About Ala Wai Golf Course
The Ala Wai Golf Course offers a convenient golfing experience close to downtown, making it a popular choice for many locals and visitors. The driving range, operated by the Hawai'i State Junior Golf Association (HSJGA)/First Tee, provides a nice warm-up spot, although it has limited lighting at night and hits off mats. The fairways are rather wide without much hazards, so not a very difficult course, but some greens definitely need improvements. While the course may not be in the best shape and can be expensive for non-residents, it provides stunning views and a good value for money, especially for those looking to enjoy golfing in December. Overall, it's a nice golf course with good membership, but non-residents may want to consider the course's condition and pricing before visiting.
Used the range, which is good sized, but I didn't play the course. It looked a little rough, but I had been spoiled with kapolei and ko olina the previous days. You'll have to buy, or bring your own rubber tee ($2)... decent price for a range bucket, especially given the location.
I take an Israeli dance class here on the weekend, inside the ballroom upstairs. The view is beautiful and calming, and it's just a walk away from downtown Honolulu with the river guiding the way.
Squeezed in a quick 9. Every staff member I dealt with was incredibly nice and accommodating. Super helpful and made it easy to navigate. The downside was the poor conditions of the course itself. Fairways, roughs and tee boxes were all in very poor condition. Poor drainage and probably the lack of fresh water (more like the lack of funds) to maintain a municipal course are likely the culprit. Layout is flat and boring, but you are in the middle of Waikiki with the mountains in the backdrop. The BIGGEST issue I witnessed was a bunch of older Korean men constantly heckling and trying to fight other golfers. Be aware as I witnessed a foreign new comer literally cry their...read full review