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3.7
733 Reviews (733)
5 Stars
177
4 Stars
331
3 Stars
135
2 Stars
55
1 Stars
35
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.4
80.5%
Recommend this course
613 out of 733 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.5
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
1.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
77.3%
Recommend this course
17 out of 22 reviews
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3.7
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.7%
Recommend this course
72 out of 86 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Woodland
Par 72
Length 7091 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.3

Malakei Golf Club wanders through a colorful landscape of indigenous flora and fauna, providing a home to a variety of wildlife including peacocks, pheasants, and wild turkey. Situated in the Kona region of Hawaii, which is widely renowned for its coffee farms, the course offers dramatic elevation changes that range from 1,800 to 2,850 feet. The golf course plays through lush forests accented with lava tubes, cinder cones, and an ancient stone wall that dates back over a century. The fast bentgrass greens, rolling fairways, and cooler climate are reminiscent of a course in northern California but the stunning panoramic views will definitely remind you that you are in Hawaii. Malakei Golf Club's 15h hole is a signature hole thanks to its memorable scenery. It not only offers an incredible view of Maui's 10,000-foot Mount Haleakala, it is also your best chance for a hole in one.

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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Nugent (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No. Only with permission.
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Hawaii (2016 #18)
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Reviews

3.7
733 Reviews (733)

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Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
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Previously Played

Rained Out

Unfortunately I didn’t get to play as it was poring and when I tried to cancel I was within the one hour timeframe. Therefore I was unable to get a credit for round.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Jurassic course

This course has the longest cartpath I think in the world the first tea takes about 20 minutes to get up to on a golf cart. Lots of peacocks on course no turkeys and the course is decent for sure for 65 bucks in the afternoon you can’t beat it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Playing the bird reserve.

We got out a Little earlier than our teatime. It had a slight rain when we started pretty much normal standard for up on the side of the mountain after the fourth hole weather was just perfect pretty easy slow pace. Had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways were in the best condition I’ve seen in years

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

Challenging and stunning scenery. AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

We had no idea what to expect when we arrived and there was no clubhouse as a new one is being built but do not let this keep you from playing this amazing course. The elevation changes made it challenging, the course is gorgeous and there are stunning peacocks everywhere. A very unique and tough course. Eat before you go until the club house is finished but you won’t regret playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

In the mountains

Golf was ok , not you manicuring you see on coasts on the coast

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Golfing in the hills

Coarse is ok , tee boxes need a little work.

Greens need some work.

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

So cool

Amazing layout with very interesting holes. Staff was awesome !!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lorch

Beautiful views and lots of peacocks . Tough, rolling hills and fast greens . Nothing is too level . Lots of scenery

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very Interesting Course

The course looks like it is in transition. The pro shop is in a container while they're rebuilding their clubhouse. So no amenities outside of golfing was available. I was lucky enough to get to play with one of the gentlemen who works there. And his knowledge of the course allowed me to have a better round greatly appreciated. Tough course if you don't hit the ball straight you're going to lose him. Up and down blind shots. If you want a tough course that has great views and a lot of animals to view this is it

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

If you love golf, Find another place to play.

After playing the course, I now see why all of the pictures include peacocks and not pictures of the holes. The birds are everywhere and they are quite beautiful, but the golf course is in terrible condition. I will say the greens on the front nine are fairly good But the lack of etiquette shown by those who play this course leaves it’s Mark everywhere on this property. If someone did spend the money to bring this course back into condition, it would be An extreme test. If you love birds. This is your place, but if you love golf, I would play a different course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Round

I found course well maintained and challenging.

Enjoyed setting with great views and wild birds.

Lots of elevated greens.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

I’m a high handicap player so this was a pretty challenging course for me, but very fun. You are always hitting either uphill or downhill. The greens on the front nine were in excellent condition. The greens on the back nine were not quite as good but still playable. I would definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Surprisingly Unsatisfactory

We have played this course over many years and found it to be above average. However, this year the fairways, tee boxes and greens were in very poor condition. It would appear there is no maintenance taking place. No ball washers at all. I would not recommend not play here again.

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