Community Rankings · 2026
Community-ranked golf courses in Hawaii, rated by real golfers using First Loop's Elo comparison system. Current top courses: Nanea Golf Club, Hualalai Golf Club, Kohanaiki Golf Club.
Kailua Kona, HI
Waimea, HI
Kailua-Kona, HI
Kohala Coast, HI
Honolulu, HI
Lanai City, HI
Kapalua, HI
Kamuela, HI
Kapolei, HI
Kailua, HI
Honolulu, HI
Princeville, HI
Honolulu, HI
Wailea-Makena, HI
Kahuku, HI
Kapolei, HI
Kaneohe, HI
Hanapepe, HI
Honolulu, HI
Pearl City, HI
According to the First Loop community, the top-ranked golf course in Hawaii is Nanea Golf Club, followed by Hualalai Golf Club and Kohanaiki Golf Club. Rankings are based on real golfer Elo comparisons.
First Loop has 87 golf courses listed in Hawaii. Community rankings are updated continuously as golfers log rounds and rate courses head-to-head.
First Loop uses an Elo rating system — the same method used in chess and sports. Golfers who have played multiple courses compare them head-to-head, and the rankings reflect the community's collective opinion, not a single editorial panel.
First Loop ranks all golf courses in Hawaii — public, semi-private, and private — based on real golfer reviews. Filter or browse individual course pages to see green fees, conditions ratings, and community reviews for each.