Can I Break Par? | Part 1 | Golfing At Ko’olau Golf Club In Hawaii

In today’s video I play one of the most difficult courses in the world! This course is located on the island of Oahu right along the Ko’olau Range. My goal is to break par at this treacherous Jurassic Park looking course. This is the front 9 and part 1 of a 2 part series from this course. Hope y’all enjoy!!
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[@ZacRadford]

Felt like I was playing "The Predator" course from the Tiger Woods game haha

[@ZacRadford]

Chase McBride played way too much of that game back in the day haha

[@curtis4390]

I follow zac on all social media. Dude is just a outstanding gent. Never puts shade on anyone stays to himself, and his friends but drops the sickest golf videos.

[@cragjames544]

How far do u normally hit ur stinger

[@xTHExDONx]

You need to golf with Brodie more, aaaaaaand not gm golf

[@ZacRadford]

Crag James Carry is roughly around 215-225 roll out depends on the firmness of the ground

[@toddlermonkey81]

I might shoot 200 on this course

[@ZacRadford]

TJMathletics This was the hardest course I’ve ever played!!

[@masterchief-vd1xs]

Well I have no clue what I would score because I would be out of balls for the back 9 😂

[@mitchellhuber835]

@@masterchief-vd1xs I'd be out of balls by the back 4.5 of the front 9

[@karlg1535]

@@masterchief-vd1xs na you prob find 10x as many as youd lose lol

[@RikkiTikkiTavi290]

@@karlg1535 excellent point

[@john.e.1984]

Played this course a couple times, the second time with my wife in the rain. It was brutally hard and we were soaked, but the sight of dozens of waterfalls flowing down the mountains as we played made it worth it. We had smiles on our faces all day. It's a breathtaking place.

[@ZacRadford]

John Elliott I bet that was an incredible sight! I heard that’s what happens when it pours!

[@CB-rv2lj]

whaaaat

[@davidvigliotto6506]

I played this course 2 years ago and it is still, hands down, the most beautiful course I've played. The entire round I kept humming the Jurassic Park theme song. AND as a 13 handicap I broke 90 there!

[@ZacRadford]

David Vigliotto Great round 👊

[@alcyone9361]

"The hardest golf course in the world" is the one I play tomorrow.

[@tracejohnston691]

Who asked

[@failedathousandtimes]

@@tracejohnston691 me

[@lukel4552]

Trace Johnston troll

[@lukelamer9297]

He said when it was built ...hardest in nation so you all can shut up..golf drama.lol

[@emirbabax7]

@Charles Bunting I thought you were talking about life. lmao

[@ilovebigputtsandicannotlie5355]

Played here years ago..I lost over a dozen balls. Pro shop guy said you’ll prob lose as many balls as your handicap.

[@ZacRadford]

I love big putts and I cannot lie Was definitely the craziest course I’ve ever played!!

[@crazykev6491]

But I bet you find a lot too

[@SamuelGrubbs]

Do you get a mulligan if a volcano goes off while swinging? 🤔

[@ZacRadford]

Samuel Grubbs Haha I think we will make an exception for that!

[@vikrambajaj5797]

Lol

[@colinparis3033]

never liked a comment so fast

[@ZacRadford]

Colin Paris agreed 😂👊

[@JohannGambolputty22]

If you still make par after hitting lava we call that Pele’s Kiss.

[@Deepestdrip]

Yes! So glad you played here! Course is NO joke.

[@ZacRadford]

Joe Catallo You are absolutely right this course is no joke!!

[@Deepestdrip]

@@ZacRadford I remember the course actually being a bit harder when I played it because the fairways and greens had been cut and there had been no rain that week. The course shows its true nature when the ball gets a bit of rollout. Especially on the greens!

[@Sun-Uv-Uh-Gun]

Damn, I'm late to the party. But props buddy, these vids just keep getting better.

[@ZacRadford]

Team TaylorMade So glad you are enjoying the vids 👊

[@Sun-Uv-Uh-Gun]

@@ZacRadford every single time

[@Franalations1]

Give it up to the real winner here. Mr Zac Radford for not getting finessed and staying true to himself during this bro5 madness

[@chrisconquest3596]

I love the way that zac is always very controlled with his swing, he never tries to force a distance and I think everyone can learn something from him

[@chaosncheckt9356]

Learned to play in Kathmandu Nepal at the local golf country club. The Ko'olau club is nice but I think the course in Nepal is more difficult. Narrow fairways, course requirement was to have a ball boy whose mission was to retrieve any errant shots off the fairway due to the presences of snakes. During the monsoon season, the fairways were swamp with no roll to the ball. After two years of play, I like to think I got better but my wife swears I was a hack when I started and after two years I was still a hack. :) Got to love her honesty.

[@AustinHammy32]

This is the coolest golf video ever. What a SICK course!

[@ZacRadford]

Really glad to hear you enjoyed!

[@mannyo4231]

Wow, such a scenic track.....i agree it would be hard to focus...amazing views

[@ZacRadford]

Manny O It definitely was haha

[@mannyo4231]

@@ZacRadford Have you ever played Wolf Creek in Mesquite.Vegas? Would like to see you tame that course as well.

[@ZacRadford]

Manny O Would love to tee it up there someday!!

[@paulmorris6177]

I played it back in the 90's when I was stationed in Hawaii JUST to say that I did it (I still have the golf bag marker)! I have NO IDEA how many golf balls I lost...or drinks of Jack...but it was FUN AS HELL!

[@TheGolfClan]

One of your best bro. Love seeing you play with Tripp. And that backdrop. Wow. God’s beauty on display throughout. Looking forward to watching part 2 next.

[@ZacRadford]

The Golf Clan So glad you enjoyed and I always love teeing it up with Ryan!! Hope you enjoy part 2 just uploaded last night!

[@TheGolfClan]

Zac Radford it would be impossible not to not enjoy it 👊🏼

[@trevormorton8415]

Anyone who puts in the work to add shot tracer in their videos, instant like from me :) The contrast between you two is great! Get to watch a great player play some serious golf, and then what could be a stand in for anyone one of my foolish, drunk, amazing golf buddies!

[@ipatkelly]

That stinger through the window was probably the most beautiful shot ever!

[@ZacRadford]

ipatkelly Thanks so much 👊

[@TheWalkingDavid]

The quote was always told to me as, “aim for the stars, and you may hit the trees. But if you aim for the trees, you might never get off the ground.”

[@ZacRadford]

The Walking David I’ve never heard that version before thanks for sharing 👊

[@codylinam2240]

Wow this video was amazing great golf

[@ZacRadford]

Cody Linam So glad you enjoyed!!

[@codylinam2240]

@@ZacRadford yes sir always good time to with you playing....

[@ianstyring9602]

Those stingers though, just b.e.a.utiful. excellent video.

[@ZacRadford]

So glad you enjoyed the vid 👊

[@nickcarpenter8550]

"humidity level is about 317% here"😂😂

[@ZacRadford]

Nick Carpenter 😂👊

[@PA96704]

Good job I grew up right down the road!!!

[@ZacRadford]

Thanks and you grew up in an incredible place!!

[@simplysimple7628]

Haven’t golfed in a couple years due to a busy life with the kids but this video makes me miss it so much. Especially when it’s quiet and it’s you and a bunch of people you enjoy. Therapy. Love it!!🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@thatpramzyguy]

Wow... The backdrop on this course is phenomenal. I would be so distracted while playing.

[@ZacRadford]

That Pramzy Guy We definitely were haha

[@scottmccormick1604]

Hey Zac, this was the first video of yours I saw (& part 2). Gotta say I rate these as THE BEST golf videos I’ve seen. Great combo of good golf, great location and plenty of humour .... love you Guys! 👊

[@ZacRadford]

So awesome to hear! Much love 👊

[@jordanfasheh]

Hell yeah!! Can’t wait to watch and see your great shots compared to my crap shots on this course! This is the first time you are playing a course I have played!! Super pumped and love the channel!

[@ZacRadford]

jordan fasheh So awesome to hear you enjoy the channel and what a course this was!! Hope you enjoy the vid 👊

[@kylerelliott3988]

Zac you need to play The Reserve at Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana. Talk about some spectacular views and a challenging golf course!

[@ZacRadford]

Kyler Elliott Would love to tee it up there someday! Thanks so much for the recommendation!!

[@kylerelliott3988]

Zac Radford the course is currently covered in snow, but I could get you up there next season if that’s something you’d be interested in👍🏻

[@oshkoshbjosh8171]

Great vid, more like this please

[@ZacRadford]

So glad you enjoyed!!

[@TylerBrungardt]

“Draw!!! Draw hard!!!” 😂😂 Been there.

[@andrewoodward31]

Oh man that place is breathtaking wow! Zac you need to move there and just do all videos right there. . Probably the best course vlog I've seen to date... back 9 to come and I can't wait. Brilliant stuff man. Respect to your man he is funny

[@ZacRadford]

Andre Woodward I would love to move here someday haha 👊

[@user-be1mf4ud1g]

Fun to watch! ⛳️💚⛰️🌴🌱🙌

[@ZacRadford]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@sttm1283]

damn. looks magical on that course.

[@chasering971]

Love the goals that you set before the round

[@ZacRadford]

chase ring This sure was one EPIC course!

[@jakejones7126]

This course is insane! Bucket list material for sure

[@ZacRadford]

Jake Jones Definitely agree 👊

[@matthewsmith4166]

So glad I found this video! When AMC stock squeezes this will be the first trip I take with my brothers.

[@TheLastBabyBoomer]

Yep...I know this course well. When I lived in Hawaii this was the course of last resort when we could not get a proper t-time on a Saturday. We would hitch up our bootstraps and head to Ko'olau and 12 golf balls minimum for my group. The score was not important, it was whoever lost the least amount of golf balls was the winner. Beautiful course.

[@ZacRadford]

John Powell love it and it sure is a beautiful course!!

[@tylerkrug7719]

The course of last resort, lol. Too funny 😆

[@ceeb3]

Hawaii was actually the reason I picked up golf. I was in Maui, and I ate breakfast at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course. The courses scenery was unbelievable. Keep up the great content, Zac!

[@ZacRadford]

Christian B. That’s so awesome! Will do 👊

[@dustinturner6804]

Great vlog! Felt like a raptor was about to burst out any moment. Your positivity is contagious!

[@ZacRadford]

Dustin Turner So glad you enjoyed the vid! Haha I felt the same way!! 👊

[@gothic8]

The one thing that I hate the most....FILL IN YOUR DIVOTS! This is the most disrespectful golf I have ever watched for a majestic golf course like this!

[@scottallen2786]

Wow playing in the jungle. I think you played freaking awesome. Can't wait for the back 9

[@ZacRadford]

Scott Allen Thanks so much 👊

[@scottkelly4020]

WOW! What an absolutely stunning course. 😍😍

[@ZacRadford]

Scott Kelly Had so much fun and very thankful to get to tee it up here!!

[@markallen9018]

Sick course..be happy to break 90

[@ZacRadford]

Mark Allen This course sure is!!

[@isambo400]

I really like how you look tension free in your swing.

[@ZacRadford]

isambo400 Thanks so much!!

[@isambo400]

Zac Radford any tips for it? I struggle with tension when I compete

[@DerekLesterGolf]

Love seeing the pin slamming legit course Vlogs from you Zac. Keep it up man. Hope I can get my vlogging up to your level one day.

[@ZacRadford]

Derek Lester Golf So awesome to hear you enjoy the content bro 👊 You keep up the great work as well!!

[@markroper1956]

One of your best vids. Cant wait for part 2. Love the replays on the drive and stinger...awesome shots...

[@ZacRadford]

Mark Roper So glad you enjoyed 👊

[@chazzle8434]

You and Brodie should make a KZbin channel. I’m not trying to be pushy about it, but I would really enjoy a KZbin channel with you two guys than brofive

[@MikeDoba]

Oh sooo green, everywhere just green.

[@KSI77777]

The golf course in Hawaii looks natural. The trees are gorgeous

[@ZacRadford]

This place is absolutely incredible!!

[@dcgreenspro]

was there 13 years ago and thought i could play a little. course murdered me. Also, was paired with a older guy who not only tipped it out but putted one handed and made everything. everything. He hit one in the shit on the last par three, got pissed, dropped another ball and almost holed it. Speaking to him after the round, he said he hates golf and doesn't really play much. soul was crushed

[@KenMagee]

Can't wait to see part 2. That place is just WOW....Well played so far brother.

[@ZacRadford]

Ken Magee Thanks so much 👊

[@trevordavey6747]

Omg looks like something from another world, oh how I would love to see and play that course.

[@ZacRadford]

Trevor Davey It was like stepping onto the set of Jurassic Park!!

[@nickbraun1196]

As always another outstanding video Zac. This guy you’re golfing with is a hoot. Very funny. I’m envious of you and wish I was golfing in Hawaii also. Hopefully we get lots more of content from the beautiful state while you’re there. Thanks for the wonderful video brother!!!

[@ZacRadford]

Nick Braun So awesome to hear you enjoyed the vid and always enjoy teeing it up with Ryan! Much more content to come 👊

[@jhoefer99]

That place is gorgeous

[@ZacRadford]

Jed H So thankful to get to tee it up here!!

[@DKGolf13]

Sweet course

[@ZacRadford]

babyd51382 Very thankful for the opportunity to tee it up there!!

[@vikrambajaj5797]

What? You only have 30K subs? Well I’m happy to be subscribed cause with this type of content, this channel bouta BLOW. Nice vid btw! That guy ur playing with is super funny lol. I enjoy the vids. Keep it up!!

[@ZacRadford]

Vikram Bajaj Thanks so much for the incredible support 👊

[@lindseypak559]

You friend is hilarious. Can’t wait for the 2nd part

[@ZacRadford]

Lindsey Pak Ryan is awesome!

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Yeah I’ll just book my plane ticket right now!!

[@ZacRadford]

Golf Life Australia Hope you enjoy 👊

[@bigdogpete43]

The rough here is gnarly.

[@ZacRadford]

Sure is!!

[@nathanford7082]

Man this looks so pure! Love the layout, fairway grass, beautiful course by the look of it! 👌🏾

[@ZacRadford]

Nathan Ford This layout was so much fun!!

[@Becker1847]

Sick course! Should have played when I was in Maui a few years ago. Excuse for another visit! You crushed the first nine! +2 isn’t bad at all. I would have lost all 12 in the first three holes. 🤦‍♂️. Keep up the great content!

[@ZacRadford]

Jonathan Haynes So thankful to get to tee it up here that is for sure!! Awesome to hear you enjoy the content and will do 👊

[@lukegodlewski6518]

Zac ur the man

[@ZacRadford]

Luke Godlewski Much love 👊

[@ralfjk3111]

Unbelievable video!Well done Zac👊Can’t wait for the part 2

[@ZacRadford]

Ralf J K So glad you enjoyed 👊

[@kinggmaark9943]

Deff the best video you've dropped man!

[@ZacRadford]

Mark Penhorwood So awesome to hear 👊

[@TwistedOrder12]

19:26 “Peasant” subbed for this.

[@ZacRadford]

😂👊

[@CR-fg2qi]

Loved playing this course. Just give up all hopes of shooting par and enjoy the scenery of the course. It's a blast

[@ZacRadford]

This place was so much fun!!

[@steelersfan0813]

Ryan is HILARIOUS! You guys complement each other well. Funny quips from Ryan and the smiles and serious golf skills from Zac. I think a lot of people are on the same page of wanting to see you both together on the channel more!

[@ZacRadford]

Mitch Wirth Thanks so much for the awesome feedback and it’s always a blast teeing it up with Ryan!

[@ZaxDrumsandGolf]

That course/ area looks beautiful!! Can imagine that you had an awesome time over there!! That drive on #3 was perfect!!

[@ZacRadford]

Zax Drums So thankful for this opportunity that is for sure!! Thanks so much 👊

[@atxgti4218]

This was a phenomenal video. Good golf, good views, good hosts!

[@ZacRadford]

Cody Dodge So awesome hear you enjoyed!!

[@darcyanddutch]

Playing the Ko'olau is one of my fav tracks in HI...what visiting and golfing on the Islands is all about. Truly a tough track but always seem to play well there. Cool video that showcases this golf club. Can't wait to play there again.

[@ZacRadford]

Same here and glad you enjoyed the video!

[@stevelawton9849]

Wow!!!!! Maybe you will get to see Dog the bounty hunter run by 😂 😝 😆

[@ZacRadford]

Steve Lawton 😂😂

[@davidgaylor5509]

i've lived on Oahu for 6 years now...never made it out to Ko'olau, even the drive in is intimidating haha. Love the content, cant wait for part 2!

[@ZacRadford]

David Gaylor Love Oahu that’s for sure! So glad you enjoyed the vid 👊

[@ShaMan54321]

Dude, that stinger on 9 was so good!

[@ZacRadford]

Elisha North Much love 👊

[@loyallfc7239]

That is one incredible course, very jealous!

[@justinjones9144]

thanks for that!!! at 8:40

[@ZacRadford]

👊

[@drewfinch1985]

Wow what a beautiful course!!! Love that you can track your sweet 4i stinger because of that very green mountain in the background. Please, please keep up these course vlogs. Very entertaining.

[@ZacRadford]

Drew Finch So glad to hear you enjoy them and will do 👊

[@mrmanchu7701]

Played the course in 2016. It was a sick course. Absolutely beautiful.

[@ZacRadford]

Mr Manchu The views are absolutely incredible!!

[@arnaudachs4815]

Man that was awesome to watch! it was really fun to watch this video and the views are insane! You should make videos like these in different courses more often. It helps a lot to learn how to approach every hole and every shot. Loved it and love the stingers 😬👍🏼

[@ZacRadford]

So glad you enjoyed watching this and greatly appreciate your feedback 👊

[@MNL54321]

About the third time I've watched these. Probably the best course vlog on all of youtube. Love it Zac

[@ZacRadford]

So glad you enjoy it 👊

[@stevencowan1788]

What a great looking course mate .and another good video 👍

[@ZacRadford]

steven cowan Sp awesome to hear you enjoyed the vid 👊

[@dboyswitten82]

Just left Hawaii a few months ago. We stayed at koloa landing and played poipu bay golf course. So beautiful there

[@ZacRadford]

dboyswitten82 You are right it really is beautiful there!!

[@carsonphillipsgolf6145]

That course looks amazing

[@ZacRadford]

One of the craziest courses I’ve ever seen!!

[@Natedoc808]

I grew up in Kailua and 1x/yr my dad and I would go tee em up at the Ko'olau. We would laugh our butts off as we would lose ball after ball. We gave it the moniker, "Home of the ravine swing". Heck, just driving the cart was one of the sketchiest parts.

[@michaelharte9572]

A beautiful course, and some beautiful golf at times too, great video Zak.

[@ZacRadford]

So glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@jkskimmers]

Ridiculous content, Zac! Keep up the great work to help us get through the winter

[@ZacRadford]

jkskimmers So glad you are enjoying the content 👊

[@kevin_howell]

I played golf for many years from kid into my early 20's but stopped about 10 years ago... after seeing you guys, I'm gonna start again!

[@ZacRadford]

That’s so awesome to hear 👊

[@williamjellison153]

beautiful course nice playing!!

[@ZacRadford]

William Jellison Thanks so much!!

[@bobbysweeney5377]

Thought I was about to watch a sweet Brodie Smith video, click, and realize I'm watching a whole other great channel! What a day!🤗

[@michaeladen3883]

Beautiful course. Must be awesome to get an opportunity to play it.

[@ZacRadford]

Michael Aden Very thankful for sure!!

[@chasingbirdies2]

I love this golf course! It truly has an incredible views and an amazing layout!!

[@ZacRadford]

Steven Shim You are absolutely right about that!!

[@AlBeebe]

the beauty of Hawaii is undisputed

[@P.dripps92]

Course is so badass! Those greens look thick. Great vlog!

[@ZacRadford]

Patrick Draper Sp glad you enjoyed the vlog 👊

[@marcanthony4930]

I find the courses on lava rock are always the hardest. They can't dig to flatten them, so you very often end up with fairways that slope side to side and hills that obstruct the view of the flag. Bermuda has that kind of golf, same as Hawaii.

[@ZacRadford]

Thanks for sharing!

[@123joshmallett]

Wow! I literally played this course about 14 years ago. Amazing course.

[@ZacRadford]

Such an epic course!!

[@brybry2k11]

Amazing golf I can't wait for the back nine 👍⛳

[@meerkatgolfer9234]

I love the videos. As a newbie thanx for showing how to make awsome golf vlogs!!!!!!!!

[@ZacRadford]

Meerkat Golfer So awesome to hear you like the vids! My pleasure 👊

[@BillMcGirr]

What an absolutely beautiful course. Great video. Good stuff.👍

[@ZacRadford]

So glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@BillMcGirr]

Zac Radford It must have been wonderful to play golf with those views. Thank you for showing what most of us just probably won’t see. Amazing.👍

[@craigsmith2030]

Beautiful place zac, i was waiting on captain jack sparrow from pirates of the caribean to come running out of the forest. Whares the black pearl!! My ship!!. Good vid and a good laugh.

[@leglessone]

Back in 2010 when I lived on Oahu the Black Pearl was on both sides of the island. You missed it!! 🤣

[@jonnyjonnyjonnyjonny]

Really enjoyed this. Great chemistry. You have inspired me to look up local golf courses to play a round for the first time in years 🤩

[@joemccormack8412]

Thanks zac i enjoyed the vid your playing partner seems like a fun guy beautiful course you are going to have to grind to break par good luck and more importantly stay on the short grass!!

[@ZacRadford]

Joe McCormack So glad you enjoyed the vid!! Will do 👊