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Makani Golf Club

71-1420 Mamalahoa Highway, Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740, Hawaii County, USA
(808) 325-5044
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Makani GC - hole 17 - island green
The 17th hole at Makani Golf Club is the signature island green on the Big Island of Hawaii. Makani Golf Club
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A view of a green at Makani Golf Club. Makani GC
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A view of a hole with water coming into play at Makani Golf Club. Makani GC
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A view of green #18 surrounded by water at Makani Golf Club (Arsenio Lopez) Arsenio Lopez
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A view of the 15th hole at Makani Golf Club (John Kitchen) John Kitchen

About

Formerly known as Big Island Country Club.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7116 yds
Rating 74.4
Slope 140
Type Public
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fee
Caddies
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted
Metal Spikes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

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

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4.1
4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 886 reviews
89.3%
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886
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  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    3.7
  • Value
    4.2
  • Layout
    4.5
  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    4.2
  • Amenities
    2.9
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

Course Challenges:
Water Hazards 15
Bunkers 12
Elevation Changes 9
Best For:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
Locals 11
Advanced Golfers 10
Location is:
Worth the Drive 14

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Golfer Reviews

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lyQulL8TPC5i6R5KMUSZ
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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chomkaya
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course

We play this course every time we visit Island of Hawaii but this year I noticed course is lot drier than usual conditions

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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kbutler88
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u00000852607
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Make Makani a stop on your Big Island golf trip

Awesome views, great layout, tough but fair greens..

Fairways a little hard from lack of rain but certainly playa ble. Staff very friendly. Last two holes are a challege....an island green par 3 and full fairway water hazard par 4 finisher.

Will play this course again!.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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b6xCfkcHNAB7nTWW4REE
Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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relypioroda
Reviews 27
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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b6xCfkcHNAB7nTWW4REE
Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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Markdmurray
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Good layout but needs maintenance.

Course condition not great. Could be amazing. Need to break up six person groups. Tent for clubhouse.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
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RN36uiBIZq4TzemSr7QO
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great little island muni

After playing most of the major courses on the Big Island it was great to try this hidden gem. Loved the natural setting.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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coldwatercolin
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Windy conditions, impossible pin position on several holes.

Overall not enjoyable

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
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u000005565021
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
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Craig4141506
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

A little bit of heaven

Beautiful setting, great layout, well maintained and super friendly staff. Needs a clubhouse for a 19th hole, restaurant and pro shop someday, but the golf is great.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u167905602
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
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jkosolowski
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Not your boring layout, for sure!

Great value for golf in Hawaii. Very interesting track with plenty of challenges. Treat yourself if you can hit the island green on 17 because it is very difficult to do. Good luck.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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rogerbgolf
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
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MIke3906196
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Surprising gem

Played with some friends we were traveling with and we all really enjoyed the course. Very friendly staff. Each hole was unique. I would definitely play this again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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lquinn1134
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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dlsmongos
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good course

Good course to play - challenging layout - difficult island hole par 3, - pace of play was quick on the front nine - slow on the back

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
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Buflogi
Reviews 12
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Jim2930908
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Fun play at a great “local” course

Lots of great golf to have at this course. Greens were in good shape, fairways were in pretty good shape, outside of that was pretty rough. Nice lay out, friendly staff. No real club house, but has the basics.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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