Walking Guide

Walking-Friendly Golf Courses in Big Island / Kona, HAWAII

Walking the course is one of the best ways to save money on golf — skipping the cart typically saves $10–$20 per round. It also means a more relaxed pace and better exercise. Not all courses allow walking, particularly during peak hours, so this list focuses on Big Island / Kona courses that explicitly permit walkers. We found 42 walking-friendly courses in Big Island / Kona, with weekday rates starting at $12. Some courses offer a dedicated walking rate — check each listing for details.

42

Walking courses

$12

Lowest walking rate

$10–$20

Typical cart savings

North Kohala Golf Park

Best Walking Rate

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.8 (31)

Listed on course website · Checked May 7, 2026

weekday 18 holes

Royal Kunia Country Club, Inc.

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.1 (704)

Listed on course website · Checked May 7, 2026

weekday 18 holes

Walking rate: $20

Hāmākua Country Club

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $154.4 (58)

Listed on course website · Checked May 7, 2026

weekday 18 holes

Naniloa Golf Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed3.8 (102)

Listed on course website · Checked May 7, 2026

weekday 18 holes

Makalei Golf Club

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $594.1 (314)

Listed on course website · Checked May 7, 2026

weekday 18 holes

Kapolei Golf Club

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $1204.3 (835)

Listed on course website · Checked May 7, 2026

weekday 18 holes

Hawaii Prince Golf Club

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $794.3 (668)

Listed on course website · Checked May 7, 2026

weekday 18 holes

Walking rate: $79

Kona Country Club

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $1394.2 (236)

Listed on course website · Checked May 7, 2026

weekday 18 holes

Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $1194.3 (440)

Listed on course website · Checked May 7, 2026

weekday 18 holes

Waikōloa Kings' Nine

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $1194.2 (60)

Listed on course website · Checked May 7, 2026

weekday 18 holes

Ko Olina Golf Club

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $2104.5 (943)

Listed on course website · Checked May 7, 2026

weekday 18 holes

Puakea Golf Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.3 (267)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Wailua Golf Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (584)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Hualalai Golf Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.7 (270)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

The Village Course at Waikōloa

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (328)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Kona Golf Hale

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.8 (14)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Club at Discovery Harbour Golf 18-Hole Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.6 (51)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Hilo Municipal Golf Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.2 (213)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

WikiWiki Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed3.8 (10)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Volcano Golf Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.3 (113)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Francis H. I'i Brown Golf Courses

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.6 (100)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.1 (4,360)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Shell Vacations Club Holua Resort at the Mauna Loa Village

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (834)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

BigIsland_Golf LLC

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed5.0 (8)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Kapalua Golf - The Plantation Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.7 (913)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Hawaiʻi Kai Golf Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed3.7 (618)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Gargoyles Garden Disc Golf Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed5.0 (49)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Wailea Golf Club - Gold & Emerald Courses

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.6 (240)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Ala Wai Golf Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed3.8 (639)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

xoxokona

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (31)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Lavalinks Recreation Club

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed5.0 (41)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Hawaiian Sanctuary Retreat Center

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (143)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.2 (879)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Pearl At Kalauao

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.2 (598)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Mamala Bay Golf Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.1 (180)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Manele Golf Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.9 (87)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Hapuna Golf Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (217)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Mauna Kea Golf Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (251)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Makani Golf Club

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.5 (404)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Nanea Golf Club

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.8 (48)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Mauna Lani Golf

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.8 (411)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Poipu Bay Golf Course

Big-Island, HI · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.4 (417)

No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

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