Klipper Golf Course Hawaii
Klipper Golf Course is a par-72 military course in Hawaii, playing 6,528 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 72.5 and slope of 130. Designed by William P. Bell (1952).
Course Overview
| Type | Military |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,528 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.5 / 130 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Architect | William P. Bell |
| Year | 1952 |
| Location | Hawaii, USA |
| Coordinates | 21.4520, -157.7485 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,528 | 5,969 | 72 | 72.6 | 133 |
| White | 6,211 | 5,679 | 72 | 71.2 | 129 |
| Gold | 5,449 | 4,983 | 72 | 67.5 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 72.6/133 | 391 | 423 | 501 | 170 | 317 | 169 | 589 | 391 | 368 | 3319 | 489 | 180 | 309 | 471 | 389 | 404 | 493 | 293 | 181 | 3209 | 6528 |
| White 71.2/129 | 379 | 408 | 481 | 153 | 297 | 142 | 552 | 370 | 344 | 3126 | 481 | 160 | 299 | 431 | 378 | 395 | 483 | 283 | 175 | 3085 | 6211 |
| Gold 67.5/121 | 314 | 389 | 449 | 137 | 259 | 119 | 427 | 329 | 316 | 2739 | 402 | 118 | 283 | 397 | 363 | 340 | 402 | 249 | 156 | 2710 | 5449 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,528 yards, 72.6/133)
Course rating 0.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,211 yards, 71.2/129)
317 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,449 yards, 67.5/121)
1,079 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
The longest hole on the card at 589 yards. 88 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 169 yards. 119 from the Gold tees.
Nearby Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Klipper Golf Course?
Klipper Golf Course has a course rating of 72.5 and slope of 130 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 67.5 with a slope of 121.
How long is Klipper Golf Course?
From the back tees, Klipper Golf Course plays 6,528 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What tees should I play at Klipper Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,528 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (5,449 yards).
Is Klipper Golf Course public or private?
Klipper Golf Course is a military golf course in Hawaii. Access is restricted to military personnel and authorized guests.
What courses are near Klipper Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Bayview, Mid-Pacific Country Club, Pali Golf Course, Ko'olau Golf Club (Kaneohe).
Is there a yardage book for Klipper Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Klipper Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Klipper Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Klipper Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Klipper Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
Get strategy updates for Klipper Golf Course
We'll send you course-specific strategy tips and let you know when new features are available.
Help Improve Klipper Golf Course
Yards Golf Book starts with open-source mapping data from OpenStreetMap, then our community refines each course to production quality.
Klipper Golf Course is live. But it can always be better. Refine fairway edges, add missing bunkers, trace tree lines, and fix anything that looks off.
Map or improve a course and it's yours forever. Free. Plus, each new course mapped earns 30 days of full site access. Map 5 courses and get a full year.
Most courses are partially mapped already. Completing one takes 5-30 minutes depending on available open-source data.
Improve This Course's Mapping