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Pace
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7038 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.7

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1993) Donald Knott (1993) Gary Linn (1993) Dennis Wise (2016)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn at all times

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa, Showers, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Reviews

4.3
61 Reviews (61)
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Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

good play

Could have played for 38.00 With ezlinks but payed 65 with golfnow

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Every hole is a signature hole

Great island and ocean views from most holes. Nice elevation change and challenge

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Picture Perfect!

This was an awesome experience. Wanted to play in this area of Maui for a reasonable price, and my wife suggested looking at the Golf Now website, and we found this lovely course at a great value.

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

Excellent Maui golf experience

Fantastic! - super friendly staff and excellent course conditions. The course is awesome with great mountain and ocean views that never end. You can make it as difficult as you want with the variety of tee boxes. With the Golf now early morning rates I thought it was a great value. I'm very glad that I played at Makena for my one day of golf while on Maui

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Featured
Verified Purchaser

stunning water views, birds, and great golf

this is my favorite Maui course.... there must be ocean views almost every hole. great elevation changes. wild life, birds, and if your lucky in the winter, whale watching. take your camera... plenty of sand to catch you... great gps, showing all the distances you need to know for staying on the fairway. split fairways, tiered greens, fun, fun, fun.... grinning ear to ear when I finished, even though I didn't score well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Featured
Verified Purchaser

No better views from any other course in Maui

I had doubts prior to deciding on Makena and they were totally blown away. The course is a good test, incredibly scenic and we played in 4 hours. Yes the bunker sand could be better and some fairways a bit "rough" but don't just settle for the resort courses. This is a beauty.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great views and golf holes

Many great golf holes that requires all the clubs in your bag. Much improved since I played here 2 years ago.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course and Views

Some of the best views in Maui. Course was in great shape and the views are awesome. Very enjoyable round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

spectacular views

Great course with plenty of challenges for all skill levels. Number 6 is a very exciting par with lots of options.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Round of a Lifetime

I loved the course, and actually shot my age for the first time ever, and on my 71st birthday. The course has wonderful vistas, and was in superb condition. I'll play it every time I come to Maui.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Gorgeous ocean views and great value for location

This course is very well maintained but not overly difficult and is in an area where a $150+ round is normal where on Golfnow you can play this for under $100 for comparable quality. A must play if you stay near by.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Golf at Makena on the Island of Maui

Awesome views and well maintained course on the Island of Maui. The first few holes lead you to believe you can master this course the first time out. Wrong! There are plenty of challenging holes on the back nine to bring you to your knees! Beautiful views on every hole and no big winds. Definitely would love to play it again and again!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

You are rewared with smart playing

Tee boxes were excellent (except one was being re-soded) fairways had perfect lies, and greens were pristine. The views were spectacular, and every hole had its own character.
The course was fair and possible to score good. Especially if you played within yourself. You could pay dearly for the wrong choice.

I can't wait to return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful Course

For the cost, I would say it is one of the best courses I've played. Almost every hole had a stunning view of the ocean, the workers were all very nice. The greens had just been aerated, so their condition wasn't perfect, as would be expected, however the greens still rolled true. Had a blast. Absolutely GORGEOUS golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great layout

Great course with excellent value for tourists!!! With all the other course close by costing almost twice as much, Makena gives you the best value in SouthMaui!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great views and challenging holes

Very disappointed that there are only 18 holes open as south course is closed indefinitely. Snackbar was closed but pro shop provided free snacks and water. Greens had been punched within the last week but still a great course and fun layout.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

First course in Hawaii!

My first trip and first course to play in Hawaii. I was impressed with the layout, views and conditions. Shot 80 from the Blue tees, could have been 4-5 shots better. I would recommend this course to all my friends. Before we left on vacation a friend of mine highly recommended Makena for the value beauty and great golf. We'll be back!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Spectacular course

I played Makena while visting with my family in March and just had the best time. The views, especially on the back nine, were just stunning with some great holes spanning lava rock crevasses. I played the Kapalua Plantation course a few years ago which was equally beautiful but at nearly three times the price was not nearly the value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great discounted value for a beautiful course!

I booked this 1:30 tee time at golf-now for a very good price. Included a GPS cart, some range balls and some cold water in the cart cooler. The course was in very nice shape overall. Pace of play was a bit slow, but you'll get that sometimes at a resort in Hawaii. Staff was friendly and helpful. The course was on the challenging side for me (20 handicap) but quite playable. Some good targeting required, but not overly unforgivable. Some spectacular views of Molokini, Kaho'olawe, Makena, whales breaching. If you can get a discounted tee time (under $100), it's a very good deal! I will definitely be playing there on my next trip.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Awesome course!

This course has it all. Friendly staff, great conditions and decent pace of play. The layout is awesome -- challenging but not ridiculous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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