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4.4
839 Reviews (839)
5 Stars
323
4 Stars
429
3 Stars
64
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
93.6%
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793 out of 839 reviews
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4.4
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.0%
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63 out of 67 reviews
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4.3
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.0%
Recommend this course
81 out of 89 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.

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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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Reviews

4.4
839 Reviews (839)

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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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Good value in Maui

A good course and reasonably priced for Maui. Very windy on the day I played due to pending storm.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

So Unique

Played here in the past while on vacation and, of all the courses I played, this was the one I chose to replay this time around because of how unique it is and the value you get compared to resort courses. Beautiful layout, awesome views, easy to hit off fairway grass, great greens, cooler temps. Only downside is that the sand in traps can be like concrete thanks to wind drying them out. A fun course that I will probably always play when in Maui.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Views

The course is in good condition with the exception of the 14th green. The course maintenance is addressing the problem and I know they will resolve it satisfactorily.

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

great views

Greens were recently poked and had not recovered yet.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Upcountry Golf

I live on the 17th fairway. I joined as a member this year as I am getting back into golf after a ten year hiatus. This is a super fun course, with varies challenges along the way. Fairways are pretty open, but all are lined with pine trees. Stay inside the trees & enjoy much better scores. Grass varies & is different than other courses you may encounter on Maui. Staff is awesome & friendly. They really need to rebuild the clubhouse that burned down apx. 8 years ago. Great value for locals & visitors alike. I may be biased, but this is my home course & I love it!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth the drive to Pukalani

I had played golf on almost every course in Maui, except Pukalani because I was worried about the long drive. From Kihei / Wailea, I was pleased to find out that it actually is not that long to get there.

Once there, I found the course to be challenging, but very fair. The yardage book is also helpful. They had recently aerated the greens, so they had some light sand on them, which made them slower. than usual.

The pro shop is very tiny, I believe it's temporary, until they build the real one. They had excellent discount prices on apparel & shoes, although the selection is limited due to the small size.

The course puts you in your own little world. The trees are mature & it is an interesting layout. Some of the holes have very nice views & others are secluded with the trees and valleys.

Conditions are good, though not immaculate. Then again, you are not paying huge bucks to play. This is a very good value. I will definitely play here again. It's a fun, challenging course & again, an excellent value for the money.

Up on the hill, it can be cooler than many of the other courses, so bring a sweater or wind shirt, although the morning I played was beautiful.

After golf, I had saimin at the restaurant, which was very good.

I will definitely make it a point to play here again on my next Maui trip.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love it - and much cooler on a hot day!!!!

My wife & I have played this course on a previous visit to Maui, and really enjoyed it once again. These are generally long, challenging holes and on the 3rd, you can REALLY challenge yourself or take the easier way out which adds interest. Definitely need a cart - we are used to walking slightly shorter courses which we prefer, but... Staff were super friendly, and judging by the number of patrons at the restaurant, it must be great. We'll be back!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fair course and in great shape.

This course was in great condition. The staff was friendly, helpful, and informative. Pace of play was very good. No ice chests on cart, no drink cart, and no cart GPS, so come prepared. Origina l clubhouse burned down 7 years ago so snack bar, merchandise, and pro shop operate out of a trailer. Nevertheless, I will go back there on our next trip to Maui.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Get past the Gate keeper and you will enjoy the play and staff.

Big mistake I made was showing up early. Course rule no one gets checked in until 20 minutes before tee time. The check in person was upset that I did not know this rule, and told me that I should come back in 30 minutes . I did 27 minutes later, after noting that I was still early, the Golf Now payment was honored. Once past the check in problems , we were treated as valued customers. The course is fun with several challenging holes, one across a ravine for a par 3.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

After negotiating around the "gate keeper " at check in good

I got the impression from the check in lady that golf now folks should not arrive early. My effort to find the course from a place I had never driven from got me a reprimand and a 30 minute cooling off penalty. To be fair they do not check any one in until 20 minutes before the tee time. My problem was that I did not know this and I was treated poorly by the person behind the desk. There is a hostility on the Islands to mainlanders and this May be the case at check in. Once we passed the gate keeper we were expedited to the first tee by excellent professional staff. The round was fun but always with a feeling of what did I do to deserve this treatment from check in. It is a good play, but wow don't arrive early.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Very nice staff. Course was recovering from aerification but, was still in good shape. Would play again when I return to Maui.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great service and views

Best service on island
Good condition
Windy but playable

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course was in great shape loved it !!!

Over all had a great day very nice a challenging course well kept will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Expect windy conditions on mountain slope

Nice layout. Great views. OB a little tight on some holes especially with the wind and trying to shape a shot. Greens in great shape and roll true. Grain really affects the putting. Played with my wife and a very women friendly course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great value and vue

forgiving fairways, challenging greens on some holes, great value, friendly staff, great vues.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and round

It was well worth the money and wonderful upcountry views. Highly recommend. Winds made it a challenge. Nice course and greens are in super shape....smooth and true.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

greens were speedy

Great course - great shape - great people - best value on Maui

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this Course!!!

Love everything about this place! Wish they would tear down the old clubhouse and build a new one! Wonderful location and temperatures are always cooler than the rest of the islands golf courses! A must play!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not bad for the price.

We thought the course was decent. The directions on getting to each hole however, is something that can be improved. Other than that, it was a good course and a good value.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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

Much improved course over the past few years.

The past few years has seen a major improvement in the greens going from one of the worst on the island to one that is par with the resort courses. Tee boxes and fairways consistently well maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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