Green Fees in Hawaii: What It Costs to Play in 2026
Hawaii is bucket list resort golf, oceanfront fairways and volcanic backdrops spread across four islands, and the green fees match the setting. The marquee courses are a premium ticket, but the range is wider than you might think, and the season and the time of day move the price. Here is what golf actually costs in Hawaii in 2026, island by island, with the indicative rates and the ways to play the big names for less.
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The short answer
Plan on roughly 185 to 475 dollars a round in 2026, depending on the course, the island, the season and how you book. The accessible resort courses, the likes of Mauna Kea on the Big Island and Poipu Bay on Kauai, start near 185 to 260 dollars. The strong middle, Wailea, Mauna Lani and Princeville Makai, runs around 285 to 375 dollars. At the top sits the Plantation Course at Kapalua on Maui, the PGA Tour's January opener, around 375 to 475 dollars, with Hualalai on the Big Island pricier still but reserved for resort guests. A shared cart is usually included. These are indicative figures and they move, so treat them as a guide and always confirm directly before booking.
Two levers cut the bill. The first is season and timing. The December to March winter high season carries the top rates, while spring and autumn shoulders are keener, and afternoon and twilight tee times are cheaper than the morning rate at most courses. The second is where you stay, since resort guests routinely pay less than the public rack rate and get the better tee times, so a hotel that bundles or discounts golf can change the maths on a week.
Hawaii green fees by course, 2026
| Course | Island, note | Indicative 2026 green fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kapalua, Plantation | Maui; Coore and Crenshaw, host of the PGA Tour's Sentry | Around 375 to 475 dollars |
| Princeville Makai | Kauai; Robert Trent Jones Jr clifftop course | Around 375 dollars |
| Hualalai | Big Island; Nicklaus design, Four Seasons resort guests only | Around 350 dollars, guests only |
| Wailea, Gold | Maui; Robert Trent Jones Jr | Around 285 to 330 dollars |
| Mauna Lani, South | Big Island; lava field oceanfront golf | Indicative around 250 to 350 dollars |
| Poipu Bay | Kauai; Robert Trent Jones Jr, former PGA Grand Slam host | Around 225 to 260 dollars |
| Mauna Kea | Big Island; Robert Trent Jones Sr classic, opened 1964 | Around 185 to 295 dollars |
Green fees verified indicatively in June 2026 from course and resort listings; they vary by season, day, time of day and resort status, and change without notice, so always confirm current rates directly with the course or your trip planner before booking. Check tee time availability.
How green fees work in Hawaii
Three things drive the price. The first is the course and the island. Maui and the Big Island carry the headline resort names and the top rates, Kauai has dramatic clifftop golf at Princeville and Poipu, and Oahu offers more everyday options around Honolulu. The second is season and timing. The winter high season, December to March, is the busiest and most expensive, the spring and autumn shoulders are keener, and afternoon and twilight tee times price well below the morning rate at the same course.
The third is where you stay. Hawaii's golf is built around its resorts, and staying at the property that owns the course usually means a lower guest rate, preferred tee times and, at Hualalai, the only way to play at all. A hotel that bundles or discounts golf can shift the cost of a week noticeably. Carts are typically included in the fee, and most courses are walkable in the cooler hours if you prefer to walk.
Where to spend, and where to save
If your budget stretches to one marquee round, make it the Plantation Course at Kapalua, the Coore and Crenshaw masterpiece that opens the PGA Tour season and the most coveted public round in the islands. The Robert Trent Jones Jr trio of Princeville Makai, Wailea Gold and Poipu Bay give you tour quality and ocean drama a notch below the Kapalua price. For the best value with real pedigree, Mauna Kea, the Robert Trent Jones Sr original from 1964, is one of the great resort courses anywhere and the keenest of the headline names. Build a multi island trip around one or two marquee rounds and fill the rest with shoulder season and twilight tee times, and the average cost per round comes down quickly.
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Hawaii green fee questions
How much are green fees in Hawaii in 2026?
Indicative 2026 resort green fees in Hawaii run from around 185 dollars at the more accessible courses up to roughly 475 dollars at the marquee venue, the Plantation Course at Kapalua, host of the PGA Tour's season opening Sentry. Most top resort courses sit in a 225 to 375 dollar band, with cart usually included. Rates are highest in the winter high season and lower in spring and autumn shoulders. Always confirm current fees directly before booking.
Which is the most expensive course to play in Hawaii?
The Plantation Course at Kapalua on Maui, the Coore and Crenshaw design that opens the PGA Tour season each January with the Sentry, is typically the most expensive public resort round, with an indicative 2026 rate around 375 to 475 dollars. Hualalai on the Big Island is pricier still at around 350 dollars but is restricted to resort guests. Always confirm current rates directly before booking.
Can anyone play the top Hawaii resort courses?
Most of the famous resort courses, including Kapalua Plantation, Wailea, Princeville Makai, Mauna Kea and Poipu Bay, are open to the public, though resort guests often get preferred rates and tee times. The notable exception is Hualalai on the Big Island, the Four Seasons Nicklaus course, which is reserved for resort guests. Always check access and book ahead.
When is golf cheapest in Hawaii?
The shoulder seasons of spring and autumn tend to bring the keenest rates, while the December to March winter high season carries the top prices and the busiest tee sheets. Afternoon and twilight tee times are cheaper than the morning rate at most courses year round, and resort guests usually pay less than the public rack rate.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.