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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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874 Reviews
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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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Rating Index
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4.1
4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 874 reviews
91.0%
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874
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  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    3.7
  • Value
    4.2
  • Layout
    4.5
  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    4.3
  • 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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Trimmer2bu2
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

good condition

The course was in good condition but the weather was a little windier than we would have liked. It needs a club house.

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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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rogerhaeussler
Reviews 5
Recommended
Played

Greens and 100 yards around greens are as hard as concrete

Great layout. Very challenging. Fairways not in great shape. Very difficult to keep an approach shot on the green if landing on it. Surface is like concrete

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Previously Played
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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u314159566174
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 3.0
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larrylindyjaramillo
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Terrific

We loved this course! The course was beautiful and the wild turkeys and goats added to our experience.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314163665444
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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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TimMehl
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Sallymae
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A memorable course with fun challenges!

What a fun and interesting course with some challenging shots over water (an island green, for one) and a tough finishing hole. Course was in good shape and the player’s assistant was on top of some slow playing groups ahead of us. There are great views and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

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First Time Playing
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 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
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rjnoggle
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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jamesft2
Reviews 6
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
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TimMehl
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u1242857370
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Birthday Golf

One of my favorite places to play. This year in best condition we've played . Greens were very nice. More attention to detail. Staff were tremendous

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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2aspurgeon
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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mjogar
Reviews 22
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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maxwellgood
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Played

Makani Round

Very slow play. Course in average shape. Greens were fair.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
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relypioroda
Reviews 27
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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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u145388439
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u000006061194
Reviews 7
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 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u4040780
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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rjnoggle
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
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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u314162388892
Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Favorite course on Big Island

Great, beautiful course. Easy to loose balls however!

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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