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4.2
851 Reviews (851)
5 Stars
368
4 Stars
355
3 Stars
88
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.0
90.3%
Recommend this course
782 out of 851 reviews
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4.0
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.7%
Recommend this course
39 out of 43 reviews
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4.2
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.5%
Recommend this course
76 out of 84 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Pete Dye-designed layout consistently earns praise for its creative, challenging holes and stunning Big Island views. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value make it a repeat favorite among visiting golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7116 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.4

Formerly known as Big Island Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Kikuyu Grass
Greens Paspalum Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Perry Dye (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities

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Reviews

4.2
851 Reviews (851)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 15
Bunkers 12
Elevation Changes 9
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
Locals 11
Advanced Golfers 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14

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Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens still not healed rough very thick

We have played this course several times over the last three years. Right now it’s probably in the toughest shape. We’ve played it. The greens were punched a little over two weeks ago, but are still pretty slow and bumpy. The punched holes are still not healed over yet and probably won’t be for another two weeks.

The rough is very thick if you go in it’s hard to find your ball sometimes and they don’t appear to be mowing the rough in many areas often.. The fairways typically carry much further too so the rain from a few weeks ago is still impacting play.

The clubhouse was decimated by the recent storms and now in a small trailer is set up to check in. They do have some Golf supplies in the trailer.

Really not worth playing this course unless you get a good deal under $80. But will be worth it in a month from now.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Price

We have played here a lot - the layout is great - they are in the process of rebuilding a club house - staff was great - greens had recently plugged and sand all over them - sand traps have not been touched

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

poor maintenance, rough hadnt been cut for a week, could be a beautiful course, too bad there is a lack of maintenance.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very beautiful and fun

Even though the greens were sanded and the fairways just punched it was still a challenge and playable. It has been so much improved over the years. Great golf course!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Getting Better

we have been playing here since 2022. The conditions have steadily improved, very good progress over last 2 years. The course still needs work but appears the effort is being made.

Owners need to up the maintenance budget to get the course to its full potential, this will significantly improve overall revenue

Golf Shop apparently is going to get a new skin (siding) which is long over due

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Windy day at Makani

Was able to get a great rate on Golf Now. $58 for 18 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course layout, views, staff attentiveness and friendly demeanor made this a very fun day. Greens need a great deal of attention and care, likely due to record rainfall last week, otherwise a great course and day.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Makani Big Island Hawaii

Course layout is good. Today was a bit too windy. Course Pro Shop is and has been in disrepair. Rough is a bit tall, and putting greens roll fine. Value was good for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was a fun layout and the conditions were good. My main complaint was the condition of the rental clubs. The irons were dirty.

Looks like the clubhouse needs a new roof as tarps were flapping in the wind.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course overall

The course has challenging holes and spectacular views

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always enjoyable

We had a wonderful time as always. The course maintenance has done a good job on keeping the course in good shape

Thank you.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The ownership has cut back the course

Irrigation with very damaging results.

All turf areas of the course are very

Stressed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout in need of some tlc

Greens were bumpy in spots but playable. Fairways were bare in spots. Tee boxes were also barren. In general the course was dried out needing some water. Sand traps actually had sand in them occasionally with grasses and/or weeds. Loved 17 and especially 18.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Layout is nice but greens and sand traps not so good

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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