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Mark Bates
Waikoloa
2010-05-18
$71 (cart included), played on Monday, May 2010 at 6am
Challenging course, more so if the wind is blowing. Certainly tighter than its Kings Course neighbor. Beach name is a bit misleading as there is really only one hole (#7) that overlooks beach. Good layout and design. Numerous ways to get cheaper rates (stay at a member's condo, buy multiple round package through course, buy discount card) to make the course a good value for the island. Liked both Beach and Kings courses better than the 2 at Kona CC, but lacked in all areas compared to Mauna Lani. However, a round at Mauna Lani was almost 3 times what I paid to play Waikoloa.
Would travel: 10-20 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
$71 (cart included), played on Monday, May 2010 at 6am
Challenging course, more so if the wind is blowing. Certainly tighter than its Kings Course neighbor. Beach name is a bit misleading as there is really only one hole (#7) that overlooks beach. Good layout and design. Numerous ways to get cheaper rates (stay at a member's condo, buy multiple round package through course, buy discount card) to make the course a good value for the island. Liked both Beach and Kings courses better than the 2 at Kona CC, but lacked in all areas compared to Mauna Lani. However, a round at Mauna Lani was almost 3 times what I paid to play Waikoloa.