Makalei Golf Club

Plays kinda tight, would normally love this course but don’t play much these days, bring extra balls, but overall , a fun course with a lot of elevation changes and tight!

What a fun course. This is the only course on the Island that we hadn’t played until recently, and we will definitely be back.

The course lacks off course amenities, as there is only a very small pro shop in a trailer and no restaurant, but that didn’t bother us as we had read previous reviews and knew what to expect.

What we didn’t expect was how nice the greens were and how fun the course is. The fairways were pretty rough but understandable due to the amount of weather the whole area gets. It was nice and cool both days we played which is a nice difference from the courses along the coast.

There is definitely a premium to keep the ball in the short grass, but if you are able to do that, then the course is open to scoring opportunities…Find the rough off of the tee and it sure is tougher to score.

The peacocks and turkeys add to the whole experience.

Tight , normally like this kind of course, lots of elevation changes, fun, will lose a few balls if not straight

Had a great time and the course looked great. I played with a couple very helpful and friendly locals who showed me where to hit the ball. Fun expreience.

The course is beautiful and the peacocks were mating!

The greens are in great shape.

Scenic course with view to the ocean. Lots of peacocks to keep you entertained while we waited between holes. Pace of play is OK, lots of single and twosome players. The course layout is fun, has some tight fairways and very hilly. Course condition is fine.

Very pour lay out. Very pour condition. Bunkers had no sand. Fairways had bare spots. No club house and no bathrooms.

You get what you pay for. Greens are very good and difficult to avoid three putts.

Condition of fairways are indicative of cost to play. If they were imas good a condition as the greens it would be priced much higher.

I like playing the course. Very challenging.

We had no data and course had no yardage markers.

Lucky I had scope in bag. But excellent hole by hole booklet.

Fairways were Weedy. Trees and sand had been removed compared to book.

Be prepared for different weather compared to lower Kona.

Everything was great, Course seems to be in a jungle, many peacocks, much elevation change, the only negative was we were told the course closes at 530 and we ushered off the course. Sunset is about 7pm, so this made no sense. In fact, I was in the fairway on 18, would have finished in 5-10 minutes. :(

Chris

Nicest folks, good price - $40 on GolfNow. But the birds are so crazy. Peacocks on every hole along with parakeets, turkey, etc. that the golf is almost secondary - though it’s more than okay.

This course isn't for everyone however if youre up for a physical challenge, love wildlife, unique layouts and a challenge to your course management, this is for you. Staff is awesome.