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Mark Bates
Waikoloa
2010-05-18
$51 (cart included), played on Tuesday, May 2010 at 6am
Easier course than its Beach Course neighbor based on more open layout with less penal lava. However, I believe the lava views/ contrast with grass are more striking on the Kings Course. 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 4 times what I paid to play Waikoloa Kings Course.
Would travel: 20-30 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
$51 (cart included), played on Tuesday, May 2010 at 6am
Easier course than its Beach Course neighbor based on more open layout with less penal lava. However, I believe the lava views/ contrast with grass are more striking on the Kings Course. 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 4 times what I paid to play Waikoloa Kings Course.