Makani Golf Club in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, USA

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All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.2

280 Reviews (280)

5 Stars

121

4 Stars

117

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.8

Value

4.2

Layout

4.6

Friendliness

4.7

Pace

4.0

Amenities

3.2

92.0%

Recommend this course

256 out of 280 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.2

77 Reviews (77)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.6

Value

4.1

Layout

4.6

Pace

3.9

Amenities

2.9

StaffFriendliness

4.8

92.2%

Recommend this course

71 out of 77 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.2

117 Reviews (117)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.7

Value

4.2

Layout

4.6

Pace

4.0

Amenities

3.1

StaffFriendliness

4.8

92.3%

Recommend this course

108 out of 117 reviews

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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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Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Pro	72	7116 yards	74.4	140
Champion	72	6582 yards	71.7	135
Member	72	6012 yards	69.4	127
Forward 1	72	5145 yards	65.4	114
Forward 2	72	4803 yards	63.9	110
Red (W)	72	4803 yards	68.7	116

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Scorecard

Scorecard for Makani Golf Club

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Pro M: 74.4/140	449	529	376	384	240	557	401	235	459	3630	401	408	542	222	407	281	547	206	472	3486	7116
Champion M: 71.7/135	386	500	372	371	220	531	396	180	416	3372	369	380	550	189	388	259	494	153	428	3210	6582
Member M: 69.5/126 W: 75.2/132	350	489	345	346	183	485	354	142	401	3095	342	362	499	163	356	242	463	144	346	2917	6012
Forward 1 M: 65.4/114 W: 70.2/122	324	440	225	308	144	418	322	110	346	2637	280	302	425	123	310	224	415	107	322	2508	5145
Forward 2 M: 63.9/110 W: 68.3/118	310	435	223	299	127	382	262	100	325	2463	241	253	420	117	280	200	414	100	315	2340	4803
Handicap	9	3	13	11	17	1	7	15	5		8	14	4	18	12	16	6	10	2
Par	4	5	4	4	3	5	4	3	4	36	4	4	5	3	4	4	5	3	4	36	72
Handicap (W)	11	9	15	1	13	7	3	17	5		8	10	14	12	6	16	18	4	2

Course Details

Year Built 1997

Fairways Kikuyu Grass

Greens Paspalum Grass

Golf Season Year round

Architect Perry Dye (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Caddies 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

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Hawaii (2021 #19) (2019 #14) (2017 #4)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2019 #11)

Reviews

4.2

280 Reviews (280)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:

Water Hazards 14

Bunkers 11

Elevation Changes 8

This course/club is great for:

Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15

Locals 11

Advanced Golfers 10

This Course's Location is:

Worth the Drive 13

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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u314159691918

Played On 05/16/2022

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

hellenakim

Played On 05/16/2022

Reviews 5

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u000002528507

Played On 05/16/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great layout , poor conditions

Great layout but fairways were in rough shape. Suspect this was because of the drought and limited staff/money for upkeep.

Conditions Fair

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Poor

Comment

u000005262539

Played On 05/12/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

robinperrin

Played On 05/04/2022

Reviews 3

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

1.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Walked

Punched greens AND fairways!

We played on a day when they had just punched the greens AND the fairways. Should we not have been advised of this??? This made an already (what appears to be) struggling course a major disappointment and waste of money.

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Average

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Poor

Difficulty Moderate

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u314162639341

Played On 05/03/2022

Reviews 7

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Friendliness Excellent

Comment

u314162639341

Played On 05/03/2022

Reviews 7

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Can’t review! Rained Out! Love the course on a better weather day!!!

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Slammer15

Played On 04/24/2022

Reviews 20

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Windy weather

Used cart

Nice day

Nice layout. Greens were good, fairways were hard and dry, tee boxes were a little rough. Still very playable and enjoyable. The island green was amazing.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Difficulty Moderate

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u000006798398

Played On 04/23/2022

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Nice course

Course amenities have not changed since I last visited… no cart person today .It has the feel of a muni course serving the local golf community and the need for small restaurant with food and beverage service is probably not in demand. But…it would have been nice to chill with a beer and burger after…..

I liked the course as a casual stress free day of golf .

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

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robardo

Played On 04/22/2022

Reviews 1

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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CadeCherry

Played On 04/16/2022

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Fair

Comment

u000005000896

Played On 04/14/2022

Reviews 6

Handicap 5-9

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

klautrup

Played On 04/13/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Lovely course for Canadians.

The course is dry because of long drought conditions, but the layout is gorgeous, trees are blooming. Staff is fabulous. If rain holds off, we are going back to use our rain checks.

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

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77cirb

Played On 04/11/2022

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

Comment

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u1683287

Played On 04/01/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Pricey for the condition of the course.

Nice general course layout.
Greens were in great shape.
Fairways were dry & look tired.
Shouldn't have to pay extra for driving range balls at this price point.

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

u314162587396

Played On 04/01/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Makani - Good Golf, Great Views

This is one one my favorite courses to play on the Big Island. The golf course is in fair to good condition with well keep greens. What I like most is the views you get and the layout of several holes with the par 3 17th being the signature hole. Definitely a course to play if you enjoy a good friendly round of golf

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

stevemyerson

Played On 04/01/2022

Reviews 8

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

Windy weather

Used cart

Fun Layout

Great layout with some very picturesque holes. A couple of quirky holes. Island green fun. Greens in very good shape but fairways very patchy. Very friendly local course.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Poor

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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u1340838758

Played On 04/01/2022

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

Comment

Ronaldfox

Played On 03/30/2022

Reviews 16

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Great value

Excellent staff, service was fabulous. Course is in excellent condition. Greens roll well-a little slower than you may like.
Greats views and value for you money.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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u000007126590

Played On 03/30/2022

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Up Country and Cooler!

Nice course, a little cooler. Food service is iffy, so bring your own.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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