Ocean Course at Hokuala
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Ocean Course at Hokuala

18 holes • Par 72

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About Ocean Course at Hokuala

The Ocean Course at Hōkūala is an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed resort course in Līhuʻe on Kauaʻi. Nicklaus Design records the course as opening in 1988. The present routing combines holes from the former Kiele and Mokihana layouts and includes an extended oceanfront sequence on the back nine.

Nicklaus Design later guided a significant upgrade of the ocean holes, including the creation of a new ocean hole. The course plays to par 72 and is open to resort guests and outside golfers through public tee-time booking. Published sources differ slightly on its maximum current yardage, with figures of 7,121 and 7,156 yards appearing, so no single length has been asserted here.

The course is an 18-hole resort golf course. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the course originally opened in 1988. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Driving Range, Practice Facility, Pro Shop, Dining.

History & Design

1988
Opened
Jack Nicklaus
Architects
Resort
Course Style
Jack Nicklaus oceanfront Kauaʻi course
Known For
Golf Digest Best in State, Hawaii — No. 13 for 2025-26
Awards
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Origins

Jack Nicklaus designed the resort golf facility that opened in 1988 near Kalapaki Beach in Līhuʻe.

Development

The current Ocean Course combines holes from the former Kiele and Mokihana courses. Nicklaus Design later supervised a substantial upgrade to the oceanfront back nine and added a new ocean hole.

Recognition

Golf Digest ranked the course No. 88 in its 100 Greatest list for 1993-94 and has repeatedly included it in Hawaii's Best in State rankings.

Today

The Ocean Course operates as the golf component of the Hōkūala resort development and is available for public tee-time booking.

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Driving RangePractice FacilityPro ShopDining

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Jack William Nicklaus (born January 21, 1940, Columbus, Ohio) is widely regarded as the greatest professional golfer…