Golf Green Fees in Big Island / Kona, HI
The Big Island of Hawaii is home to some of the country's most visually stunning golf — lava fields meeting ocean on the Kohala Coast, with world-class resorts like Mauna Kea and Hualalai anchoring the market. Green fees reflect the luxury positioning: $200–$350 at top resorts, with municipal options in Hilo for budget-conscious golfers. The dry Kohala Coast is the golf hub; Hilo on the east side gets significantly more rain.
How much does public golf cost in Big Island / Kona?
Public golf courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Big Island / Kona average about $133 for weekday play, with known rates ranging from $20 to $245. The most affordable tracked course is Hāmākua Country Club at $20 on weekdays. 48 courses allow walking. 10 offer twilight rates. Pricing changes by season, time of day, cart inclusion, and tee time availability — verify with the course before booking.
Pricing data last updated: May 25, 2026
Cheapest Public Golf Courses in Big Island / Kona
Full listThe courses below have the lowest verified weekday rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Big Island / Kona. Rates shown are for 18 holes on a weekday where available.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Twilight Rate | Walking |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Hāmākua Country ClubCheapest | $20+cart | $15 | Yes |
| $38+cart | — | Yes | |
| $40+cart | $33 | Yes | |
| $45+cart | $30 | Yes | |
| $109 | $59 | Yes |
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Courses under $50
4
Courses under $75
48
Walking-friendly courses
10
Twilight deal courses
4
Senior rate courses
All Golf Courses in Big Island / Kona
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| Twilight | Walk? | Verified | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hāmākua Country Club Cheapestpublic | $20+cart | $20 | $15 | Yes | 4.4(58) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Naniloa Golf Course public | $38+cart | $38 | — | Yes | 3.8(104) | Listed — may be outdated · Last checked May 25, 2026 |
Bayview Golf Course public | $40+cart | $45 | $33 | Yes | 4.2(424) | Listed — may be outdated · Last checked May 25, 2026 |
Shoreline Golf Links public | $45+cart | $60 | $30 | Yes | 4.2(689) | Listed — may be outdated · Last checked May 25, 2026 |
Makalei Golf Club public | $109 | $109 | $59 | Yes | 4.1(314) | Listed — may be outdated · Last checked May 25, 2026 |
Kapolei Golf Club public | $155 | $155 | $120 | Yes | 4.3(835) | Listed — may be outdated · Last checked May 7, 2026 |
Hawaii Prince Golf Club public | $179 | $179 | $79 | Yes | 4.3(668) | Listed — may be outdated · Last checked May 7, 2026 |
Kona Country Club public | $199 | $199 | $139 | Yes | 4.2(237) | Listed — may be outdated · Last checked May 25, 2026 |
Waikōloa Kings' Nine public | $215 | $215 | $119 | Yes | 4.2(60) | Listed — may be outdated · Last checked May 25, 2026 |
| $215 | $215 | $119 | Yes | 4.3(442) | Listed — may be outdated · Last checked May 25, 2026 | |
Ko Olina Golf Club public | $245 | $275 | $210 | Yes | 4.5(948) | Listed — may be outdated · Last checked May 25, 2026 |
Ala Wai Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.8(640) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Mauna Kea Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(255) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Nanea Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(49) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Mauna Lani Golf public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(414) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Wailua Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(585) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Hualalai Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(271) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Kona Golf Hale public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(14) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(51) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(214) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(100) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(4,360) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(834) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
BigIsland_Golf LLC public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(8) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Hawaiʻi Kai Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.7(618) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(143) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
xoxokona public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(31) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(42) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Morgan Creek Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(511) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Hapuna Golf Course resort | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(218) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(329) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Volcano Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(114) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
North Kohala Golf Park public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(31) | Listed — may be outdated · Last checked May 25, 2026 |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(240) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
WikiWiki Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.8(10) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(137) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | $20 | — | Yes | 4.1(704) | Listed — may be outdated · Last checked May 7, 2026 | |
Makani Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(409) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Fairmont Orchid resort | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(3,812) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(95) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Makena Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.5(4) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(885) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Pearl At Kalauao public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(598) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Mamala Bay Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(181) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(6) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Hualālai Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(45) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(246) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(687) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Best Value Public Golf Courses in Big Island / Kona
Ranked by Google rating relative to weekday rate (rating ÷ price). A higher score means more highly rated for the price. This is a directional guide — value also depends on course conditions, location, and personal preference.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Rating | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Best ValueHāmākua Country Club | $20 | 4.4(58) | 0.220 |
| $40 | 4.2(424) | 0.105 | |
| $38 | 3.8(104) | 0.101 | |
| $45 | 4.2(689) | 0.093 | |
| $109 | 4.1(314) | 0.038 |
Twilight Golf Rates in Big Island / Kona
10 courses in Big Island / Kona currently have twilight rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker. Twilight availability, start times, and pricing vary by season and day — confirm with the course before booking.
| Course | Twilight Rate | Weekday Rate | Est. Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hāmākua Country Club | $15 | $20 | Save $5 |
| Shoreline Golf Links | $30 | $45 | Save $15 |
| Bayview Golf Course | $33 | $40 | Save $7 |
| Makalei Golf Club | $59 | $109 | Save $50 |
| Hawaii Prince Golf Club | $79 | $179 | Save $100 |
| Waikōloa Kings' Nine | $119 | $215 | Save $96 |
| Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf | $119 | $215 | Save $96 |
| Kapolei Golf Club | $120 | $155 | Save $35 |
| Kona Country Club | $139 | $199 | Save $60 |
| Ko Olina Golf Club | $210 | $245 | Save $35 |
Walking-Friendly Public Golf Courses in Big Island / Kona
48 of the 48 public courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Big Island / Kona allow walking. Walking availability may vary by day, time, or season — confirm with the course.
| Course | Walking Policy | Weekday Rate | Walking Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hāmākua Country Club | Allowed | $20 | — |
| Naniloa Golf Course | Allowed | $38 | — |
| Bayview Golf Course | Allowed | $40 | $28 |
| Shoreline Golf Links | Allowed | $45 | $45 |
| Makalei Golf Club | Allowed | $109 | — |
| Kapolei Golf Club | Allowed | $155 | — |
| Hawaii Prince Golf Club | Allowed | $179 | $79 |
| Kona Country Club | Allowed | $199 | — |
| Waikōloa Kings' Nine | Allowed | $215 | — |
| Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf | Allowed | $215 | — |
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About this pricing data
Green fees in Big Island / Kona change by season, day of week, tee time, cart inclusion, residency status, and booking channel. Some rates may be missing or not yet available. GreenFeeTracker collects publicly available pricing data where possible — some courses do not publish rates online. Always verify directly with the course before booking. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect recent price changes.