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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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View of the 18th fairway and green at Makani Golf Club Makani Golf Club
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A view of tee #17 at Makani Golf Club 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
Makani GC: #18
A view of green #18 surrounded by water at Makani Golf Club (Arsenio Lopez) Arsenio Lopez
Makani GC: #15
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

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Credit Cards Accepted
Metal Spikes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

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Food & Beverage

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

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4.2
4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 872 reviews
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872
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  • Conditions
    3.7
  • Value
    4.2
  • Layout
    4.6
  • 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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Jess5725413
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Robindea
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Views, Perfect Weather

This course is up on the ridge at about 2000 ft, looking down to the west coast of the Big Island. Every hole is different. Due to ongoing dry conditions, the rough especially has many dry spots and therefore bad lies. But the fairways are in good shape and the greens in excellent condition. The staff is especially friendly and helpful. There is a cooler in the pro shop with some beer, sodas and some sandwiches and granola bars, but that's it. So, friendly people, great weather and a well maintained course with imaginative holes. What's not to like?

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Previously Played
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 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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AlexObue
Reviews 21
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u436951917
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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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u825458774
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
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floydhoriuchi
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Vacation course

On vacation, you want to hit your longest drives, approach large greens from everywhere, hole out putts without triple breaks, and do all of this without a house anywhere in sight for miles. Expect to make a birdie or two at this course because it's all right there in front of you, no tricks. The grass was sparse in areas due to summer heat, but, kudos to the course for saving water. I love this place, and you will too.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314163282568
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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 2.0
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u314163282568
Reviews 2
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 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314162218202
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000007921580
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Hawaii Altitude Golf

Makani plays around 2,500 feet above sea level. The course layout is very enjoyable with the last two holes very challenging (can you say TPC Sawgrass?). The greens are the magnificent part of this golf course.They rolled a little slow, but very nice on our round mostly because of drought conditions and they are a little long. If you're looking for a finely manicured resort course, this isn't it. If you're looking for a fun course to play with good challenges, play here.

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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 4.0
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mikeju
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

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Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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u314159515670
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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ogiaag3
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun Course To Play

For us this was the best course that we played on the big island. The pace was great for us. We didn’t have to wait on any holes for the people in front of us. I was impressed with how many couples played the course the day we played. It was nice to see so many women enjoying golf.

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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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RG7F77F3A8F6FF7B5F06
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
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ogiaag3
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun Course to Play

We had a great time playing this course. It was a relax atmosphere a fun course. We took the advice of the Starter and used our best ball on hole 17 it worked to perfection as we made the green on the first shot. So far one of our favorite courses.

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

Once was a nice course

Needs quite a bit of maintenance, water, grooming and upkeep. Management seems to have let conditions deteriorate.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
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Charlesp1
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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Charlesp1
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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Michael9984182
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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bradstanley7
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
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