Makalei Golf Club

About
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.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Championship | 72 | 7091 yards | 74.3 | 144 |
Blue | 72 | 6698 yards | 72.4 | 140 |
White | 72 | 6161 yards | 68.7 | 134 |
White (W) | 72 | 6161 yards | 75.0 | 133 |
Red | 72 | 5242 yards | 65.6 | 118 |
Red (W) | 72 | 5242 yards | 69.4 | 121 |
Peacock (W) | 72 | 3582 yards | 60.3 | 103 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Blue M: 72.4/139 | 385 | 342 | 598 | 407 | 176 | 473 | 410 | 184 | 423 | 3398 | 404 | 565 | 290 | 222 | 392 | 502 | 193 | 321 | 411 | 3300 | 6698 |
White M: 69.6/134 W: 75.3/127 | 350 | 293 | 580 | 388 | 154 | 435 | 351 | 164 | 391 | 3106 | 375 | 544 | 269 | 199 | 355 | 478 | 161 | 278 | 381 | 3040 | 6146 |
White II M: 67.2/122 | 350 | 293 | 580 | 388 | 154 | 435 | 351 | 164 | 391 | 3106 | 375 | 544 | 269 | 199 | 355 | 478 | 127 | 278 | 381 | 3006 | 6112 |
Red M: 65.6/118 W: 69.8/118 | 297 | 259 | 495 | 306 | 123 | 389 | 331 | 144 | 313 | 2657 | 352 | 441 | 209 | 157 | 308 | 425 | 110 | 234 | 349 | 2585 | 5242 |
Handicap | 13 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 2 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 11 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 4 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Hawaii (2016 #18)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u430456762 on 06/03/2025
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Photo submitted by u430456762 on 06/03/2025
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Photo submitted by u430456762 on 06/03/2025
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Photo submitted by u6887246 on 05/05/2025
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Photo submitted by jpsimon10 on 04/21/2025
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Photo submitted by dkang819 on 12/19/2024
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Gas carts climb the mountain! Photo submitted by oxiAZY6d6XHGgzHjMOaU on 11/18/2023
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peacocks every hole Photo submitted by Suzie4548328 on 05/25/2023
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Photo submitted by Suzie4548328 on 05/25/2023
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Marshall at work! Photo submitted by u235328896 on 01/04/2023
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Photo submitted by SHendricks01 on 12/30/2022
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Photo submitted by SHendricks01 on 12/30/2022
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Pretty boy. Photo submitted by ramonteleone on 11/09/2022
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Photo submitted by u000006193225 on 10/26/2022
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Photo submitted by mdiefend on 02/25/2022
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Photo submitted by DUBUTOR on 02/07/2022
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Really hard to beat this view! Photo submitted by fishmanjimmye on 01/08/2022
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Blood or jam Photo submitted by u00000701478 on 11/23/2021
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Bunker Photo submitted by u00000701478 on 11/23/2021
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Tee box Photo submitted by u00000701478 on 11/23/2021
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Photo submitted by u00000701478 on 11/23/2021
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Photo submitted by schaucarol on 11/09/2021
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Photo submitted by sckrause on 10/20/2021
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Photo submitted by sarguy on 08/10/2021
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Photo submitted by GlenHampton on 01/05/2021
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Photo submitted by GlenHampton on 01/05/2021
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Photo submitted by GlenHampton on 01/05/2021
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Photo submitted by GlenHampton on 01/05/2021
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Photo submitted by Bruce6093729 on 11/12/2019
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Photo submitted by coryno on 08/07/2015
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Photo submitted by coryno on 08/07/2015
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Photo submitted by coryno on 08/07/2015
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Photo submitted by coryno on 08/07/2015
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Photo submitted by coryno on 08/07/2015
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Photo submitted by coryno on 08/07/2015
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Beautiful approach on Par 5 Photo submitted by Pete1444216 on 11/10/2012
Under repair
We have played on several occasions over the years with pleasure. Under new repairs but still a very beautiful place with fun peacocks and mountain to ocean views! Our old legs are feeling it!
Interesting and beautiful course
It's an interesting and beautiful course. It's a bit inconvenient to use the restroom, but the course is fantastic. It would be nice to have a tool to clean the ball.
Hidden Gem
This course starts out at 1900 feet above sea level and goes up to 2900. The views of the Pacific are amazing. The course itself has a jungle feel and is very challenging. Wildlife is abundant on the course; peacocks, turkeys, saffron finches and a host of others. Most don't seem afraid of the golfers. In fact, the peacocks expect a treat. The buildings at the course are in trailers. They must be preparing to build, but I didn't ask. The staff were very friendly and had a lot of good information on the course. If it's your first time, pay attention to their advice. This is a must stop for golfers to the Big Island, but bring plenty of balls.
Always enjoy this course
We always enjoy Makalei Golf Course. It has some intriguing features which create challenges. Hope to play there again soon.
Unique!
This course is not like anything I’ve played before. On a volcano with rain forest rough. A lot of birds and great views. It was foggy a couple holes in, so check the weather.
Will play again when work is finished.
They are working on this course so conditions are not what they were last time I played it. Hope when they are done it will be better.
This course has great view
Condititions on the fairways and on the greens were not good enough.
Really fun course. Challenging but not impossible. Don't even think about walking this course. Some narrow fairways, but most are forgiving.
Peacock central
Nice island mountain course, Lloyd in the pro shop is terrific, peacocks all around, lots of downhill tee shots make you look like a long driver!
Intriguing course. Very hilly. Fun, very challenging. Not as narrow as some posts remark. Some fairways are narrow but not that many.
Your handicap will go up.
Amazingly challenging course. No matter how high you take these slanted fairways, the ball WILL run out to the low side!
Beautiful views, abundant wildlife, and large separations between holes made for nice down time and sightseeing.
Greens are bent grass and fast! Lag putts are important if you’re trying to score.
I’ll be back
My go to course
Just can't beat the price for golf. If you are an immediate golfer and just want to be out to enjoy a cooler comfortable day on the course, choose Makalei. Well worth the $32 bucks you spend. I seem to always meet really nice people on the course that show patience and just out there to have a good time. Love Makalei!
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