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Makani Golf Club

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867 Reviews (867)
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.9
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798 out of 867 reviews
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4.1
36 Reviews (36)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
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71 Reviews (71)
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Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.0%
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66 out of 71 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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Tees
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
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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

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4.1
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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

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mikeju
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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KRilatos
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u314161182673
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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
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u000006787936
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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cbVL50B4Wt4y8exo1UVk
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Beachvasquez
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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
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linz4ucla
Played On
Reviews 231
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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
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MZH2iKfXOKGzz9w6xDmo
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

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
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wscottknudson
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000003406280
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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
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mikeju
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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jfitz60558
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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MZH2iKfXOKGzz9w6xDmo
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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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mikeju
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Padake
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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u000004071743
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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scishii100
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful scenic country course

First time playing at Makani. Previously we usually play at the various resort seaside courses. Makani is more inland and a little drive from Waikaloa Beach. The course is very Big Island scenic. Many fairways are undulating and challenging. Lots of tee box choices so it’s playable by most different levels of skill. Would definitely come back to play on our next visit to Kona.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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arthurpeters
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Day Golfing

The course is nice and value for the money. The carts are great, have ball washers and coolers on them -- water is provided at the outset.

The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

Only thing to note -- there is no restaurant at the course, only snacks and sandwiches available. But this is a minor concern.

Overall, a good day of golf in Hawaii!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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inspiredgolfer
Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Like this course but not a fan of playing behind a fivesome

Course in pretty good shape, fairways could use some more watering on several holes. No marshal 🙁

Played behind a slow fivesome so didn’t finish round had to skip some holes to get home for dinner.

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

It’s always a fun course

I really enjoy the course and I played it for many years even tried to get on the island on the 17th hole and made it three times

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