Hokuli’a Golf Club

Located along the Kona Coast of Hawai‘i Island, The Club at Hokuli‘a is a private, member-only community offering a blend of top-tier golf and coastal living. Set within a 1,260-acre property, the club provides a range of amenities, including a full-service clubhouse, a fitness and wellness center with a lap pool and spa, and tennis and pickleball courts. Members also enjoy access to a 140-acre shoreline park featuring trails, oceanfront views, and archaeological sites

The centerpiece of the club is its Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, one of the most recognized layouts in the state. Designed to follow the natural flow of the land, the 18-hole course stretches over 7,300 yards and plays from sea level up to roughly 400 feet in elevation. With panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from nearly every hole, the course offers a visual and strategic experience that reflects the island’s unique terrain.A Closer Look at Hokuli‘a’s Jack Nicklaus-Designed CourseCompleted in 2002, the course at Hokuli‘a was Jack Nicklaus’s first solo design in Hawai‘i. The layout was developed with minimal disruption to the land, allowing native grasses and lava rock formations to shape the course’s personality. Fairways are wide but demand thoughtful tee shots, especially on holes that play downhill toward the coastline.One of the most talked-about holes is the 12th, a par 3 that drops more than 100 feet from tee to green and frames the ocean as its backdrop. The par-5 9th is another standout, offering risk-reward potential for long hitters willing to challenge a well-protected green in two. Throughout the round, prevailing winds, elevation changes, and sloping greens test players’ shot-making and course management.Practice facilities include a full driving range, short game area, and putting green, all designed to mirror course conditions. Year-round playability and consistent turf conditions have made Hokuli‘a a favorite among private club golfers on the Big Island.The Club at Hokuli‘a remains one of Hawai‘i’s premier private golf experiences, known not only for its course design but for its integration into the natural landscape of the Kona Coast.