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3.6
1768 Reviews (1768)
5 Stars
469
4 Stars
803
3 Stars
324
2 Stars
121
1 Stars
51
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
70.3%
Recommend this course
1494 out of 1768 reviews
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2.8
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
13
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
42.6%
Recommend this course
26 out of 61 reviews
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3.3
107 Reviews (107)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
15
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
61.7%
Recommend this course
66 out of 107 reviews
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Course Highlights
Maui Nui's exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make it a top pick among Hawaii's golf courses. The challenging layout rewards shot accuracy and delivers stunning views of Haleakala and the ocean.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6801 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.2

The classic design of Maui Nui Golf Club combines different elements including reachable holes that face each cardinal point with strong prevailing winds that reward smart play for a layout that is both fair and challenging. The layout wanders through the foothills of Haleakula, providing subtle elevation changes as well as views of the ocean and the surrounding West Maui Mountains and the volcanic atoll Molokini. The golf course has a variety of holes that will have you hitting downwind, upwind, and with both left and right crosswinds. A few lakes and ponds also come into play. Maui Nui Golf Club's layout features generous fairways and large greens. The difficulty of the course depends heavily on the speed of the prevailing winds that day. Golfers will be greatly rewarded by keeping the ball in play and good putting and chipping skills.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass, Tifdwarf
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Newis

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy 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
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn at all times

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

3.6
1768 Reviews (1768)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 58
Patio Dining 36
Dinner 31
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 86
Elevation Changes 65
Water Hazards 43
This course/club is great for:
Locals 69
Seniors 60
Beginners 47
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 77
Near Local Attractions 46
Worth the Drive 36

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Course

Greens were in good condition as was the course. The course was well manicured. Great golf experience !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Windy! windy!

Unfortunately so windy we actually stopped at 9 holes!We were backed up 2 groups on almost every hole!

We usually enjoy playing here a couple times when we are here, usually stay 3-4 weeks, so your course is more affordable for us.

The wind just beat us this time!

We will be back though! Staff is always nice!!

Aloha!

Greg and Denise Books

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st time player

Teed off ahead of schedule and played under 4hrs. Great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another day at Maui Nui

I enjoy playing Maui Nui. It is the perfect length for playing in the humidity - unless the winds have appeared.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course for the money

We only played the front nine, but it was really enjoyable. The tee boxes varied as far as upkeep, but overall very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience

The course was in excellent condition, however some of the greens had dry spots and patch work. The pace of play was excellent, and every staff member we came in contact with was very welcoming, friendly, accommodating, and genuine. Great experience! Will definitely come again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Maui Nui

The couse is in a little bit of rough shape but still enjoyable to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Big Dunes at Maui Lani!

Great lyncs course at Maui Lani; not like any other course on the island. Pace of play was great; on course service, non existent and the course staff did not have water on very many tee boxes!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoying Maui Nui!

Anytime you get to play golf on Maui, it's a privilege. I've played Maui Nui (formerly Elliear and originally Silversword) several times over the years. One thing that has been consistent is that the staff are helpful and very nice. The course is a good layout and you don't pay the high fees of the resort courses. That being said, the course maintenance has slipped significantly. Wasn't the consistency that I expect in Maui, but more along the lines of what I would expect at a Fort Worth municipal course. Maui Nui, you can do better than that!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
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
First Time Playing

Excellent value for fun course

We found a great deal on GolfNow for Maui Nui in Kihei, which I'll admit I'd never heard of before. The green fees included carts, and the rental clubs were new model Callaway. The course was in good condition, equal to other courses we'd played at this time of year, and the starter said they'd recently redesigned and refurbished some holes. The course was fun, challenging without being penal. We'll definitely have another round in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice views grass not so much

Great course but the grass on the back 9 was not so friendly. The views were nice

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Horrible Greens

We decided to a round there because Golf Now had a special rate and the course promotion video showed Maui Nui as a nice course. When we checked in, the staff were friendly and helpful. As soon as got to through the first few holes, we realized why GN had a special rate. The fairways appeared to have been neglected for sometimes with overgrown grasses. The greens were horrible and slow. Many greens were damaged with patched up dirt. Hole #9 was especially bad (picture). We were not sure if it was just our luck, but most of the players appeared to be beginners. The two groups in front of us were slow and often in the woods looking for their balls. The groups behind us were even worse. Overall, the course is not worth the time or money to play unless you are just a beginner and want to play just for the sake of playing.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course Conditions

The pro shop personnel and the cart attendant was really nice. Bathrooms are updated and beautiful. The course was under construction and we had to play an altered hole. The greens were nice and firm. Pace of play was good. This was our 3rd time playing this course. The course was recently aerated, but was on the mend. Overall, it was a good value.

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

Can’t beat it for the price

Friendly people! Carts with GPS. Course layout interesting but not overly challenging. We would go back. The only concern is the speed of the greens! Glacial!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Back nine course should be closed

Nice course layout. Front 9 nice. Back nine denied out, dead trees everywhere. Course played fast due to not many people playing. Way too expensive for the course conditions. Nice new carts!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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