We approached the security gate and was refused entry. MP said my VHIC VA card was not registered…read morewith this base and that it cannot sponsor my 3 guest to play at Mamala Bay golf course. I search the requirement to play there and it states since 2020 VHIC enable me and my guest to play. I had played Kaneohe Klipper a couple years ago which also requires me to go to the check point building with my guest and allowed us to play there. So...WTF this MP is talking about? We left and went to the Navy Marine course that was off base a few miles away. Got on to pay in half an hour. Can't describe this course condition but Navy Marine course was great. Played there 3 times last year and 3 times this year. Who knows how many customers the MP are turning away. Got a phone message saying "I missed my tee time and did I forgot about it." Tried calling back at the phone number provided and the phone was not in service. I even searched and found "active service personnel number to call", to play and that was not in service. MP should update their knowledge of what Vets with VHIC card privileges are! Quite disappointed! Sorry for the bad review but if no matter if Mamala Bay course is a Championship Golf Course many are not able to see or play it.

Always have a super nice time at Malama! My sons have always had a great time golfing there and…read moreeveryine who works there is so friendly!

Never thought I'd enjoy virtual golf as much as I do now…read more Last year, I signed up for a membership because I used to go to the driving range 2-3 times a week and play on the course every other week. With how much driving range prices have increased over the years, the membership has actually helped me save money each month. Being able to play 18 holes twice a week on the simulator alone makes it worth every penny. The Golfzon simulator is also the best one I've tried compared to other sims. One feature I really enjoy is being able to track my stats and review my swing analysis videos directly in the Golfzon app on my phone -- something I can't get at a regular driving range. I also enjoy the flexibility of having private late-night sessions after a long day at work. It's a great alternative to the gym and a fun way to switch things up. Bringing friends to play in the virtual league has been a blast too. On top of that, the owner, Anant, is very welcoming and accommodating. The members I've met are all different skill levels, and everyone has been super friendly and cool. This is definitely the golfing community I've been looking for.

My other half loves to golf so we decided to visit here for a date since we haven't tried out a…read moresimulator before (they had a free 9 hole promo I saw on instagram!) I love that you get the whole place to yourself, the room is huge and there's a lot of things to do aside from the simulator itself. Entertainment- putting area, 2 arcade games, karaoke, cards, 2 smart tvs. Food/comfort- tables, extra chairs, 2 comfy sofas, refrigerator, microwave (can bring your own drinks and food) Parking is easy to find, we just park by Hawai'i USA and take the elevator up. Kahi is an easygoing guy and made everything simple to understand when teaching us about how to use the simulator. We liked it so much that we signed up for membership that day. We're here maybe like once a week. It's also kid friendly! We have a 1 and 4 yr old that we bring sometimes. We always book the 2hr reservation and that gets us through an 18hole course (2 players) and time for driving range or parts of another course after. They also have an app connected with the simulator that records your swing and gives you feedback on it. It records your scores on the courses too. Booking is also super easy! Communication with the owners is also really good, they respond pretty quickly. So far they've done an outstanding job. If you love to golf, but can't go out to the courses all the time then a membership here or even just visiting here to try it out is definitely a must!

Played a round here recently and had a decent time, but it didn't quite blow me away. The course is…read morepretty flat and on the shorter side, which makes it a bit more forgiving for beginners or those looking for a relaxed round. Not a ton of elevation change or dramatic holes, so if you're into more visually dynamic layouts, this might feel a bit plain. The pace of play was kind of slow, which was a bit frustrating. We found ourselves waiting on quite a few holes, and it definitely dragged the round out longer than expected. Could've used a marshal or two to keep things moving. That said, the course is well-maintained, and the staff was friendly. It's a solid option if you're nearby and want to get a round in without too much hassle, but probably not worth going out of your way for. You do have to be military or know someone who is to get you on though, so not accessible to everyone is kind of a bummer.

As a family with young kids who like going to the driving range as a family. If the kids are well…read morebehaved, is that such an issue to bring them!? I understand there is an age limit on the course but at the range.. really.. or at least approach us a little nicer. Other than that, the range is beautiful.

Beautiful, well kept course with enough sand to call it Ewa Beach…read more The greens were all manicured and played fast, which is one of the true tests with our weather here. A lot goes into keeping the greens, and courses on Oahu, from having either being overly soaked, out or the opposite, becoming brittle and difficult to manage while playing golf. The fairways and scenery were really green and beautiful, for the full 18 holes. Upon arrival, the parking lot is semi covered by solar panels, and as you pull in, easy to navigate towards the clubhouse and proshop. Several options for hats and a few visors to choose from. Clothing and accessories are very affordable as well. The dining area served pretty good food. I was here for a tournament, so the food on the course was supplied, and also delicious, but I am not sure by whom. Friendly and helpful proshop staff as well! The carts were equipped with electronic GPS and never had any issues. I can't wait to play this public course again!

Nicely maintained and well run golf course. Challenge level is moderate for a mid-handicap golfer…read more Putting greens are fast. Personnel are friendly an helpful. Pro shop has a good assortment of apparel and equipment. No practice driving range. Only downside here is the incredibly loud noise levels from the adjacent HNL airport (the arriving aircraft literally are just a hundred feet overhead on some sections of the golf course) and the adjacent military base which was having constant practice automatic weapon fire drills during my entire 4.5 hour golf game. Bring ear plugs and enjoy the game.

We held our daughters 100 day celebration at Aya recently and the owners, Sari and her brother…read moreShane were more than helpful! They allowed us to come to the venue before opening to set up, Shane helped us rearrange all the tables and even let us use their printer to make signs. Their whole family was involved in making my daughter's celebration a success. Their mom catered a whole Korean menu that served 190 guests and with leftovers to take home! I'm more than grateful Aya and their team for being so patient and kind to such a hectic party! If you ever need a venue for your event definitely reach out to them!

What a great find. Aya Golf Lounge is so much more than golf…read more I'm constantly exploring Honolulu and trying different restaurants and happy hours, and this place genuinely stands out. It has an upscale feel without feeling stuffy. The atmosphere is relaxed, everything is extremely clean and well maintained, and there's so much more to do than I expected -- golf, karaoke, electronic darts, a crane game, food and drinks. The private golf rooms are huge and set up for different levels and types of golfers, and they also have karaoke in the rooms where you can simply pay per song. You could easily come here with golfers and non-golfers and everyone would have something to do. The food and happy hour are fantastic. I had the pork nachos, Maui onion salad and a dirty vodka martini, and my entire bill was under $40 during happy hour. For Honolulu, especially with this atmosphere and level of service, that is an incredible value. And the food was genuinely delicious. What impressed me most, though, was the staff. Koi was an absolute sweetheart. She paid attention to the little things and showed a level of care that you don't encounter everywhere. I was recording some content for social media, and everyone was incredibly accommodating. At one point I was getting warm in the corner where I was sitting, and Koi immediately offered to move me to the other side of the restaurant so I would be more comfortable. She was constantly attentive without hovering, and you could tell that she genuinely cared about my experience. Kino, the bartender, was also wonderful -- very professional, knowledgeable and accommodating. He took the time to show me around, explain the different golf rooms and answer my questions rather than just pointing me in a direction. That kind of service makes a huge difference. Between the cleanliness, food, prices, golf rooms, karaoke, electronic darts, location, games and especially the service, Aya has created a really unique experience. Come for happy hour even if you don't golf. I absolutely plan on coming back. Koi and Kino made an already great place even better.

I've been here a couple times are really like this place. I'm not a beer drinker but they have a…read morereally great selection of beers available if that's your thing and you can have food delivered to enjoy while you hit some golf balls. There are a lot of really great places near by that deliver so that's awesome. The facilities are very nice, very clean, the stalls are cleaned after each group or person leaves so when you go in everything has been disinfected and wiped down. The staff is super helpful and nice as well. The trackman golf system is excellent, it gives you great data, instant video feedback, swing path and club head analysis, all the other data you could ask for (spin rate, launch angle, etc) and if you have a trackman account it will save your data so you can view later. It also has games you can play if you bring the kids so you can be was serious or as fun as you want to be. Great place, I will definitely be coming back!!!

Virtual golf to raise money for U.S. Vets Hawaii Barber's Point... twist my arm…read more Camo for a Cause - the team from U.S. Vets Hawaii has teamed up with Pars and Brews Golf Lounge in Kapolei, located in the shopping center nearest Doraku. You can pitch in, spend your time with a great group, and grab tips on your grip, swing, and focus on a couple of clubs. On a day, not for charity, this is a great spot. Head in with your clubs, reserve online or give them a call. They have seating at each bay, as well as in the center by a pool table. There is a tap wall with beer, seltzer and wine, and they sell a few snacks. Really friendly and helpful people working there. A golf coach with excellent advice. Today, they also had a local celebrity, Miss Teen West Oahu to meet and greet for the cause. Fun!

We love this par three! Easy to hop on whenever and play a round and it's a great price. Greens…read morearen't as well maintained as other courses around the island but they're also not the worst ones I've seen either, so we don't complain. There is a little spot for chipping to the left of the first hole (use at your own risk) and a good sized putting green to practice on too! Small Pro shop with some goodies and a bar too. Overall 10/10 spot for a nice afternoon if you want to practice your iron game! TIPS & TRICKS: * have fun!

The course it's self is nice and use to be so much fun to go play glow golf. However this visit was…read morevery different. There is new management (Gerry) in the pro shop at Ke'alohi, whom worked between 7pm-10pm 2/14 and is absolutely horrendous. He has some sort of superior mentality on him and was so rude. We started the 9 holes around 8 Pm with a group of 6. At 8:40 pm while we were finishing up hole 4 all of the lights on the course turned off. We had to call multiple times to let him know we were still out on the course and finishing hole 4, he instantly acted annoyed that he had to turn the lights back on an hour before they closed. When we were in the middle of hole 6 at approximately 9:05pm, Gerry walked out to us and told us that our group of 6 with need to split into two groups because of "pace of play" . I would normally understand however there was absolutely no one else on the course and it would have taken us longer to finish waiting for half our group to finish each hole before the next half started because we had been hitting a few people at a time when we could. After he told us we needed to split up, he proceeded to say "you guys need to hurry the lights turn off in less than 20 minutes" which would be approx 9:20 pm. I proceeded to let him know online says 9:45pm and that never in the many times we have played have they turned off prior to that. His response was "okay 40 minutes then". While walking off he actively signed and let out a "whatever". We decided to skip a hole so we could have extra time to speak with him about the issues. We took our bags out to our vehicle at approx 9:35 pm after finishing hole 9. When we were getting ready to walk back in he already had the course and shop closed completely and was walking to his vehicle with his wife whom had been waiting on him. He was leaving before the course was supposed to even close. This was the absolutely worst visit, and we'd love the much older gentleman who use to run the pro shop back!

Visiting and staying in the Ko Olina area, we knew we had to play one of the premier courses on the…read moreisland of Oahu. They were running a special for $225/player (normally $275) with a 10-day advanced booking. They need a credit card to hold the reservation and you pay upon arrival. We had a 10:50 tee time and everything ran on time and check-in was smooth. Once checked-in, you'll present your receipt to the staffer who will give you a small bucket of balls. They took our clubs at the parking lot stand and placed the clubs on our cart. We grabbed a few clubs and walked over to the grass range, which was in decent shape. The course is great for all skill levels because it's pretty wide open and very well manicured. The rough is cut down pretty low so even if you miss the fairway, you still gotta shot at it. Playing the blues, the course is pretty long but manageable. The greens were in great shape and bunkers were great looking, although luckily I didn't have to play out of any of them. While it's a well maintained course, I thought the layout was kinda boring and predictable. Lots of good views and photo ops around the course, although the course has minimal ocean views. We had some vouchers from our hotel which we could use at the pro shop but not the snack bar. We ended up with a couple of bag tags, ball markers and a logo ball (gift set) which they engrave your name in the bag tag which is pretty cool for $20 for everything. The rest of the pro shop is pretty pricey though. Overall, glad we got to play it. I think the price point is what would keep me from playing again, but it's hard to beat when it's less than 5 minutes from our hotel. We got paired with a great couple, shout out Chuck and Cindy who were also visiting. It made for a memorable and fun day out on the course.

Probably the nicest golf course I've ever been to. From the time you arrive the time you leave you…read moretruly are treated like royalty. The variety of option from the pro shop to the concessions was great! I don't have a membership there but you can absolutely tell that current members are definitely getting their money's worth.

Haven't played here since they closed for renovations, and it did not disappoint. The improvements…read morereally brought new life to the course--everything felt well-maintained, refreshed, and fun to play. Fair warning though--the greens are no joke and definitely not the most forgiving for a casual golfer like myself . They'll test your patience real quick. What made it even better was getting out there with friends again, enjoying the game and the great atmosphere. And having food and drinks delivered right to you on the course? That's a game changer. Definitely worth the wait, and I'm looking forward to many more rounds here.

This was my first time attending Pearl at Kalauao and decided to give them a try specifically for…read morethe Jackson Family Wine Dinner. The location has beautiful views. We were promptly greeted and taken to our assigned table at 6pm. We were able to purchase a cocktail prior to the start of the dinner and my margarita was really good. Dinner started and the appetizers and wine pairings were really good. The Lomi Lomi Salmon and the Fresh Ahi Poke were some of my favorite dishes of the night. All the drink pairings provided tasted great. By the time the main entrees began to come out they were a little cold but still tasted great. That night we were able to exclusively purchased the wines and vodka that was provided for future pick up. We have not heard back on a pick up date and no response received via email after 2 business days after receiving prior email communication in a timely manner leading up to the event. All in all I would like to go back to check out the restaurant on its own.

One month into training with Coach Derek, my scores have already gone down and my confidence has…read moregone up. Derek has a very pragmatic approach to coaching. He has different drills to fix the same issue and does a great job figuring out which one works best for you. His attention to detail, along with his excitement for coaching and golf in general, is infectious. I'd highly recommend Derek to anyone who's serious about improving their golf game.

I just started taking lessons from Coach DJ (Derek), and I've already seen progress in my game. I'm…read morean avid golfer, and have been struggling with some issues, and DJ has been determined to help me fix them. My ball striking has improved significantly, striping my shots with less effort. The results speak for themselves. You have the option of either having your lesson at Newtown driving range, or at his simulator at Sports Box in Pearlridge Mall. I've chosen to do my lesson at the driving range (note: you do have to buy your own balls). But his package also includes a few hours of practice at the simulator a week (golf practice indoors in AC....yes please!). AND it includes one on course 9hole lesson a month. Such a great deal!! I also need to mention that DJ himself is a great golfer. I've seen him play and am amazed by his golf IQ. It's no wonder he's won multiple tournaments. And the fact that he's willing to share his golf knowledge to others, is something that should not be passed up. Go ahead and book your first free lesson now! You won't be disappointed.