HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-03 West Hawaii Golf Subsidy Program -- press release
Harry Kim
Roxcie L. Waltjen
Mayor
Director
James M. Komata
Roy Takemoto
Deputy Director
Managing Director
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
(808) 961-8311 Fax (808) 961-8411
Email: parks_recreation@hawaiicounty.gov
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/
NEWS RELEASE
January 3, 2020
West Hawai‘i Golf Subsidy Program
The Department of Parks and Recreation announces the start of the County’s West
Hawai‘i Golf Subsidy program at Waikoloa Village Golf Course. Effective Thursday,
January 2, 2020 through Tuesday, June 30, 2020, all residents of the County of Hawai‘i
qualify for golf rounds at reduced rates.
Hawai‘i County residents qualify to play an 18-hole round of golf, inclusive of golf cart
usage, for $35; residents 60 years of age or older are eligible for the same privilege at
$30 (“Senior” rate). Residents under the age of 18 will pay $15 (“Junior” rate). These
rates apply to all tee times from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. daily, regardless of time of
day, day of the week or holidays.
Through this program, the first 2,166 rounds of golf played by qualified Hawai‘i residents
in each calendar month will receive the discounted rates. Once the number of qualified
rounds exceeds 2,166 in any given month, the golf course may revert to a rate schedule
of its own determination until the count resets on the first of the following month.
To qualify for the Hawai‘i County Resident rate, individuals must present a valid Hawai‘i
Driver’s License or Hawai‘i State Identification Card at the time of check-in for payment
and play. All golfers must provide their full name and home address at the time of
check-in in order to qualify for the reduced rates.
In order to qualify for the junior rate (if the individual does not possess a Hawai‘i Driver’s
License or Hawai‘i State ID card), he or she must provide the following at the time of
check-in: (1) a Student ID card and a document proving their date of birth, or (2) a
Student ID card and a document that includes their photo and date of birth, or (3) be
accompanied to the course by a parent of family member older than 18 years of age,
and provide their birth certificate.
As a condition of this golf subsidy program, Hawai‘i County residents shall be afforded
the same opportunities, services, equipment and enjoyment of the golf course and
amenities as golfers who pay full or unsubsidized rates for rounds of golf. Hawai‘i
County residents shall have access to all tee times, the driving range (Hawai‘i residents
shall be charged no more than $4/50 range balls), the practice putting and chipping
areas, and the restaurant. Individuals may play as many 18-hole rounds of golf
throughout this program that they are willing to pay for.
Play at the course shall adhere to all rules established by the golf course’s management
with the following exception: Hawai‘i resident golfers shall be allowed to bring onto the
course their own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages for personal consumption during
play.
Waikoloa Village Golf Course is located at 68-1792 Melia Street, Waikoloa 96738.
Please call the Golf course at 883-9621 for questions on tee time availability or the
course itself.
For questions specific to the subsidy program or for issues that arise during play that
cannot be resolved by the golf course’s management, please contact the Department of
Parks and Recreation at 961-8311.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.