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3.8
608 Reviews (608)
5 Stars
152
4 Stars
277
3 Stars
104
2 Stars
46
1 Stars
29
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
512 out of 608 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.5
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.0%
Recommend this course
42 out of 56 reviews
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3.8
97 Reviews (97)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.4%
Recommend this course
79 out of 97 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Woodland
Par 72
Length 7091 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.3
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Makalei Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Nugent (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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. Only with permission.
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Hawaii (2016 #18)

Reviews

3.8
608 Reviews (608)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 37
Bunkers 16
Thick Rough 15
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 31
Advanced Golfers 18
Locals 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22
Convenient to the City 19
Near the Airport 17

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Truly unique

Nicest folks, good price - $40 on GolfNow. But the birds are so crazy. Peacocks on every hole along with parakeets, turkey, etc. that the golf is almost secondary - though it’s more than okay.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Unique

This course isn't for everyone however if youre up for a physical challenge, love wildlife, unique layouts and a challenge to your course management, this is for you. Staff is awesome.

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

Unique course and friendly staff.

This is a very unique course, be ready for a lot of angles and weird lies. The staff was extremely friendly and very easy to talk to. They had great advice on how to play the course. Weather is cooler due to higher elevation. The wildlife is pretty cool too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No other course like it.

To love this course like I do, you must appreciate a challenge. It’s Mountainside layout provides beautiful vistas and each hole requires a unique application of skill and strategy to achieve a good score.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Fun mountainside course

Great course with some challenging holes and some stunning wildlife.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Makalei Magic!

Played early afternoon with no crowds - light rain to begin the round, but cleared up. Allowed to start early - which I did. Lloyd at the front desk was the most hospitable and friendly employee I've ever met at a golf course. I'd come back to play in a heartbeat - but only visiting for a short time. I hope to return!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of a kind

Very unique course- a must play for avid golfers looking for a fun time-would question capabilities of reviewers that gave poor rating-challenging but playable if you pay attention

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very unique coarse. Every hole is separate from all others Lush landscape, great views , lots of wildlife. A fun coarse to play. Some of the fairways were were a little rough and the traps are mostly sodded in. But that’s ok. I’m not PGA material so I didn’t need extra difficulty. Greens were in good shape. Enjoyed playing here more than Mauna Kea.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 21
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

mountaainous terrain course

Some people enjoys the course, but some people who
is long driver fills not good. The fairway is just natural not
keep well.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Used my reward points

Another great day at Makalei. The course is undergoing extensive repairs, but with my rewards I played for practically free. That deserves an excellent rating from me. No one out there. Had a great time by myself.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall still fun to play up and down the mountain

No clubhouse at the moment. Course in ok condition - sand traps often with no or little sand. Greens good.

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

true Upcountry Golf and forest views

Experience an upcountry Big island course with rolling terrain and elevation. Views and nature surround the course.
Friendliest and helpful staff on the island, you instantly are at home here. Bent grass greens will keep u guessing. Enjoy a cooler climate too

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Enjoyed the views

Only down side was that we were a party of 4 and there were mostly twosomes so we were being rushed and although we let people play through it was still backed up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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