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4.2
847 Reviews (847)
5 Stars
368
4 Stars
353
3 Stars
87
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.0
90.7%
Recommend this course
779 out of 847 reviews
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4.1
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.5%
Recommend this course
38 out of 42 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.2%
Recommend this course
83 out of 91 reviews
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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.

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

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities

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Reviews

4.2
847 Reviews (847)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 15
Bunkers 12
Elevation Changes 9
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
Locals 11
Advanced Golfers 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf

This round of golf was most enjoyable and the course was in great shape for the most part. The flowers were all in bloom.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track in awful condition

Played Makani in April. It was in rough shape but still playable. Conditions have declined considerably. Not sure I would recommend until ownership spends some money to improve the course conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
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 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

If you like 5+ hour round, waiting on every shot, no Marshall to regulate flow of play then this course is for you.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
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 Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I love this course. Just the right amount of difficulty to keep you on your toes but not unfair. Well maintained. Best two closing holes I've ever played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Fun course up on the hillside between Kona and Waikoloa. The course is short but cut out of the mountain side brush so requires accuracy. Rather unforgiving. Greens were tricky for me. I had a hard time reading them. Very slow but also receptive.

The staff - starter and pro shop staff person- were just awesome! So accommodating.

It’s not a fancy place, but I had a great outing!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Regular vacation visit

I love this course. I play it every time I come to Hawaii. The course was not maintained this year as well as it has been and the golf carts really need to be replaced..

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun Course with Island green

Fun and tricked out Dye course

Island green was fun

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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