Makani Golf Club

Better to lay up and roll onto the green on some holes where the hole was near the front. The ball role was true.

Lots of birds and birdies. Made lots of putts on pure rolling greens. ⛳️

Challenging, fun, gorgeous, and in beautiful condition. Worth the drive to enjoy

First off I made a tee time for 7:30 a single playing with 2 other players. While waiting for the group in front to tee off the driver of the 2some says to me hay your a single? I said ya he says well I don’t want you on my butt all day go ahead. I replied I’m your 3rd for 7:30 - he walks over to the practice putting area for awhile comes back and says I don’t 3Somes just go ahead. lol started my round with the slowest 3some imaginable I just waited my turn until they were on the green and started putting still I had to wait for second shot. This went on for like 6 holes each time I tried to be at the right place for a pass nope the kept looking the other way taking off on contact of third player. So finally I just drove in front wasting the hole as they were brain dead, but I did tell each one of them how they don’t have an ounce of golf etiquette in them so I ran on only to find nobody in site for at least 3 holes on the next tee two real golfers came up and asked me to join them we played out the rest of the round and ran some extra holes to make up for the two groups in front and back. The info Thought it was Me that all the golf courses are you willl play around here will be filled with rich Americans who live here acting like they own the course. And just don’t care and it’s making all other Hawaiians look to us badly they were not proud of looking the same…

Staff were super friendly and helpful! A great place to play a round of golf!

When the course was Big Island CC it was 5 star. Now the course conditions, amenities and staff are 2 stars at best. What a shame..

Only played half before it started to downpour. We didn't get a raincheck. Wasn't worth the money.

Had a great time at Makani, the course layout makes you think on almost every shot. Lots of blind approaches and water hazards. Pace of play was amazing, can’t wait to come back again soon! Also they have the best mascot Makani 🐈🐱

This was the first time we’ve played this course. We come to the big island every summer to escape the Phoenix heat. I found a deal on TeeOff for $72+fees. Saw the pictures and noted the island green on number 17 and what looked like beautiful views from this course that’s about 2500’ elevation. It really is a very pretty course and there are definitely some very challenging holes. Tho it rained on us for a few holes, it was pleasant overall. The biggest bugger of a hole was 18. Not knowing the course and how to play it made it even more challenging. I wish the score cards were easier to look at from the hole layout description, as the card was very small and kind of upside down. But we’ll know for next time!! Well worth the money! Oh, and we saw wild pigs, turkeys, chickens (they’ll chase you for your chips, don’t rattle the bag, goats, and a very interesting blue heron.

Some areas around the greens appeared to have been damaged by wildlife. Overall an excellent experience. Strongly recommend!!!

Many visitors are looking for the iconic oceanside hole, but this course up in the foothills had equally spectacular views. The course is extremely well designed. The ocean courses are sidelined with condos and hotels but Makani is in its own tranquil world. $65 rental club fees were a little rough but at least they were newer clubs with grips still intact.

A nice course with spectacular views. I got a golf now hot deal which allowed me to play for les than half of other public courses. This is not a Troon course, but is decently managed. It’s a challenging l course with lots of tee options to suit your length. Nobody was behind me so I got to take my time and appreciate the views. Lots of birds. Greens rolled true but were a little tricky. I found I didn’t need to take out driver too often from the whites. I played about my average. This is likely the best public golf course on the island.

Very friendly staff, great course, good shape, good rental clubs, clean car. The last two holes are tough.