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Makani Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
376
4 Stars
361
3 Stars
90
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.9
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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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Makani Golf Club
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| 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 |
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 |
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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 & BeverageAvailable Facilities
Meeting Facilities
Reviews
4.1
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by djosephison on 01/07/2026
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Good views and plays well Photo submitted by u767358522 on 12/10/2025
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Photo submitted by scishii100 on 05/16/2025
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Photo submitted by scishii100 on 05/16/2025
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Photo submitted by u151407197 on 04/01/2025
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Photo submitted by u151407197 on 04/01/2025
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Photo submitted by u151407197 on 04/01/2025
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Photo submitted by u151407197 on 04/01/2025
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Photo submitted by u151407197 on 04/01/2025
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WooHoo! Photo submitted by oxiAZY6d6XHGgzHjMOaU on 11/28/2023
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Photo submitted by DesertSurf on 11/03/2023
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Photo submitted by dnolsoe on 10/11/2023
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Hole 18 - Challenging Par 4 Photo submitted by Beachvasquez on 08/02/2023
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Hole 17 Signature Hole Island Green Par 3 Photo submitted by Beachvasquez on 08/02/2023
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Photo submitted by u000004192347 on 06/15/2023
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Photo submitted by u000004192347 on 06/15/2023
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Photo submitted by u000004192347 on 06/15/2023
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Photo submitted by u000004192347 on 06/15/2023
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Photo submitted by u000004192347 on 06/15/2023
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1st hole tee Photo submitted by ematsuoka on 05/19/2023
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Photo submitted by lamac79 on 03/12/2023
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Photo submitted by apembroke on 12/03/2022
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Photo submitted by llewellyn29k on 11/22/2022
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Photo submitted by Ivan6265423 on 10/25/2022
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Hole 17 Photo submitted by ogiaag3 on 08/16/2022
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Hole 17 Photo submitted by ogiaag3 on 08/09/2022
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Photo submitted by LuckyDusty on 03/09/2022
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#18 and I pared it. Photo submitted by u942151148 on 01/22/2022
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Photo submitted by Kevster on 01/16/2022
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155 yards to the pin Photo submitted by DiegroBeKatze62 on 07/23/2021
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Enjoyed the wild life at the course. Photo submitted by U04596 on 03/17/2021
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Photo submitted by gc1773997584 on 02/22/2021
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17th hole Island green Photo submitted by u000006536381 on 12/18/2019
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Perfect day, thunder cloud but cleared almost as fast as they arrived. Photo submitted by Bruce6093729 on 11/23/2019
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Photo submitted by drunkenb on 04/16/2014
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Photo submitted by drunkenb on 04/16/2014
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Beautiful flowers,shrubs and suroundings. Photo submitted by Suesam on 05/12/2013
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Hole number 1 as a dogleg left, the pin as guarded by 2 turkeys! Photo submitted by drksmith on 11/07/2012
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Island green on 17 Photo submitted by drksmith on 11/07/2012
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
The course overall
The course has challenging holes and spectacular views
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
Layout is nice but greens and sand traps not so good
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great Value
The staff are super friendly and accommodating! The course is challenging and has beautiful signature holes on 17 and 18. A great Big Island course up in the mountains.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On 02/05/2026
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Very cool course
Views are amazing & layout of course fits my eyes very nicely 😍 can't wait 2 play again next year! However hole 18 isn't fair🤣 kidding
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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