Golf in Hawaiʻi: how tee times, rates and resident discounts work

Hawaiʻi golf ranges from about $40 to $100 for visitors at county and public courses to $200 to $400+ at top resort courses. Residents (kamaʻāina) pay far less with a Hawaiʻi ID. Book online; visitor windows at county courses are short (often 3 to 7 days), while resorts let you book weeks or months ahead.

• Visitor rates at county and public-access courses: roughly $40 to $100; resort courses $150 to $400+.
• Kamaʻāina rates need a Hawaiʻi driver's license or state ID; some courses require newer IDs with the gold star.
• Twilight rates (usually after 1 to 3 p.m.) can be a third to half cheaper.
• Many resorts offer kids-play-free deals after 3 p.m. with a paying adult.
• Rental clubs: about $30 to $50 at municipal courses, $80+ at resorts.
• Expect wind, quick rain showers and slow greens near the ocean; bring sunscreen and water.
• Golf rates change often and add Hawaiʻi tax; confirm on the course's website before you book.

Source: Hawaiʻi Guide: Hawaiʻi's public and municipal golf courses (June 2026)

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.