Best 9-Hole Golf Courses in Hawaii
According to US Golf Course Registry's registry, Hawaii has 9 9-hole golf courses. The complete list below is ordered by public accessibility and course history — every entry is verified against the OpenStreetMap-derived course registry.
| # | Course | City | Access | Established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moanalua Golf Club | Honolulu | Semi-private | 1898 |
| 2 | Hamakua Country Club | Honokaa | Public | 1927 |
| 3 | Kukuiolono Golf Course | Kalaheo | Semi-private | 1928 |
| 4 | Naniloa Golf Club | Hilo | Resort | 1970 |
| 5 | Princeville Makai Golf Club Woods Course | Princeville | Resort | 1971 |
| 6 | Walter J Nagorski Golf Course | Fort Shafter | Military | 1919 |
| 7 | Maui Country Club | Paia | Private | 1927 |
| 8 | Kealohi Par 3 Golf Course | Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam | Military | 1965 |
| 9 | Kukio 10 Hole Course | Kailua-Kona | Private | 2003 |
FAQ
How is this list ordered?
Transparently, not editorially: publicly playable courses first (public, municipal, resort, semi-private), then courses with an official website, then by founding year. We list every verified 9-hole course — this is a complete catalog, not a top-10 pick.
How many 9-hole courses does Hawaii have?
Hawaii has 9 9-hole golf courses in the registry.
Ordering formula and data source: see our methodology & statistics.