Everything you need to plan a Big Island golf vacation — best months, realistic budgets, which Kohala Coast courses to prioritise, a 5-day itinerary, and tips for playing in lava and trade winds.

Match your Big Island hotel to the courses you want to play. Hualalai gets you the private Weiskopf course. Mauna Kea gives you RTJ Sr. + Arnold Palmer. Waikoloa Marriott delivers two courses and Bonvoy points. Here’s the complete resort-to-course guide.

The Kohala Coast’s two most iconic courses compared. Mauna Kea delivers RTJ Sr. links drama with the famous par-3 3rd over crashing surf. Mauna Lani South counters with lava bays and a more forgiving layout. Here’s how to choose.

Not every Big Island course welcomes high handicappers. Six beginner-friendly courses ranked by playability, from Makani’s wide fairways to Waikoloa Village’s $100 views — plus the championship courses you should skip until your game improves.

Every Big Island golf course green fee in one place — from Hualalai at $350+ to Hilo Municipal at $40. Includes resort guest rates, twilight savings, and five ways to cut your Kohala Coast golf spending.