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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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4.1
876 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 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.

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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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4.1
4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 876 reviews
90.8%
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876
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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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8413read
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

The ownership has cut back the course

Irrigation with very damaging results.

All turf areas of the course are very

Stressed.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 4.0
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jcaseygolf
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
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skipshow
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
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h0678ek3
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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 3.0
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hUppYA6O3Q2lEV3Ridgf
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Layout is nice but greens and sand traps not so good

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
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bollenberger
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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
Amenities 5.0
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u722335659
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

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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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NE3Dz1u6SpNHy2CCxZwS
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Ujhkac2f3DCgVJZBKpYw
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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

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 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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srwilt123
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
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u314159487096
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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brucegolf22
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u1242857370
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Hawaii Golf

Favorite course on island. Great layout, beautiful views , wildlife and beautiful nature. Fairways little dry and rough needed cutting. However, the value is great and layout excellent

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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8413read
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u000003519678
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Always a fun course’

We vacation on the Big Island every other year and the course was in great shape! Staff is friendly and accommodating. Many unique holes that can be challenging. I am a 12 handicap and found it quite competitive! Only issue was the pro shop was poorly stocked with clothing! I would recommend this course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
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afprc1auPyCTtqhEckOO
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 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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sandiwater
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fabulous

One of my favorites! The 17th and 18th hole are absolutely wonderful! The whole course is just fun!!

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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garyt1957
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Value play on the Big Island

Decent locals course up in the mountains. Pretty good conditions. Worth a play.

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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djosephison
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good start on Big Island

After arriving to a tent for a clubhouse and mats on the range, Although it was a bit dry and lacking watering, I was pleasantly surprised with the layout and design. It was obviously a professionally designed course that rewarded good shots and punished bad ones. Lost 3 balls and made 5 birdies. Holes 17 & 18 were great finishing holes.

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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kmkim2
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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