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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6260 yards
Slope 130
Rating 70.4

Makaha Valley Country Club sprawls across scenic lowlands that look across stunning vistas. Nestled within its namesake valley, the golf course has a rolling terrain that is abundant with mature trees, ferns, and tropical plants. The course was designed by William F. Bell, who is perhaps best known for designing the Torrey Pines South Course. The layout has a good variety of holes, offering scenic par 4s, tough par 3s, and short par 5s. Thanks to the topography, golfers will face twisting doglegs and elevation changes that range from subtle to dramatic. Makaha Valley Country Club finishes with what is considered to be one of the most demanding par-5 closing holes on Oahu. There is a lateral hazard and fairway bunkers along the right before the fairway doglegs sharply right, leading to a well protected, uphill green.

Course Details

Year Built 1969
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell (1969) Mark Miller

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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1.5
123 Reviews (123)
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Hidden Gem!

We loved this course. It is beautiful with great views. We came back twice more because it is such a great value. We feel so lucky to golf in Hawaii at such reasonable rates!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

challenging greens

The views of the mountains and the ocean add to the overall scenic beauty of this course. The grounds have been improved and the course is in excellent shape for the cost.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

I have played nearly every course on Oahu and this was one of my favorites. Great layout, very quiet course on the leeward side of the island. Staff was friendly, track was moderately difficult (but short for any level of golfer). Pace of play was quick and this place is definitely worth the drive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What terrific views and local feel

Take the time to check it out . Very popular local course with challenging greens and big landing areas. My son and I are here for a couple more days and will return !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Heavenly views and worth the trip

The time to drive here from Waikiki is an hour. But each time I played the course in three hours with no waiting, and it's well worth the trip, especially along the west ocean. Course has variety and breathtaking views on each hole, many of the ocean and surrounding mountains. Course is in excellent condition. Greens are somewhat difficult at least for me as a 15 handicap golfer. I played the course several times over the past five years and look forward to returning. Staff very friendly. Ranger tours the course to keep things moving which I love.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

makaha valley

It is nice to play with spectacular view with ocean and yellowish brown colored mountains. Course condition is playable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great deal

Love this course. Great deal. The tee boxes could use a little help but other than that, we love this course. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Playing in paradise

I played this course because I found a coupon for free club rentals. I couldn't find many pictures so I didn't know what to expect. So many holes had incredible views, and the greens were in great shape. Most holes were long par 4s so there was plenty use of my driver which I enjoyed. The fairways are wide enough to accommodate for tee shots that are not perfect. I had a lot of fun, and would certainly give this course a shot. It is worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Quick round

Played 36 holes in 5 hours. Not a very long or difficult course but some some beautiful views. Good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome time.

I had a great time at Makaha Valley CC. Staff was very friendly, the course was beautiful, the veiws of the mountains were spectacular. It was not super busy in the morning when I was there so I did 18 holes in 3 hrs and 15 min.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun layout, mature course

This is a fun course to play. If you are staying in Waikiki, plan on 90 minutes to get there as it is on the opposite end of Oahu. Conditions were good. Only downside was the pace of play. There were a large number of twosomes in front of me (Twosomes seem to be less likely to let a single play through than a foursome). Not the course's fault, but a lot of sitting around led to sloppy play for yours truly.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great setting

Makaha Valley worth seeing. Very lush and beautiful. Greens a little rough. Very fun and great value

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

Beautiful Setting and course layout

The views at Makaha make this worth the trip. The staff was friendly and helpful, the location is easy to get to and
The course was very fair. The traps are in great shape. My only complaint was some of the greens needed work... But overall the experience was positive.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Makaha

Good course worth the drive from Waikiki. It's about an hour and fifteen minutes from Waikiki. Their signature hole #17 is worth the drive.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Makaha Valley tough greens

The fairways were easy to moderate but greens were challenging. Enjoyed my round and very friendly atmosphere

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A bargain course with beautiful views

I chose Makaha Valley Country Club thinking the mountain and ocean views would be nice. Instead the views were great! As a plus, the course was challenging, the price was unbeatable, and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I lost a head cover while playing and after the round one of the staff members took me back out on the course to retrieve it from a group playing behind me!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Don't drive the cart paths!

Long drive from where I was stay to a mediocre course. For the price they are charging I expected more. Course is short from the tips and the smoothest place to drive your cart is anywhere but the cart path. No beverage service on the course just at the clubhouse and it was very limited on what the had to offer.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

The staff are helpful, but the players are slow.

1. When I was driving to the course, the tire pressure of my rent car went low. The staff helped me to pump up the pressure, otherwise, I needed to call the car rental company to fix it at my cost.

2. There were two groups of slow players (with ladies) in front of me. It took longer than I expected to finish 18 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fast Greens/Control course

Overall, a good experience and I will return. The Greens are in great shape and role true. The starter gave me some pointers and he was spot on...everything breaks to the ocean...fairways as well. The back nine has a couple driver holes if you really want to use it, but it's not necessary.

The driving range was average. New range balls are needed. Practice and chipping greens are good. The cart paths are a bit bumpy and need some repair.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Makaha Valley

Although I struggled greatly, I still enjoyed this course very much. It can be a little narrow in places, and deep rough is unforgiving. So I did lose several balls. Accuracy over distance. Beautiful views of the surrounding Waianae Mountains and the ocean in the distance. I expected drier conditions, but's it's obviously irrigated very well to be as lush as it is in this area. The finishing hole is especially challenging with its extreme dogleg and elevation changes.
Highly recommend it. I'll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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