Makani Golf Club

This is a hidden gem in the Big Island for golf. The course is a fun layout. Just FYI, the clubhouse is small and does not have restaurant or bar, it is all grab and go.

I enjoyed my round here. Was less manicured than the resort courses which gave me a local feel which I really enjoyed. Greens were fast and true. Lost a couple balls after hitting.good shots due to no buffer between fairway and thick vegitation. That's perhaps my only complaint. Enjoyed the periodic cool breezes on a warm day too.

The basics of the course are good, but maintenance budget needs to be increased.. Played two years ago and you can see steady decline in tees, traps, fairways and roughs ….. still a fun layout but getting close to having to invest major sums to get course in shape ….

My and wife and I played there several times over our last few visits. Course is in good shape. Greens were especially good. It’s away from the shore but has nice Mountain View’s and some views of the coast. We will play again on our next visit.

Very nice golf course with friendly staff. We played twice but unfortunately it was raining after 9 holes on both days.

Great staff, very friendly.
Course is great, abundant wildlife.
17 is a par 3 with island green, tough but fun.
Finishing hole 18 is beautiful but difficult, second over water may require a lay up if your drive isn’t positioned right or long enough.
Love this course!

Another great Dye design. I have played this course many times over 15 years and find it in excellent condition every time.

Decided to play here based on local recommendations. Great surprise! Excellent mountain views and surroundings. Very good course conditions. Dye course characteristics (island green, lots of of wood bordering lakes)

Variety of hole designs will keep you interested

First round at Makani....love this course. The greens are true and sometimes fast. 5 sets of tee boxes....I played white and it was challenging. The wind that day made shot and club selection tricky. The signature 17th island green was fabulous...I did not do well on it. The staff outside and in pro shop were cheerful and helpful. Got 2 bottles of water for the round. This is now one of my favorites on the Big Island.

Great little course for the money, fairly tight and your shots have to be calculated to be successful. Would come back

Loved this course. This landscaping is gorgeous, plenty of wildlife, fresh mountain air w sea views, some challenging holes and some easier ones. Very helpful staff. What’s not to love? Can’t wait to play here again.