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Makani Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
370
4 Stars
355
3 Stars
88
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.0
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
16
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
Spectacular 17th!
Beautiful course in the mountains above Kailua-Kona. Absolutely picturesque, crowned by the sawgrass-like 17th island hole.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Absolutely beautiful
Playing in a rainforest was stunning. The staff was very friendly too. A+. Call ahead and speak with the Proshop if you're a veteran for a special discount.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Old Hawaii Golf Experience!
Enjoy playing this wildlife sanctuary every year during our visit to The Big Island . Great value with an Old Hawaii Feel !
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Makani a Must
The higher elevation course is about 5 to 10 degrees cooler than the Waikoloa coast.
I enjoy 1/3 of the holes having a higher elevated box. Scenery and wild life makes your round relaxing. Pace of play at 11 pm on Monday was excellent.
No beverage cart service on course but you can buy beverages in the club house. Golf carts fairly new but no GPS in carts.
Greens were a little fast. Fairways in good condition. Only drawback is that it is a 30 minute drive from Waikoloa resort area. I believe it is worth the drive. Every time on the Big Island I play this course, Kona Country Club and Waikoloa Beach/Lakes courses for best value. Mauna Kea another favorite along with Hapuna which are $$$
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Great layout
Few jokes with dogleg punishing winds end of round on island home and 18
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 05/28/2025
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Excellent course!
The 17th hole is a killer! Challenging but fun course, and the people there were great to work with. We came back 2 more times that week!
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Threadbare fairways
The fairways are in very bad condition. Many times, you'll be hitting off hardpan as there are bare spots---lots of them---through out the course.
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Fantastic course
Very challenging yet satisfying to play! Course conditions were excellent- well kept
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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