60% match
For White tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Waialae Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 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
Waialae Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Waialae Country 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
Scoring 23%Distance Control 22%Precision 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Waialae Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Waialae Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bjencks@waialae.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
4997 Kahala Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA
Course Description
Waialae Country Club is a private, non-profit country club in Honolulu, Hawaii, renowned for its PGA Tour quality golf course and a long history of hosting major events. The club emphasizes fellowship, recreation, and a rich legacy dating back to its opening in 1927, with design work by Seth Raynor and leadership that highlights member-focused facilities and programs. It is recognized as a Platinum Club of America and serves its members, families, and guests with golf, health and recreational amenities, and social events. Waialae is best known as the home of the Sony Open in Hawaii and as a premier destination for golf among the Hawaiian Islands.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Seth Raynor
Opened
1927
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(420 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 Waialae Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts repeated pressure on precise tee shots into short par fours for wedge scoring chances while par fives tempt birdies, but back nine slope lifts risk on tough par fours forcing careful play to hold steady scores.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725968 yards5457 metersCR 75.4Bogey 106.9Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 150 | 374 | 446 | 385 | 361 | 380 | 130 | 474 | 3021 | 470 | 340 | 325 | 161 | 333 | 400 | 145 | 305 | 468 | 2947 | 5968 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725657 yards5173 metersCR 73.2Bogey 103.5Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 149 | 371 | 443 | 348 | 326 | 350 | 129 | 471 | 2879 | 447 | 308 | 323 | 143 | 330 | 366 | 115 | 304 | 442 | 2778 | 5657 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726457 yards5904 metersCR 78.6Bogey 111.4Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 55.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 56.1 · Slope 143
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 171 | 403 | 486 | 392 | 361 | 417 | 171 | 525 | 3260 | 481 | 349 | 367 | 175 | 402 | 426 | 150 | 370 | 477 | 3197 | 6457 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Waialae Country 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For White tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min20 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring20%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Aim14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Waialae Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Waialae Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Dispersion15%
Precision15%
37% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
52% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
40% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
63% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
70% 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%
65% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion16%
56% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
70% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
75% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring19%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control17%
59% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control11%
66% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Scoring28%
Distance Control27%
38% match
For Gold tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
67% match
For Gold tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy28%
Aim11%
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Get Started40% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision17%
Alignment14%
49% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
37% match
For Gold tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
51% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
39% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment23%
Aim18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Aim13%
58% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Alignment16%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
80% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Precision19%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
Dispersion15%
58% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
60% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Trajectory20%
65% match
For Red tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
48% match
For Red tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
61% match
For Red tees
Beat streaks, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control13%
58% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Dispersion18%
Aim15%
20% match
For Red tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
36% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
69% match
For Red tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started60% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Waialae Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Waialae Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Waialae Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Waialae Country Club presents a demanding test. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 78.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Waialae Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6057 yards. The back tees extend to 6457.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Waialae Country Club?
With a course rating of 78.6 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 Waialae Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6457.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Waialae Country Club 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 Waialae Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6457.0 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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