Big Island Country Club

The Big Island Country Club on the Big Island of Hawaii was established in 1997. It has frequented many top ten lists as a popular and usable golf course and club. The country club is along Kohala Coasts Upcountry Golf Trail. It is a Perry Dye design with an elevation change of 2,000 feet allowing for a cooler climate and views of nearby Mauna Kea Volcano, which is at 14,000 feet. Water is used on nine holes, with Hole 17 being the most challenging with a water feature. The course offers many par three's like Hole 17.

The course has moderate trade winds which can offer more challenge to the holes. It was designed with Bentgrass for the surfaces. Walking is permitted and there are no caddies. The club has rental gear, a driving range, pro shop, golf lounge and snack bar. There are five different yardages based on skill. The black tees offer the most yardage at 7,155. The red tees are the shortest course at 4,851 yards. The country club has a slope of 1 to 142 depending on the tees played. The ratings are 64.2 to 75.6 also dependent on the tees played.