Makena Beach & Golf Resort

This course on the south side of the island is worth the drive and the money you will spend. The views were spectacular. It was a little wet when we played so the ball did not carry well in the fairways, but what can you do about that. The course was challenging but fair and enjoyable to play. The GolfNow rate made it a better value than what the others I was paired with paid. Saw many whales in the ocean between Makena and Molikni. Loved the lava walls and valleys. Really added to the natural beauty of the course. Had a slow group about two holes ahead of us, but they did a good job of making them speed up. Would play this course again, given the opportunity.

The course has all of the qualtities to be a great course but it just needs a little more tender loving care. We played Wailea Emerald the next day. For relatively the same money, it was no comparison. The Emerald was in better shape, the service level was higher, and the experience was worth the money.

Good, challenging course, well maintained, but nearly every hole offers stunning views.

This course is well worth the $99 green fee i paid. I had to pay $30 for my wife to ride in the cart, which i thought was a bit much. The staff was very friendly, and helpful. The gps in the cart was better than any course I have played, you don't need your own hand held device as it has layup distances. The tees and greens were in great shape. The fairways had some soft spots, but overall a 9 out of 10 for quality of golf. I had to skip hole 10 to pass 2 groups that would not let me play through, but once i skipped them, I finished in 3.5 hours. The pro shop has the apparel that I love, Puma and Travis Mathews. Good restaurant, friendly staff there as well. I would definitely come back and play Makena.

Greens tuff. Pace of play was fantastic. Terrific photo ops for my rider.

Great views and course is in very nice condition. Slow play is a problem.

i would rate this course above torry pines south. it has similar ocean views but the views are visible from more holes

We had a great experience at Makena. The course in lovely with stunning ocean views. The course has a good amount of challenge and some very challeenging and interesting holes. Hole 6 and 12 are spectacular as are many of the ocean view holes. Maui is haveing a draught and the fairways are a little dry, although green. The greens are is perfect condition and very challenging. I am and up and down or two putt player and I had several 3 putts as the speed and break are challenging to read. Best of all we rarely saw another player and Makena feels very much like a private club. The staff is very friendly and engaging. We arrived early and were ready to go so they sent us out early.

They have a special price if you return within 5 days and we will play again on our last day here.

We loved Makena.

Makena is a great course and pretty good value for Maui. The service from the staff was top notch. Water bottles provided in carts as well as marshall handing out cookies while on course. The cold towel after the round was a great touch. Hole 6,7,8 are quite the trio.

I played the course 3 times between Nov. 18-29, 2012. I also played 5 other courses during my visit and Makena is the Best Value. The course is better than maintained, but I wouldn't call it pristine. They are putting work into the course, it can only get better. The views are spectacular and they treat you excellent! A must play on maui.

From at least half the holes, one gets fabulous views of the Pacific Ocean and the nearby islands. Greens were fast, and with the severe slope on many of them, a 3 putt is not uncommon. Many interesting and challenging holes. The "flyover" feature on the GPS is a great feature!

I enjoyed playing Makena, It offered affordability compared to other championship courses in the area. The course was fun to play and in reasonable shape.

1st time played. Will play again. Great location at the end of the penninsula. Weather was great.

Played early morning on Nov 21, 2012. Fairways and tee boxes were excellent, some greens had sandy bare spots but most were excellent. Staff was excellent, very friendly. Pace of play was good, got bunched up a couple of times, but finished in just over 4hrs. Several work crews were on the course which tells me they are investing to make it even better. Sand traps are difficult but in great condition. Other golfers said good things about the course. The trees and lava fields add more challenge, and the greens are well defended.

The best $69 ever spent on a golf course. Magnificent views on almost every hole, great conditions, friendly staff, challenging course, carts with GPS, water bottles & towels included!
I'd go back tomorrow!
Joe

Great course. Beautiful views. Not too crowded. Great pace.

We used to love this course. It is now in terrible shape, sand traps are dirt/rock and the fairways need mowing. It is a great layout,, though. This was our second favorite course (Wailea Gold is our favorite), but for the $99 greens fee, totally not worth the experience. We paid full price at the Emerald Wailea ($179) the day before, and it was well worth the extra $80. Super disappointed. If it was $49, we would have been happy. The quality of the experience modes not equate to $99 and certainly not to the posted rate of $159

The course had alot of great holes and some very nice views. The weather is great at this part of the inland.

Very much enjoyed the layout, a nice mix of holes for everybody's ability. The monster par 5, 600 plus yard hole is fun. Fantastic ocean view from many of the holes make this a must play golf course, stunning. Bring your camera. The hidden Jem is the 19th hole, stop in for a cocktail and appy and take in one of maui's best sunsets.

the course is in the process of changing and is probably a year away from being in great shape.