Makani Golf Club

Some really nice views of the ocean at this higher altitude Course about 30 minutes out of Kona.
Course layout really shows the creativeness of the designer. Greens were slow as aeration had occurred within the last 10 days making them bumpy.
Course seems to be lacking in maintenance overall for what the design would offer.
Being Pete Dye's oldest son, Perry built it with the expectation , I'm sure, of creating the 17th and 18th to mirror TPC Sawgrass.
Clubhouse shell exists indicating that economy stopped the original plan for the complex when originally built. Tent for a pro shop and very little snack and beverage service.
Carts are serviceable but in need of better care.
With aeration having been completed recently was told they had "no sand" for seed bottles on course so we couldn't help the superintendent and his ability to maintain the fairways.

I found this to be a quite enjoyable, varied layout. Nice scenic property with views unencumbered by housing. I really liked that the course played pretty firm with good bounce/roll but you could still get an iron under the ball and easily take a divot in the fairways. Greens were faster than those on other courses I played this week. Some fairways on the back nine had some issues but really made no difference in play. I’ll be back!

Like a challenging golf course in a garden paradise and wildlife sanctuary! It was so much fun-can’t wait to play it again. Narrow fairways and undulating greens.

This course is a great choice on hot sunny days. The temperature is cooler than by the ocean and there is the potential for rain in the afternoon that you won’t get at lower elevations. It’s still worth the chance as the views of the mountains and ocean are great and the course itself is great. Greens are in excellent condition and there is a real verity of holes that make it fun to play. Lots of goats on the course but they don’t affect play. Would definitely return to play again.

This is a really fun course to play with lots of interesting holes. The views from many of the holes is awesome. This was our second time playing here and we would recommend it to everyone.

We enjoyed interacting with Jim...He and my wife actually found out they had mutual acquaintances from northern California...

This course far exceeded our expectations. The greens were in excellent condition and for the most part the fairways were as well. So many interesting and scenic golf holes it really made for a great round. We have booked another round for today and expect it to be as enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this course.

Nenes, turkeys, goats and chickens and beautiful foliage enhance the course.

Fun layout, greens good shape could use Marshall and cart person. Relaxed.

Old school Hawaii . Beautiful course tons of wildlife . Relaxed atmosphere with a good pace of play . Real challenge from the tips but fairly easy forward tees . The carts are functional but...Was told new carts are coming . No way a deal breaker . No houses or condos like the coastal tracks . Love it !