 391 | 138 | 359 | 415 | 201 | 505 | 3193 | 158 | 505 | 405 | 337 | 556 | 365 | 378 | 186 | 370 | 3260 | 6453 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725524 yards5051 metersCR 72.6Bogey 101.7Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.7 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.0 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 18 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 332 | 439 | 343 | 109 | 324 | 380 | 118 | 405 | 2777 | 114 | 481 | 378 | 318 | 410 | 306 | 306 | 143 | 291 | 2747 | 5524 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726105 yards5582 metersCR 76.1Bogey 107.7Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.6 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.1 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 18 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 348 | 442 | 355 | 116 | 348 | 390 | 171 | 503 | 3025 | 141 | 489 | 383 | 328 | 515 | 335 | 365 | 174 | 350 | 3080 | 6105 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Championship
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 profile61% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
63% match
For White tees
Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
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Get Started48% match
For White tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
13 Week Flagship Program for Championship
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Championship. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
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72% match
For White tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
65% match
For White tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
40% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
16% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
67% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Scoring27%
Precision16%
56% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy16%
Scoring15%
70% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
76% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started80% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring14%
Aim13%
52% match
For Blue tees
Visualize the line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
59% match
For Blue tees
Save par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment11%
38% match
For Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim19%
Mechanics18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
44% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Alignment17%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision27%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control16%
75% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy15%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Aim15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
67% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
46% match
For Red tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Dispersion15%
53% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
52% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
37% match
For Red tees
Control long iron spin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision26%
Trajectory26%
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Get Started53% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision27%
Accuracy13%
44% match
For Red tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy13%
Scoring13%
72% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Championship
Get answers to common questions about playing Championship and what to expect.
How difficult is Championship for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Championship technically exacting. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 78.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Championship?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5988 yards. The back tees extend to 6453.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Championship?
With a course rating of 78.4 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Championship and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6453.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Championship and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Championship strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6453.0 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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