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Makani Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
376
4 Stars
361
3 Stars
90
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.9
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
2.8
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
4.1
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
Makani 2 May 25
Another very enjoyable round of golf. It’s my favorite course on the big island.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Makani 28 Apr
Makani is one of my favorite courses on the Big o. The course is very picturesque and well maintained. The staff are friendly , knowledgeable and accommodating. It’s always a pleasure to play here.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Mountainside
Had an 1130 teatime yesterday. Went out a few minutes early after the second hole we met up with a nice bunch of young guys from Idaho. Finished the round out with them. Had a great time courses in really good shape grains are pretty fast. A lot of water hazards. We had a great time.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Course review
Staff was very friendly. Clubhouse was in a tent structure and somewhat "makeshift. Course condotion were average - some brown and dirt patches. It was under aeration and 20 % off green fees wasn't enough
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Need water & maintenance
Very poor condition course, although the greens were above average. Hard to justify spending over $50 per round.
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
Lorch
Beautiful off resort golf . Staff is wonderful . Course is challenging but forgiving . Magic island hole on 17. The golf gods have been active !
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
I enjoyed the course layout— forgiving fairways and bunkers. The rough is “rough” and creeps into the fairways in places, so some good drives end up with bad lies. Greens top-notch. Staff friendly and helpful.
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
I Recommend This Course
Makani Didn't Disapoint
Loved the layout. Staff was great. Minimal snacks but that's not why we came. Tee boxes a little scruffy but not big deal. Will play again.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
First time playing
First time playing here.
Really well designed course, lots of water, quick greens, lots of beautiful views, would play again, great rate through Tee off .com , would recommend playing, 17 th island 🏝️ green is cool 😎
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
More attention could be paid by the Starter. He starter put out two Six-somes in front of two two-somes. The marshall had to break up the larger groups after 7 holes. The course is lovely, challenging and much fun.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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