Top-5 Reasons to play WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT GOLF Kings Nine:

• • Elite Modern Design on Lava
    Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, the Kings’ Nine delivers contemporary, links-style golf that blends seamlessly with dramatic lava formations and wide-open sightlines.

  • Outstanding Risk–Reward Golf
    The mostly level terrain allows the architecture to shine, presenting multiple decision points off the tee and on approach shots—ideal for match play and competitive rounds.

  • World-Class Short Par-4
    The brilliant 5th hole exemplifies Weiskopf’s design genius and ranks among the finest short par-4s anywhere, offering bold options and unforgettable drama.

  • Perfect Tournament Finisher
    With its strong closing stretch and strategic balance, the Kings’ Nine is one of Hawaii’s best nines for finishing matches, events, or a full 27-hole day.

  • Ultimate Flexibility & Value
    As part of Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf’s 27-hole facility, the Kings’ Nine can be played alone or paired seamlessly with the Beach and Lakes Nines—maximizing variety and value, especially for GOLFHAWAIICARD holders.

PLEASE NOTE

The Kings’ Course now operates as a nine-hole layout and is an integral component of what is collectively known as Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf’s 27-hole facility—comprised of the Beach Nine, Lakes Nine, and Kings’ Nine. With your GOLFHAWAIICARD, golfers may play 9, 18, 27, 36, or more holes per day, with no restrictions, offering exceptional flexibility and value.

The Kings’ Nine at Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf is a standout example of modern, links-inspired course design set atop ancient lava fields. Designed by the accomplished team of Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, the layout balances accessibility with strategic challenge, utilizing largely level terrain to create engaging risk–reward opportunities on nearly every hole.

Distinct from the Beach and Lakes Nines, the Kings’ Nine features hybrid Bermuda turf varieties, creating a noticeably different playing character underfoot and on approach shots. The design emphasizes sophisticated bunker placement, multiple tee options, and creative green siting—often tucked behind or nestled alongside long lakes or massive lava formations that intrude boldly into fairways and bunker complexes alike. These dramatic natural features give the course a personality that is both visually striking and strategically compelling.

True to Tom Weiskopf’s design signature, the Kings’ Nine shines brightest in its short par-4s, none more so than the outstanding 5th hole. This exemplary risk–reward hole invites bold play off the tee while punishing hesitation or poor execution, and it stands among the finest short par-4s anywhere—not just in Hawaii, but worldwide.

Thanks to its strong finish, thoughtful routing, and competitive balance, the Kings’ Nine is widely regarded as one of Hawaii’s best layouts on which to stage or conclude a match or tournament. For golfers planning to experience all three nines, the recommendation is clear: save the Kings’ Nine for last to cap off your 27-hole day in memorable fashion.

EATS & TREATS

The on-resort Tropics Ale House, located at the former Beach Course clubhouse, is an excellent choice for lunch or dinner before or after your round. GOLFHAWAIICARD holders receive a 20% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages, adding even more value. With standout pizza, fresh salads, and 24 craft beers on tap, Tropics Ale House is the perfect place to unwind and recap the day’s highlights.