Aeration
In general, golf courses in Hawaii aerate their greens in April and September. Over time, the golf course’s grass and turf are compacted by golfers. Specialized machines called “aerators” puncture the soil and sprinkle new grass seeds and fertilizer, resulting in healthy new growth. During aeration, golf courses are closed for a day or more. However, it can take several weeks for aerated greens to return to perfect condition. If you are planning to play golf in Hawaii and are particular about the condition of the course, you may want to avoid traveling to Hawaii around April and September.
An aeration schedule for golf courses in Hawaii is provided below for your convenience.
Golf Course | Aeration Date | Recovery Period | Reg. TEE TIME OK |
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Coral Creek Golf Course | No aeration | No aeration | No aeration |
Ewa Beach Golf Club |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Hawaii Kai Championship Course | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Hawaii Prince Golf Club |
1st: April 7, 2025 2nd: TBA |
1st: April 7, 2025 2nd: TBA |
1st: April 7, 2025 2nd: TBA |
Kapolei Golf Club |
1st: May 12 to 14, 2025 2nd: September 8 to 10, 2025 |
1st: May 15 to 29, 2025 2nd: September 11 to 25, 2025 |
1st: May 30, 2025 2nd: September 26, 2025 |
Ko Olina Golf Club |
May 5, 2025 |
May 6 to 19, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
Mililani Golf Club |
TBA |
TBA | TBA |
Pearl At Kalauao | No aeration | No aeration | No aeration |
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Royal Kunia Country Club |
1st: April 1, 2025 |
1st: April 2 to 15, 2025 |
1st: April 16 |
Turtle Bay Golf /Palmer Course |
September 3 to 4, 2025 |
September 5 to 11, 2025 |
September 12, 2024 |
Waikele Country Club |
March 10 to 12, 2025 2nd: TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Golf Course | Aeration Date | Recovery Period | Reg. TEE TIME OK |
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Ka’anapali Royal Course | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Ka’anapali Kai Course | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Wailea Blue Course |
1st: April 22 to 24, 2025 2nd: September 9 to 11, 2025 |
TBA |
TBA |
Wailea Gold Course |
1st: March 25 to 27, 2024 2nd: August 19 to 21, 2025 |
TBA |
TBA |
Wailea Emerald Course |
1st: April 8 to 10, 2025 2nd: August 5 to 7 2025 |
TBA |
TBA |
Kapalua Bay Course * Recovery takes one month |
TBA | TBA | TBA |
Kapalua Plantation Course * Recovery takes one month |
1st: May 6 to 9, 2025 2nd: September 2 to 5, 2025 |
1st: Est. May 11 to June 11, 2025 2nd: September 6 to October 5, 2025 |
1st: Est: June 12, 2025 2nd: Est: October 6, 2025 |
Golf Course | Aeration Date | Recovery Period | Reg. TEE TIME OK |
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Mauna Kea Golf Course | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Makani Golf Club | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Mauna Lani Golf – The North Course |
1st: May 26 to 31, 2025 2nd: September 29 to October 3, 2025 |
TBA |
TBA |
Mauna Lani Golf – The South Course |
1st: May 5 to 9, 2025 2nd: September 1 to 5, 2025 |
TBA |
TBA |
Hapuna Golf Course | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Waikoloa Golf Course | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Kona Country Club |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Golf Course | Aeration Date | Recovery Period | Reg. TEE TIME OK |
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Ocean Course at Hokuala | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Poipu Bay Golf Course | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Princeville Makai Golf Club | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Puakea Golf Course | TBA | TBA | TBA |
The Aeration Process:
Turf compaction happens when players walk on turf, compacting the grass and limiting oxygen supply to the roots. In order to reverse this natural consequence of golfing, aeration is conducted. Using spikes to remove turf with soil promotes healthy oxygenation of the turf. Aeration is essential to maintaining a well conditioned turf.