Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mauna Kea Resorts

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Kohala Coast, HI, United States
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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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 26%Scoring 25%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%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.

20.8
Average HCP
11.7
Minimum HCP
36.2
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

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

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

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.

hawaiian luxury hospitality • hawaii resort management • mauna kea resort • waikiki resort • ohana culture • guest experience • hospitality leadership • traditions of hospitality • local community engagement • employee engagement • customized guest service • luxury resort amenities • cultural hospitality • resort operations hawaii • family atmosphere • luxury hospitality • resorts • tourism • hotel management • hospitality

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay

Opened

1992

Google 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 Hapuna Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Regular

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady grind through par fours stressing approach irons and position, with long par fives mixing birdie upside against bogey traps from poor starts.
C

Championship Tee

Gender: MalePar 726895 yards6305 metersCR 74.7Bogey 99.6Slope 134

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.1 · Slope 139

Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 49.5 · Slope 129

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par445434354364543543443672
Handicap711317131159514124181021686
Yardage366348545351155441178533435335237255041615956643716241946235436895

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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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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–47 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–83 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–93 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 93 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–115 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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48% match
For Regular tees

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
46% match
For Regular tees

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
42% match
For Forward tees

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Forward tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control26%
Aim11%

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68% match
For Forward tees

Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
59% match
For Forward tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment14%
Scoring14%
61% match
For Gold Temp tees

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
53% match
For Gold Temp tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
72% match
For Gold Temp tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%

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65% match
For Gold Temp tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Gold Temp tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
81% match
For Gold Temp tees

Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy10%
43% match
For Gold Temp tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim32%
Alignment30%
67% match
For Gold Temp tees

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
57% match
For Gold Temp tees

Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control15%

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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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