Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf

What Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf does

Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf (legal entity: Waikoloa Beach Golf) operates a 27-hole golf facility on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii Island, anchored within the Waikoloa Beach Resort master-planned community. The physical asset comprises three nine-hole loops — the Beach Nine (3,281 yards, par 35), the Lakes Nine (3,285 yards, par 35), and the Kings' Nine (3,522 yards, par 36) — designed to be combined flexibly into 18-hole rounds or played as a full 27-hole day. The Beach Course is attributed to Robert Trent Jones; the Kings' layout is Scottish links-style with Mauna Kea views; and the Lakes layout (originally built 1980) threads water hazards through resort landscaping. Supporting infrastructure includes a 15-acre practice range with chipping areas and Bermuda putting greens, a retail Golf Shop carrying premium apparel brands and exclusive Waikoloa logo merchandise, two on-site restaurants (Tropics Ale House and Mauka Steakhouse), Cobra LTDx club rentals, and an online tee-time booking stack running on ezlinksgolf.com.

The business monetizes this asset across multiple streams. Green fees are tiered by time of day and guest status (Morning $215 off-property / $175 resort guests; Mid-Day $150; Afternoon $119; Same-Day Replay $80), with discounted Kama'aina local-resident rates ($89 for 18 holes) and seasonal Family Golf pricing (Juniors $30 with complimentary rentals, June-August after 3pm on Kings' Nine). Multi-round packages (two rounds at $290/person, additional rounds at $120) and Kala Gift Cards ($50-$1,000) drive extended-stay and prepaid spend. The Kings' Club membership program, launched in 2007, generates recurring annual dues through Gold ($2,500/yr) and Silver ($1,300/yr) tiers, with Gold Members — typically Waikoloa Beach Resort property owners — able to list their units as Gold Member Accommodations offering discounted golf to renters.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with concierge-assisted tee-time booking, email capture for deal alerts, organic social on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Vimeo, and channel partnerships with on-site and nearby vacation rental properties for stay-and-play packages. Customer segments span tourists and resort guests (primary), Hawaii Island residents, Waikoloa Beach Resort property owners, NCAA collegiate golf programs (via the long-running Amer Ari Intercollegiate tournament hosted since 1992), and families. Operational leadership is anchored by PGA Director of Golf Kevin Ginoza, in role since 2015 after prior tenure as Assistant Pro (1998-2005) and Head Pro (2011), with merchandising and tournament operations supported by a small team of 11-50 employees.

Name

Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf

Legal name

Waikoloa Beach Golf

Website

https://waikoloabeachgolf.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf operates a 27-hole, three-course golf facility on Hawaii's Kohala Coast within the Waikoloa Beach Resort, generating revenue from tee-time green fees, Kings' Club memberships, retail, two on-site restaurants, practice facilities, and rental clubs for tourists, local residents, property owners, and collegiate programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Resort Operations

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA), Golf Apparel Retail (Men’s/Women’s/Youth) (CRAMAGAD), Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Resort golf courses
• Golf membership programs
• Golf practice facilities
• Golf shop merchandise
• Collegiate golf tournaments

Headquarters

HQ city

Waikoloa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees and Tee Times: Core revenue from 18-hole and 9-hole green fees across three nine-hole courses with various time-based pricing tiers. Includes shared cart, bottled water, and practice facility access with green fees.
2. Golf Shop Merchandise: Retail sales of golf apparel, shoes, accessories, and Waikoloa Beach Resort logo merchandise. Brands include Nike, Under Armour, Adidas, Travis Mathew, Peter Millar, FootJoy, and Jamie Sadock.
3. Kings' Club Golf Membership: Annual membership programs (Gold $2,500/year, Silver $1,300/year) providing preferred green fees, shop discounts, practice facility access, concierge services, and member events. Gold membership targets property owners for rental income enhancement.
4. Golf Club Rentals: Cobra LTDx rental clubs for men and ladies, right/left hand, at $65 for 18 holes and $50 for 9 holes. Junior rentals at $25.
5. Food and Beverage: On-site dining at Tropics Ale House (daily 11am-9pm with happy hour 2-5pm) and Mauka Steakhouse (open daily 7:30am-5pm, dinner Wed-Sun 5-9pm) located in Kings' Course Club House.
6. Multiple Round Packages: Discounted multi-round packages: Two rounds at $290 per person, additional rounds at $120 per person. Includes green fees, shared cart, bottled water, practice facilities, and 10% shop discount.
7. Gift Cards: Kala Gift Cards available in denominations from $50 to $1,000, redeemable for tee times, rental clubs, and golf shop merchandise including apparel, shoes, and accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf operates a 27-hole golf facility on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii Island, comprising three nine-hole courses (Beach Nine, Lakes Nine, and Kings' Nine) that can be combined into 18-hole rounds or played as a full 27 holes in a single day. The company sells green fees and tee times, Kings' Club annual memberships, golf shop merchandise and apparel, club rentals, practice facility access, and food and beverage at its two on-site restaurants, while also hosting the Amer Ari Intercollegiate collegiate golf tournament.

Product overview

Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf offers a 27-hole golf experience on Hawaii's Kohala Coast, comprised of three nine-hole courses: Beach Nine, Lakes Nine, and Kings' Nine. The resort operates as a unified golf destination where players can design their own experience by combining the nines into 18-hole rounds or playing all 27 holes in a single day. Supporting services include a Golf Shop (apparel, accessories, and Waikoloa logo merchandise), driving range and practice facilities, golf club rentals (Cobra clubs), and dining venues (Tropics Ale House and Mauka Steakhouse). The Kings' Club membership program provides Gold and Silver tiers offering golf discounts, concierge services, and property owner benefits. The resort also hosts the annual Amer Ari Intercollegiate collegiate golf tournament and the Kings' Club Championship member tournament.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beach Nine Golf Course A 9-hole, par 35, 3,281-yard golf course at Waikoloa Beach Resort featuring generous landing areas, large greens, and low-lipped bunkers, designed by Robert Trent Jones. Highlights include Hole #6, a par-five playing between black lava fields down to the ocean. Sold as part of flexible 9-hole, 18-hole, and 27-hole green fee packages for individual golfers and resort guests.
• Lakes Nine Golf Course A 9-hole, par 35, 3,285-yard course winding through the resort's heart, named for bodies of water that come into play on five holes. Incorporates natural lava bed elevation changes and features a scenic par-three Hole #8 with water carry and lava backdrop. Sold as part of flexible 9-hole, 18-hole, and 27-hole green fee packages for individual golfers and resort guests.
• Kings' Nine Golf Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% off regular green fee rates for Kings' Club Gold Members
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hapuna Golf Course: Arnold Palmer-designed resort course on Hawaii Island's Kohala Coast, direct head-to-head competitor for tourist rounds and local Kama'aina play with comparable pricing tiers.
• Mauna Kea Golf Course (Mauna Kea Resort): Robert Trent Jones-designed resort course on the Kohala Coast with a similar heritage narrative; competes for the same tourist and tournament-event business on Hawaii Island.
• Wailea Golf Club (Maui): Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed 54-hole resort golf destination on Maui; comparable multi-course resort golf model with similar premium green-fee pricing structure and resort integration.
• Ko Olina Golf Club (Oahu): Ted Robinson-designed resort course on Oahu's leeward coast; comparable destination-resort golf model serving tourists and local members with similar green-fee pricing and membership tiers.
• Mauna Lani Golf (Auberge Resorts): Operates two resort golf courses on the Kohala Coast directly competing with Waikoloa for tourist and resort-guest play; shares Hawaii Island location, premium pricing model, and luxury resort integration.
• Kapalua Golf (Maui): Two resort courses (Plantation and Bay) on Maui hosting the PGA TOUR's Sentry Tournament of Champions; comparable as a Hawaii resort-golf destination competing for premium tourist rounds.
• Hualalai Golf Course (Four Seasons Resort): Ultra-premium Jack Nicklaus-designed resort course on the Kohala Coast; competes directly for the highest-spending resort guests and shares Waikoloa's luxury positioning and membership-driven revenue model.
• Princeville Makai Golf Club (Kauai): Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed resort course on Kauai's north shore; another Hawaii resort-golf competitor targeting premium tourist play with similar course-design pedigree.

Regional players

• Waikoloa Village Golf Club: Robert Trent Jones-designed course located within the broader Waikoloa area on Hawaii Island; targets a more local-resident and value-tier customer than Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf but competes for Kama'aina play.
• Big Island Country Club: Public-access golf course on Hawaii Island (Kona side); competes for local Kama'aina and tourist rounds at lower price points than Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf but in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCH95oCuIdkPL2Fkyc8lWSgA
• Facebookfacebook.com/waikoloagolf
• Instagraminstagram.com/waikoloagolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waikoloa-land-co

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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