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Makani Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
370
4 Stars
358
3 Stars
88
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.0
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.0
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
4.2
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 Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
A Perry Dye gem
Well worth the drive thru a giant dust cloud. Extremely fun and difficult course with very memorable holes. Conditioning is what you’d expect from a good Muni but the price reflects that. Would play here again.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Rough condition
Course was in rough condition. The greens were in good shape but painfully slow. Not worth the price compared to the other nice courses around.
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Municipal or unkept private course
Very sad conditions. Needs daily irrigation and some minimal maintenance. The hundred dollar golf fee is twice the locals rate. Course badly rundown wouldn’t have played this dried out course for the locals rate. No clubhouse facilities or cartbeverage sandwich service. Course was maybe once a good course as the Big Island Golf Club but is in shambles now.
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
good while it lasted
A good course but a little over rated. We only got 13 holes and it started to rain. The office was a hut with little amenities, and there is nothing for food or drink except at the office. No off course amenities to wait out the rain, which did not end. No rain check.
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Beautiful place
Greens were very slow
Maybe because they were punched recently
I will be back
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Fun but challenging course
We've played Makani many times (back when it was Big Island Country Club) and enjoy it every time. The course is challenging but not too hard so golfers of all levels can have a fun round of golf. A definite do when on the Island.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great layout , poor conditions
Great layout but fairways were in rough shape. Suspect this was because of the drought and limited staff/money for upkeep.
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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