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4.2
840 Reviews (840)
5 Stars
365
4 Stars
351
3 Stars
85
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.1
91.0%
Recommend this course
772 out of 840 reviews
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4.1
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.5%
Recommend this course
34 out of 38 reviews
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4.2
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.2%
Recommend this course
83 out of 92 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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Makani Golf 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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4.2
840 Reviews (840)

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Wait til drought has passed

In Jan of 2025, I came to the big island and played just about every course that I could get access to. HIlo, Mauna Kea, Mauna Lani, (north and south) the volcano course, Hapuna, etc.

The Makani course is the only one that I would not play again. The drought has not only turned most of the fairways from green to beige, but more importantly, most of the course now plays VERY fast because it is so hard.

If you are really good, and know how to play such a course, knock yourself out, but aside from the oh-so-cool 17 and 18 signature holes, playing a course like this is just too frustrating, given so many other good options in the vicinity.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf on the Big Island

We had a great round of golf, the course was in excellent condition. The staff were awesome. Would definitely play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

We had fun!

First time here but we’ll be back - course was a little dry due to lack of rain/irrigation but I’ve played worse. Good layout - greens are challenging read- sand traps definitely need some love. Overall I enjoyed my day! Oh - buy your beer and a sandwich in the pro shop before you start because there is no half way house and you don’t get back near the clubhouse until after the 11 hole and that kinda slows down play on the back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 86
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Gone sideways

Don't know what happened to this place, not worth playing again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun, challenging course

We had fun playing this course. There were many unique and challenging holes, especially the 17th island green. The course offered a few distant views of the ocean and coastline. Conditions were dry and fast; however, the greens still rolled slower than anticipated, especially uphill putts. Super friendly staff, and the course was not busy at all.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 97
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very enjoyed

Very enjoy golf course,I played it three times in a row in one week.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just ok

The course layout and views were great.

Course conditions were pretty bad, especially for the price.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very enjoyed

Eeach hole is difarent ,very enjoyed.No17 is to bad.

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