Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course - Course Guide

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The Mokapu Peninsula, one of the most aesthetic places on Oahu in terms of natural beauty, is steeped in Hawaiian tradition. Its very name, "Mokapu," means "Sacred Lands." Ancient Hawaiians buried thousands of their dead in the sand dunes located along Holes 13, 14, and 15. These sand dunes are sacred to Hawaiians and are listed in the national Historic Register of Historic Places. In 1949, as part of the Naval Air Station, the first nine holes were constructed. In 1951, as part of the Marine Corps Air Station,
Kaneohe Bay, construction began on a second nine holes and was completed in 1952.

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Hole #1 - Par 4 - 391 yards
			This hole has a slight dogleg left into the prevailing trade wind. Club up on the approach.

Hole #2 - Par 4 - 423 yards
			Dogleg left and a severely sloping green from front to back. It's best to stay below the hole.

Hole #3 - Par 5 - 501 yards
			Dogleg right into the wind. Play tee shot to the left of the two large ironwood trees on the right side.

Hole #4 - Par 3 - 170 yards
			Easiest par 3 on the course, but be aware, there's trouble long and left.

Hole #5 - Par 4 - 317 yards
			Sharp dogleg. Beware of Kiawe trees on the left. A straight tee shot should leave a relatively short approach.

Hole #6 - Par 3 - 169 yards
			Into the wind. This hole has a very shallow green in depth. Avoid the brush just behind the green as it is a lateral water hazard.

Hole #7 - Par 5 - 589 yards
			Dogleg left par 5. Favor the right side off the tee and on the approach. Keep your approach below the hole.

Hole #8 - Par 4 - 391 yards
			Slight dogleg left with water guarding left side. An elevated green makes approach play a little long.

Hole #9 - Par 4 - 368 yards
			Short and straight. Hitting the fairway is a premium. Avoid going over the green on approach.

Hole #10 - Par 5 - 489 yards
			This hole plays directly into the prevailing trade wind. Lateral water hazard guards the entire left side. The green slopes severely to the left. Keep it below the hole.

Hole #11 - Par 3 - 180 yards
			The wind really moves the ball to the right. Avoid going long on this hole.

Hole #12 - Par 4 - 309 yards
			Interesting uphill dogleg right. It has a challenging approach with lateral hazards on both sides of the green. Take an extra club or two on the approach.

Hole #13 - Par 4 - 471 yards
			Our signature hole along the ocean. This hole has a challenging tee shot with trouble on both sides.

Hole #14 - Par 4 - 389 yards
			This hole is a dogleg left par 4. The ideal line off the tee is right center.

Hole #15 - Par 4 - 404 yards
			Dogleg right with semi-blind landing area. A long and narrow green makes for a challenging approach.

Hole #16 - Par 5 - 493 yards
			A short dogleg right par 5. Favor the right center for the best angle of approach.

Hole #17 - Par 4 - 293 yards
			A short par 4. Long hitters may be able to reach the green off the tee. Uphill approach may require an extra club.

Hole #18 - Par 3 - 181 yards
			This is the longest par 3 on the course. Avoid going left and long.

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