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Makani Golf Club

location icon 71-1420 Mamalahoa Highway
Phone icon (808) 325-5044

Description

Welcome to Makani Golf Course, a premier public course designed by renowned architect Perry Dye. Nestled amidst stunning natural landscapes, this regulation-style course features 18 captivating holes spanning 7,116 yards. With a par of 72, it offers a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Prepare for an exhilarating round as you navigate the course's rating of 74.4 and a slope of 140. Embrace the convenience of power carts and rental clubs to enhance your golfing experience. Before teeing off, warm up at the driving range, perfecting your swing against the backdrop of breathtaking scenery. Established in 1997, Makani Golf Course promises a memorable day on the fairways for all golf enthusiasts.

Weather Forecast

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Moderate rain

Sunday

21 September

76.0 - 79.3 °F

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Patchy rain nearby

Monday

22 September

75.4 - 80.6 °F

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Patchy rain nearby

Tuesday

23 September

75.8 - 79.6 °F

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Patchy rain nearby

Wednesday

24 September

74.9 - 78.7 °F

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Patchy rain nearby

Thursday

25 September

75.0 - 78.6 °F

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Patchy rain nearby

Friday

26 September

74.4 - 77.6 °F

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Sunny

Saturday

27 September

74.1 - 78.7 °F

Course Details

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    Holes


    18
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    Driving Range


    Yes
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    Par


    72
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    Yards


    7116
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    Rating


    74.4
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    Slope


    140
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    Architect


    Perry Dye
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    Established


    January 01, 1997

Reviews

Steve Dooley

4.0

Nice course and staff overpriced club rentals. I chose the more expensive Cleveland clubs to rent. Driver light as a feather had to switch to the 3 wood which was much better off the tee. No sand wedge which was ridiculous. Luckily my local playing partner let me use his when needed. Also, no towel provided with club rentals. Definitely not worth the . cost was bitter off renting the lower cost Titlelist set which I later found out had a sand wedge. My advice is to just rent the Titleist. Had a great time regardless.

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01/12/2025

Jed Butler

5.0

What a unique and well-designed course. Supurb layout, maybe the best I've ever played. Every hole feels special and challenging in it's own right, with multiple ways to play. Not to mention the volcano views and jungle atmosphere feel straight out of Jurassic Park. Greens are highly variable in size and leveling, and in good shape. Some fairways are generous, and some are narrow. Water features on a number of holes, including the most beautiful island par 3 (17th) I've ever played. This 17th hole is made more interesting that it is a twin to the TPC Sawgrass 17th, which was designed by the course architect Perry Dye's father, Pete Dye. Additionally, topography is varied throughout the course without being overbearing. Lots of trees, heavy jungle rough, and many well-placed sand traps. Not an easy track. If you're thinking of playing here for a 5-star resort experience, I would skip. The staff is friendly and doing their best, but this is ultimately a failed country club turned mostly municipal golf course. So it's a little shabby, some tee boxes are uneven, and would need a major rennovation to compete with Mauna Kea or Hualalei. But there's literally zero development on the course (yet! the course is for sale) to distract from the many bird varieties and endless flora, and on the first tee box, on a clear day, you can see volcanos every way you look. The weather is an easy 10-15 degrees coolor than the coastal courses, and a little bit of fairway rain was more refreshing than frustrating. Yes the tiny pro shop could not have tarps on the roof, and the rental clubs were pretty rough, but if you love the game of golf and the challenge of playing an incredible course design carved out of a volcanic jungle, then you'll have as good a time as we did. 10/10 would play this hidden gem again.

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06/06/2025

Brian Rohan

3.0

Enjoyable experience while on the big island. A bit more expensive than what I was expecting since many sites pointing to the course indicated that a small bucket of balls was included. I rented clubs and no game balls were included (many club rentals I've done come with game balls, usually two sleeves). This is my first Hawaiian course play. Course was in decent shape, fairways had plenty of carry. The greens were fair. Staff was quite helpful. Not as much ocean scenery along the course as some of the marketing leads one to believe. The course is fun to play with plenty of dog legs, undulating fairways. Your first time playing I recommend a course map app so you can see hidden obstacles.

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02/21/2024

Annette Shearer

4.0

The course was decent overall, but it would really benefit from additional watering and improved maintenance. Some areas felt a bit neglected, which took away from the overall experience. With a little more attention to detail, this could be a really enjoyable place to play.

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08/24/2025

Raymond croteau

5.0

The staff is great. It was a challenging course . Very beautiful landscapes.

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04/28/2025

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