The bad: Ala Wai Golf Course has seen better days. Most of the tee boxes are being re-done, so they are mostly dirt. The fairways are bare in a lot of places, so you may be hitting off hard packed down dirt or mud if it rains. Same th8ng for the rough, a lot of dirt patches and when it raines, may flood or e very muddy. Greens on the front 9 have a lot of bald spots. These spots are pretty big, and putting through them will throw your line off a lot. Due to the aeration, the bald spots have a lot of sand in them and make them like bunkers on the green. The greens in the back 9 are a little better, they have changed the grass, but some of the greens have two different types of grass and not fully healed. A lot of the sand traps have sand, but there still are a lot of them that the sand is packed down and very hard. Be prepared to wait on the Par 3's, we had to wait for 2-3 groups in front of us before we could start the Par 3's. I play the municipal courses a lot, and this one is in bad shape. The practice putting green grass is pretty dead, and the surface is very sandy. The speed or consistency of the practice green is not the same as on the course. The good: It's a flat course, so walking this is not hard. A lot of people walk and, for the most part, keep up with pace of play. There is a driving range connected to the course, but it is managed by another organization. Currently, it looks like it is closed for renovations. There is a local restaurant at the club house called L&L. The food is good and there is inside seating available. They serve local favorite foods, soft drinks, and adult beverages. There are a few TVs to watch sports with your friends.

Very expensive for non residence and the rental clubs will really get ya. Coming from the cold though it’s hard to beat golfing in December. The course is not in the best shape but it’s nice and close to downtown. The views are stunning, but don’t expect a world class golf course.

Ala wai golf course is a great public golf course in Honolulu. Every one there is super professional and friendly. The course is simple but challenging. The greens are in great shape and the fairways are wide. The overall course is very well maintained considering it’s the most busiest course in America. You cannot beat the price compared to private golf courses. Great place and easy access for locals and visitors. Just make sure you have a reservation or stand by 6am for a tee time.

Google ala wai golf course to book a tee time 3 days in advance. Bring a ton of water as you will be savagely dehydrated. Course is fun. Don’t expect Augusta national. It’s a muni. The greens roll great and the course gets tight on the back. People were nice and great views of diamond head! Bring lots of golf balls and tees.

Nice course with some challenging holes. Course was in decent shape and the driving range was nice. The staff was so accommodating and polite…had a great conversion with the guy running the pro shop and the starter, super cool people.