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4.2
862 Reviews (862)
5 Stars
373
4 Stars
360
3 Stars
89
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.0
90.5%
Recommend this course
793 out of 862 reviews
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4.1
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.1%
Recommend this course
41 out of 45 reviews
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4.1
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.9%
Recommend this course
70 out of 77 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

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Meeting Facilities

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Reviews

4.2
862 Reviews (862)

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

Good golf course and a great challenge. The staff were amazing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Round

This is the best value the region. Good conditions, and the staff is exceptional (especially Jim who loads your clubs and sends you off for a good round)

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout

First time playing the course needs better signage between holes. The course needs some TLC.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Big Island Golf

Great course with challenges for every level. Great condition, friendly staff & awesome views. A must play when you’re staying In Kailua-Kona.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Makani keeps getting better

I've been playing this course for years, back when it was literally a goat track. Even with bare spots and slow greens it was fun. Now it's a different course, even though the routing is unchanged. The fully redone greens are fast and true, and the course still offers plenty of options and challenge from the right tees. There's a great mix of short and longer holes. Playable for all, but you have to use some strategy to score well.

Hopefully you take advantage of 15 and 16, because 17/18 can be a tough finish if the wind is blowing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautifully Maintained Course

The course and staff exceeded my expectations. It was in excellent condition! It was a great value for what I paid to play. Also, a staff member adjusted the rental clubs driver to my exact specs. The only small detail that could be improved is that the greens were a little too hard and didn’t hold that well, but that is very minor. It was my first time there and I will gladly play it again and adjust for the greens now that I have course knowledge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden gem

Nice surprise from this off the beaten path course. It's a bit of a target shoot but almost all holes a picturesque.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Makani plays Big

I love this course because it is challenging. It is fair and requires some planning to avoid trouble. It has a solid finish with 16,17 and 18 providing drama.

The scenery is spectacular and is a perfect setting for golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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