The Department of Parks and Recreation manages the County’s West Hawai‘i Golf Subsidy program. Under this program, the County subsidizes rounds of golf at golf courses located in West Hawai‘i to provide affordable golf opportunities in that region of the County. For fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026), The Village Course at Waikoloa and Makalei Golf Club are contracted with the County to provide subsidized rounds of golf.

In each calendar month at each course, the first 1,334 rounds of golf played by qualified Hawai‘i County residents will receive the discounted rates. Once the number of discounted rounds is exhausted for each calendar month, the golf courses may revert to a rate schedule of their own determination until the count resets on the first of the following month. 

All residents of the County of Hawai‘i are eligible for golf rounds at reduced rates.

Rates for Play (Including the Use of a Golf Cart) Under the Golf Subsidy Program:

• Hawai'i County Residents: $40.00 to play one round (18 holes) of golf.
• Hawai'i County Residents Aged 60 years or Older ("Senior Citizen"): $35.00 to play one round (18 holes) of golf.
• Hawai'i County Residents Under the Age of 18 ("Junior"): $20.00 to play one round (18 holes) of golf.

To qualify for the Hawai‘i County Resident rate, individuals must present a valid Hawai‘i Driver’s License or Hawai‘i State Identification Card at the time of check-in for payment and play. All golfers must provide their full name and home address at the time of check-in to qualify for the reduced rates. 

In order to qualify for the junior rate (if the individual does not possess a Hawai‘i Driver’s License or Hawai‘i State ID card), he or she must provide the following at the time of check-in: (1) a Student ID card and a document proving their date of birth, or (2) a Student ID card and a document that includes their photo and date of birth, or (3) be accompanied to the course by a parent of family member older than 18 years of age, and provide their birth certificate.

As a requirement of this program, Hawai‘i County residents shall be afforded the same opportunities, services, equipment and enjoyment of the golf course and amenities as golfers who pay full or unsubsidized rates for rounds of golf. There is no limitation on how many subsidized rounds any individual may play. 

Play at each course shall adhere to the rules established by the respective golf course’s management with the following exception: Hawai‘i resident golfers shall be allowed to bring onto the course their own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages for personal consumption during play with restrictions on the type and size of containers.  Coolers, however, are prohibited. 

The Village Course at Waikoloa is located at 68-1792 Melia Street, Waikoloa 96738. Please call 808-883-9621 for questions and tee time availability. 

The Makalei Golf Club is located at 72-3890 Hawaii Belt Road, Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740. Please call 808-325-6625 for questions and tee time availability. 

For questions specific to the subsidy program or for issues that arise during play that cannot be resolved by the respective golf course’s management, please contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at 808-961-8311.