64% match
For Championship tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mauna Kea Resorts
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Mauna Kea Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mauna Kea 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 26%Scoring 23%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%Precision 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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mauna Kea 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
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
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mauna Kea Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bwallraff@maunakearesort.net
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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
Mauna Kea Resort, 62-100 Kaunaʻoa Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, USA
Course Description
Mauna Kea Resort is a luxury destination located on the Kohala Coast of Hawai‘i Island, centered around the historic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Established in 1965 by Laurance S. Rockefeller, it is known for its mid-century modern architecture and commitment to Hawaiian cultural preservation. The resort features a striking open-air design that harmonizes with the natural environment, offering 154 guestrooms that blend comfort with cultural elements. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including the Mauna Kea Golf Course, the first on the island, designed by Robert Trent Jones. The resort also provides oceanfront dining, beach activities, and spaces for relaxation, all set against a stunning backdrop of lava rock and views of Maunakea. Mauna Kea Resort attracts upscale travelers, families, and golf enthusiasts, offering a unique blend of luxury, natural beauty, and cultural authenticity.
mauna kea resort • mauna kea beach hotel • kohala coast • big island hawaii • luau experience • signature dining • golf courses • beach club • spa mandara • island culture • tennis and pickleball • weddings and events • residences • luxury resort • oceanfront • hospitality • golf • fine dining • Hawaii • vacation • eco-tourism
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1965
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(1599 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 Mauna Kea Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Championship
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par threes demanding bold irons and par fives offering birdie bait with big trouble for errors, forcing position over power on most demanding holes.This course plays long and penal, repeating choices between safe play and risk on reachable fives amid precise iron needs.
C
Championship Tee
Gender: MalePar 727370 yards6739 metersCR 76.8Bogey 102.9Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 51.0 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 51.9 · Slope 141
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 380 | 272 | 438 | 600 | 338 | 218 | 547 | 430 | 3597 | 567 | 250 | 392 | 374 | 425 | 211 | 484 | 620 | 450 | 3773 | 7370 |
C
Composite Tee
Gender: MalePar 725830 yards5331 metersCR 69.2Bogey 93.5Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.3 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 305 | 145 | 348 | 453 | 284 | 169 | 485 | 305 | 2841 | 463 | 191 | 332 | 270 | 324 | 163 | 390 | 493 | 363 | 2989 | 5830 |
F
Forward Tee
Gender: MalePar 725081 yards4646 metersCR 66.1Bogey 87.9Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.0 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 223 | 108 | 274 | 372 | 267 | 142 | 446 | 287 | 2444 | 428 | 173 | 287 | 264 | 305 | 111 | 290 | 465 | 314 | 2637 | 5081 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mauna Kea 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Championship tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started72% match
For Championship tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim20%
Precision12%
51% match
For Championship tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
13 Week Flagship Program for Mauna Kea Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mauna Kea Golf Course. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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60% match
For Championship tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
54% match
For Championship tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
79% match
For Championship tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For Championship tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
46% match
For Championship tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
57% match
For Championship tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Dispersion18%
Precision16%
59% match
For Championship tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control28%
Alignment22%
77% match
For Championship tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision20%
Aim16%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Championship tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
76% match
For Championship tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started74% match
For Championship tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Championship tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Championship tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment13%
Accuracy13%
69% match
For Composite tees
Check setup, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
41% match
For Composite tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
65% match
For Composite tees
Dial in aim, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
62% match
For Composite tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring25%
Trajectory16%
65% match
For Composite tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Composite tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
44% match
For Composite tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
44% match
For Composite tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Composite tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started61% match
For Composite tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment21%
Distance Control15%
57% match
For Composite tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
52% match
For Composite tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim25%
Distance Control15%
40% match
For Composite tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
62% match
For Composite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Dispersion13%
Accuracy12%
77% match
For Composite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
54% match
For Composite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision28%
Dispersion10%
63% match
For Forward tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy17%
Visualization15%
64% match
For Forward tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion15%
Alignment13%
72% match
For Forward tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
55% match
For Forward tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Forward tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started46% match
For Forward tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Forward tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Forward tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision20%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
66% match
For Forward tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Forward tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Forward tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Alignment19%
Aim16%
70% match
For Forward tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Precision18%
80% match
For Forward tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Precision17%
74% match
For Forward tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
Aim15%
74% match
For Forward tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Mauna Kea Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mauna Kea Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Mauna Kea Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Mauna Kea Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Mauna Kea Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 141.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 76.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mauna Kea Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6226 yards. The back tees extend to 7370.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mauna Kea Golf Course?
With a course rating of 76.8 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 Mauna Kea Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7370.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is Mauna Kea 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 Mauna Kea Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 7370.0 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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