Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

What Royal Hawaiian Golf Club does

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club operates a single 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course in Maunawili Valley, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii, with a 45,000 square-foot clubhouse. Originally co-designed by Peter and Perry Dye in 1993 and redesigned by golf hall-of-famer Greg Norman, the course plays 6,609 yards from the back tees at a 73.1 course rating and 138 slope rating, and features Platinum Paspalum greens cultivated by Southern Turf, native landscaping, and a signature pond on the 11th hole. The property is located 20 minutes from Waikiki but removed from Honolulu's tourist traffic.

The club serves five distinct customer segments: out-of-state and international visitor golfers paying a standard $200 green fee; Hawaii residents and military personnel paying discounted rates of $80 (weekday) and $90 (weekend); group play (minimum 12 players) at $75-$85 per player; golf tournament organizers hosting up to 144 golfers; and wedding, celebration, and corporate event clients using the clubhouse for groups of 50-300 guests. TaylorMade Qi club rentals are offered at $80 per round.

Revenue is generated on a purely transactional, pay-as-you-go basis across individual tee times, club rentals, and event hosting. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the club's website, phone, and email channels, with visitor tee time bookings also distributed via the Golfscape Oahu marketplace. As a private, single-asset operator with 11-50 employees and no disclosed ownership, funding, or parent structure, the business is exposed to Oahu tourism cycles and lacks diversification across geographies or facilities. The driving range and Oleana Restaurant are currently closed until further notice, and single-player rounds are not permitted.

Name

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Legal name

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Website

https://royalhawaiiangc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club operates an 18-hole par-72 championship course in Maunawili Valley, Oahu, redesigned by Greg Norman, serving visitor golfers, Hawaii residents, military, tournament organizers, and corporate and wedding event clients through green fees, club rentals, and banquet services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course and Event Venue

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Golf tournament hosting
• Wedding and event venue
• Corporate meeting venue
• Golf club rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Kailua

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Visitors pay $200 per round for standard tee times. Residents and military personnel receive discounted rates of $80 (weekday) and $90 (weekend). Twilight rates are not available.
2. Club Rental: TaylorMade Qi rental clubs available for $80 per round.
3. Club Play (Group Events): Group golf events with minimum 12 players at discounted rates: $75 per person weekday, $85 per person weekend.
4. Tournament Hosting: Golf tournament hosting for charity and corporate events accommodating up to 144 golfers. Services include tournament setup, merchandise with custom logos, clubhouse and on-course operational support.
5. Wedding & Event Venue: Wedding and celebration venue rental with indoor and outdoor settings, capacity 50-250 guests, on-site catering and event specialists. Ballroom and outdoor lawn venues available.
6. Corporate Meetings & Events: Corporate meeting and function hosting with custom menu options and audio/visual setup for up to 300 guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club operates a single 18-hole par-72 championship golf course in Maunawili Valley, Oahu, Hawaii, offering public tee times, club rentals, and practice facilities. The club also generates revenue by hosting golf tournaments, weddings and celebrations, and corporate meetings and events at its 45,000 sq ft clubhouse and surrounding grounds.

Product overview

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club operates as a single-facility luxury golf resort offering an 18-hole championship golf course as its core product, complemented by multiple service modules including visitor and resident tee time booking systems, event hosting for golf tournaments (up to 144 golfers), weddings and celebrations (50-250 guests), and corporate meetings (up to 300 guests). Additional revenue streams include practice facilities with Platinum Paspalum greens, TaylorMade Qi club rentals, and group club play programs. The course, originally co-designed by Peter and Perry Dye in 1993 and recently redesigned by Greg Norman, is positioned as a premium alternative to crowded Honolulu-area courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Royal Hawaiian Golf Club Golf Course An 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course located in Maunawili Valley, Oahu, featuring 6,609 yards from the back tees with a course rating of 73.1 and slope rating of 138. Open to visitors, residents, and military personnel.
• Visitor Tee Time Bookings Online tee time booking system for out-of-state and international visitors to reserve starting times at the golf course, integrated via the Golfscape platform. Standard visitor rate is $200 per round.
• Kama'aina Resident Tee Time Bookings Tee time booking system for Hawaii residents and military personnel with valid state ID, offering discounted weekday rates ($80) and weekend rates ($90) compared to standard visitor pricing.
• Golf Tournaments Tournament hosting services for charity and corporate golf events, accommodating groups up to 144 golfers with merchandise options, custom logos, tournament setup assistance, and operational support including clubhouse, on-course, tables, chairs, and cart provisions. Reservations available up to one year in advance.
• Weddings & Celebrations Event venue services for weddings and celebrations in indoor and outdoor settings, featuring outdoor lawns surrounded by the Ko'olau Mountain range and Mount Olomana, with capacity for 50-250 guests. Includes on-site catering and event specialists.
• Meetings & Corporate Functions Corporate event hosting services including business meetings, team-building sessions, and annual meetings for groups up to 300 guests, with custom menu options and audio/visual setup available.
• TaylorMade Qi Rental Clubs Club rental service featuring TaylorMade Qi clubs available for $80 per round, with complimentary practice balls included with play.
• Practice Facilities Practice amenities including a short game range with Platinum Paspalum greens, pitching and chipping area, sand practice area, and putting green. Golf professional lessons available upon request. The driving range is currently closed until further notice.

Quantifiable outcome

• Course Rating 73.1 / Slope Rating 138 from back tees indicates challenging championship-level difficulty
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Mauna Lani Golf Course: Big Island luxury resort golf offering, a comparable destination Hawaii golf experience that competes for the same international visitor golf dollar.
• Turtle Bay Resort Golf: North Shore Oahu resort with two 18-hole courses, competing in the same Hawaiian destination golf market with bundled hotel-stay packages.
• Waikoloa Beach Golf: Big Island resort golf operation, comparable in targeting premium destination visitors with bundled stay-and-play packages.

Broad incumbents

• Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Pure destination golf resort in Oregon with multiple courses, comparable as a destination-only golf property capturing long-haul traveling golfers.
• Streamsong Resort: Destination golf resort in Florida with multiple championship courses, comparable as a premium, design-forward golf destination competing for high-end destination golf travelers.
• Troon Golf: Largest third-party golf management company in the world, broad incumbent that operates and manages premium courses globally, relevant as a potential operator/management peer and competitive force in the management space.
• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic luxury destination golf resort in California, comparable as a high-end golf-and-events property with extensive banquet and tournament capabilities.

Direct peers

• Ko Olina Golf Club: Championship 18-hole public golf course on Oahu's leeward coast, directly competing with Royal Hawaiian for tourist and resident rounds at similar premium pricing tiers.
• Kapolei Golf Club: Municipal-style 18-hole course on Oahu targeting residents and visitors, providing a lower-priced alternative that competes for local resident rounds.
• Hawaii Prince Golf Club: 27-hole Oahu golf club associated with a hotel, competing for the same visitor and tournament business with comparable green fee structure and event capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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