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4.4
824 Reviews (824)
5 Stars
314
4 Stars
424
3 Stars
63
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
95.2%
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780 out of 824 reviews
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4.4
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.4%
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54 out of 56 reviews
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4.3
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.8%
Recommend this course
77 out of 83 reviews
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Course Highlights
Pukalani delivers outstanding value on Maui with a challenging hillside layout offering sweeping volcano and ocean views on nearly every hole. Welcoming staff consistently make visiting golfers feel like regulars, and well-maintained greens keep conditions impressive.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6747 yards
Slope 128
Rating 73.0

Pukalani Country Club has a unique location at the 1,100-foot elevation of the famous Mount Haleakala, an extinct volcano whose name means “House of the Rising Sun.” The dramatic elevation offers breathtaking views that span the West Maui Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The golf course features wide, undulating fairways and fast, sloped greens. The gently rolling terrain can cause some tricky uneven lies. There are trees and well placed bunkers scattered throughout to provide further challenge. Pukalani Country Club has a unique feature on the par-3 third hole. The hole gives golfers the options of hitting to one of two very different greens, one which requires a tee shot over a tree-filled gully and another that requires a shot beyond a cliff to a pal tree-lined green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1979
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.4
824 Reviews (824)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 11
Bunkers 7
Plays Long 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 12
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
Seniors 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 12

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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

Tucked away at the base of mount Haleakala, this course has some spectacular views. The front 9 of this course is easily the better of the 9 with some off the charts scenery. Pace of play was great for the first 11 holes, but it was much slower the final 7. Overall the course is a great value, especially for those not looking to spend an arm and a leg on Maui for golf. Can't do much better then $40 a person. Would love to eventually come back!

P.S.- only regret was not getting some merch, the logo is awesome!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course & Incredible Value!

Don’t let the look of the clubhouse from the parking lot fool you, this course has a great layout that is very well maintained by the grounds crew. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. The food was great from the clubhouse. We got a Hot Deal and paid $16 per golfer before the service fee. Definitely worth many times that and we will be back to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value.

I booked on Golfnow. I read the reviews and thought I would give it a go. The layout is very friendly, but still has challenging holes, especially where some of the pins were placed. The condition of the course was very good. I would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

1st timer at Pukalani

Been to Maui many times, but first time to play it. Wasn't disappointed. Played mid-week, so played in 3 hours. Course layout and condition were both primo. If you haven't played this course, go treat yourself, and play this site, off that's a little diversion, from the expensive courses in Wailea and Kan'anapli.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

A Hidden Gem

This course is a bit out of the way from the tourist areas, but that isn't all bad. The front nine was in good shape, the back nine was a bit less. The course overall is in pretty good shape and the hazards are manageable. The third hole is a real treat, the rest are fun to play. The course is on the long side, but again, manageable. Well worth the drive.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Pukalani Is A Favorite

My wife and I played Pukalani today. We have not been to Maui for about 3 years and we enjoyed Pukalani before and enjoyed it today. It's a nice golf course to enjoy relaxing golf at.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great round - great course!

Every time we go to Maui we play Pukalani. We love the course and the deals you can get playing there. Fairways are wide and greens are good. For value this is the best course on Maui! Good deals on golf shoes too. Looking forward to coming back again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A hidden gem

This course is a bit off the beaten path for visitors to Maui, but worth the extra time. A fun , well laid out course with lots of room for big hitters. Wide open long fairways. Greens are a bit rough, but well worth the cost for a round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Thanksgiving Treat

My wife and I love this course. The cooler weather due to high elevation makes the game more enjoyable. The greens are well maintained. We played six times during our 14 day vacation here in Maui, we ended up playing three of those in Pukalani CC. We will definitely play this course again on our next vacation trip to Maui.

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

Hidden Gem

This course is in the mountains of Maui.

The staff is incredible. The views will leave you speechless.

The course is in great shape.

If I get back to Maui it's the first course I will play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Incentivized Review
2.0
First Time Playing

Very dated Golf Facility and Course

Golf on Maui is extremely expensive, from $180.00 to $300 per round. We decided to drive to the Pukalani Golf Course, as our green fees with cart were under $50 with cart. It is quite a drive from Wailea, where we were staying, around 45 minutes. The Clubhouse is very old, could use a great deal of refurbishment. We ordered food from the restaurant, and it was good. Restaurant is more like a fast food place where you order, pay, and sit. Clean, but dated. Golf carts are gas powered. Fairways were very dry. Weeds were overgrown in some spots. A few holes were very confusing, the cart path ended and we drove on dirt. On one of the holes on the back nine, we accidentally hit onto the wrong green, as there were two different “green” choices, high or low. The phrase “ you get what you pay for” can certainly apply to this course. Affordable, playable, not difficult at all. If you don’t mind the drive-it’s worth what you pay.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Mountainside Course

My first time here but will return on next visit. On side of a volcano but really doesn’t overwork the up and down. Great value especially with Golf Now. Definitely coming back to Pukalani. Make sure you get logo shirt or hat or whatever. Logo is volcano! Great views of Lower Maui.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

My wife and I played today and had a blast. She is still learning the game and improving so this was a bit of a warm up for Wailea Emerald next week. Greens were in great shape, as was most of the course. A few areas were in less than perfect shape and some areas in the course could use some TLC, but all in all a great time and for $37.50. Come on. I would recommend you give it a shot. We had lunch afterwards at the trailers/clubhouse and enjoyed it. The Marshall was amazing, drove a cart out to our car, shared some donuts and was an all around joy to be around.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great

The golf carts could use a little work, but they did get us through! The course is deceiving as it looks quite easy but is one of the toughest courses we’ve ever played. Very picturesque...loved it - would definitely come back!

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

Location

Great location at the base of Haleakala affords beautiful views of the entire island!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

What a beauty!

Tucked away at the base of mount Haleakala, this course has some spectacular views. The front 9 of this course is easily the better of the 9 with some off the charts scenery. Pace of play was great for the first 11 holes, but it was much slower the final 7. Overall the course is a great value, especially for those not looking to spend an arm and a leg on Maui for golf. Can't do much better then $40 a person. Would love to eventually come back!

P.S.- only regret was not getting some merch, the logo is awesome!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of My All-Time Favorite Courses

Despite some of the greens being recently plugged and one having a temporary while getting rebuilt, this is one of my favorite courses due to the lay-out, beauty, and very friendly staff. Definitely the best course on Maui.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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