Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Hapuna Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hapuna 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hapuna Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hapuna Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Location
Mauna Kea Resort, 62-100 Kaunaʻoa Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, USA
Course Description
Prince Resorts Hawaii Inc is a prominent hospitality company that manages luxury oceanfront hotels and golf courses in Hawaii. As part of the Seibu Group, it aims to create lasting relationships with customers and team members. The company operates three award-winning hotels, including Prince Waikiki on Oahu and The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on the Big Island. These properties feature contemporary rooms and suites with stunning ocean views. Additionally, Prince Resorts Hawaii offers championship golf courses, including the Hawaii Prince Golf Course on Oahu. Guests can enjoy exceptional dining options, poolside cabanas, and personalized service, all set against the backdrop of breathtaking sunsets and ocean vistas.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay
Opened
1992
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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 Hapuna Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Regular
Championship Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.1 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 49.5 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 348 | 545 | 351 | 155 | 441 | 178 | 533 | 435 | 3352 | 372 | 550 | 416 | 159 | 566 | 437 | 162 | 419 | 462 | 3543 | 6895 |
Forward Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.8 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 255 | 434 | 250 | 110 | 291 | 111 | 429 | 345 | 2490 | 300 | 410 | 272 | 94 | 431 | 317 | 103 | 312 | 338 | 2577 | 5067 |
Gold Temp Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.9 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 272 | 265 | 471 | 256 | 119 | 333 | 118 | 434 | 349 | 2617 | 305 | 415 | 275 | 97 | 434 | 363 | 140 | 364 | 341 | 2734 | 5351 |
Regular Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.6 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.9 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 313 | 511 | 306 | 130 | 339 | 135 | 473 | 413 | 2949 | 339 | 483 | 328 | 116 | 472 | 398 | 157 | 387 | 400 | 3080 | 6029 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hapuna 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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% match to course practice profileMaster touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Hapuna Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hapuna 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedControl distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set a target, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedMaster touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Prepare for Tournaments at Hapuna Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hapuna Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Hapuna Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Hapuna Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Hapuna Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hapuna Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5981 yards. The back tees extend to 6895.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hapuna Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.7 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 Hapuna Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6895.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Hapuna 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 Hapuna Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6895.0 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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