49% match
For Gold tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Hawaiian Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal Hawaiian Golf Club, 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 25%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
18
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Royal Hawaiian Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Royal Hawaiian Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@royalhawaiiangc.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
770 Auloa Rd, Kailua, HI 96734, USA
Course Description
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club is a luxury 18-hole golf destination on Oahu, nestled in Maunawili Valley with views of the Ko‘olau Mountains. Opened in 1993 and co-designed by Peter and Perry Dye, the course was recently redesigned by golf hall-of-famer Greg Norman, offering a scenic and challenging experience just 20 minutes from Waikiki. The club features a 45,000 square-foot clubhouse and hosts events such as weddings, corporate meetings, and golf tournaments while also offering visitor and resident tee times and services for banquets and events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Norman
Opened
1993
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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 Royal Hawaiian Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant tests of tee accuracy and iron control on packed par fours with mid par threes adding pressure. Par fives bring reachable but risky birdie chances amid overall scoring tightness from high difficulty ratings.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726513 yards5955 metersCR 73.1Bogey 98.7Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.8 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.9 · Slope 138
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 187 | 377 | 382 | 486 | 390 | 180 | 519 | 384 | 3248 | 476 | 418 | 196 | 363 | 566 | 344 | 203 | 317 | 382 | 3265 | 6513 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725225 yards4778 metersCR 71.3Bogey 103.3Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 52.4 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 111 | 297 | 246 | 427 | 312 | 130 | 441 | 355 | 2617 | 435 | 337 | 134 | 251 | 513 | 254 | 133 | 245 | 306 | 2608 | 5225 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724425 yards4046 metersCR 67.3Bogey 95.4Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.8 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 94 | 271 | 196 | 366 | 243 | 120 | 390 | 292 | 2237 | 360 | 280 | 110 | 235 | 423 | 228 | 101 | 206 | 245 | 2188 | 4425 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royal Hawaiian Golf Club
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 profile41% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
53% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion22%
Aim19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Royal Hawaiian Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal Hawaiian Golf Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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56% match
For Gold tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision22%
Scoring14%
16% match
For Gold tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
60% match
For Gold tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
65% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring28%
Trajectory13%
46% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
74% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
68% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started64% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
76% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision14%
70% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control31%
Scoring14%
46% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
26% match
For Red tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
26% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For Red tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy26%
Alignment15%
51% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
72% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Dispersion23%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
62% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started34% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
76% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
68% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring41%
Aim23%
Accuracy12%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Alignment13%
80% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision16%
Accuracy15%
52% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
64% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
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Get Started46% match
For Black tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy34%
Visualization10%
73% match
For Black tees
Turn into par saves, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
51% match
For Black tees
Match plan to shot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control31%
Visualization27%
34% match
For Black tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
77% match
For Black tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy14%
34% match
For Black tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
41% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
46% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
80% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Aim20%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Hawaiian Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Royal Hawaiian Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Royal Hawaiian Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royal Hawaiian Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5469 yards. The back tees extend to 6513.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Royal Hawaiian Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.1 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 Royal Hawaiian Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6513.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Royal Hawaiian Golf Club and how should I play it?
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Royal Hawaiian Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6513.0 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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