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4.2
828 Reviews (828)
5 Stars
361
4 Stars
347
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.1
90.9%
Recommend this course
762 out of 828 reviews
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4.1
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.8%
Recommend this course
30 out of 32 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.8%
Recommend this course
89 out of 98 reviews
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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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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 & Beverage

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Reviews

4.2
828 Reviews (828)

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Fun course to play. First time here, and used their rental clubs. The challenging layout of the course was nice. I will play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Good Condition

They have done lots of upgrading. Very enjoyable layout. Only negative is the poor tee box conditions. One box looked like it was recently leveled and resoded. Hopefully rest will get done. Worth the drive though if you are staying down at Kona Coast. Cooler at this higher elevation which was refreshing. Been going there for 20 years and will continue to do so.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course, But Slow

The course is quite nice and in good condition. A fair amount of water, plus a Par 3 with an island green. Fairly good value for Hawaii prices. But was very slow. Sometimes 2-3 groups stacked up on a tee box. Maybe best to avoid this course on weekends.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I’d do it again

The course was good for a muni. The front could use a little clean up (rough and fairways). But the closing holes were really good and pretty. I’d play again cause my resort golf costs are 2x!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Makani

This is a gorgeous golf course, up on high elevation with a view on the ocean. It has many beautiful holes with ocean view on the horizon. There are quite a number of challenging holes. The best is saved for the return, the 17th is the signature hole with an island green. The 18th is also reserved for a good 2nd shot crossing the water onto the green. This is a very enjoyable course for the price. The practice area is also good for your warm up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Other than the two signature holes not worth it

First off when the starter sends people who are late to the first tee when you are about to tee off. Should be a huge clue to what’s about to occur.

Other than the greens the fairway’s were very disappointing.

Final two signature holes are interesting.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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