Makalei Golf Club FT
Rates
18 holes, par 72, 7091 yards. All prices per person and include golf cart rental and bottled water.
At Makalei Golf Club Kona golf enthusiasts will appreciate the indigenous flora and fauna of the area, which includes many native species of plants as well as numerous peacocks, pheasants, wild turkeys and other wildlife. While the native plants and animals are enough for most people to enjoy the experience, Makalei also vaunts a spectacular view of Hawaii Island as well as one of Mount Haleakala on the island of Maui.
The par 72 golf layout is a scenic, lush forest alternative to the island’s coastal golf and will offer a great challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Situated in the Kona region on the west side of Hawaii Island, known for its cool climates and world famous coffee farms, Makalei boasts an elevation range from 1,800 to 2,850 feet. Several distinctive features on the course include Bentgrass greens, lava tubes, cinder cones and a stone wall dating back more than a century. Take some time to appreciate the many birds and spectacular views of the coastline throughout the course.
Makalei is a short drive straight up the mountain from the Kona International Airport and is easily accessible from all of the major resorts and destinations on the Island of Hawaii. Makalei offers player friendly prices, which make it one of the most affordable golf courses on the island. Makalei is truly one of the most unique golf courses in the world as it encompasses all of the serenity and challenge that the Island of Hawaii has to offer.
The par 72 golf layout is a scenic, lush forest alternative to the island’s coastal golf and will offer a great challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Situated in the Kona region on the west side of Hawaii Island, known for its cool climates and world famous coffee farms, Makalei boasts an elevation range from 1,800 to 2,850 feet. Several distinctive features on the course include Bentgrass greens, lava tubes, cinder cones and a stone wall dating back more than a century. Take some time to appreciate the many birds and spectacular views of the coastline throughout the course.
Makalei is a short drive straight up the mountain from the Kona International Airport and is easily accessible from all of the major resorts and destinations on the Island of Hawaii. Makalei offers player friendly prices, which make it one of the most affordable golf courses on the island. Makalei is truly one of the most unique golf courses in the world as it encompasses all of the serenity and challenge that the Island of Hawaii has to offer.
Course Details
| Address: 72-3890 Mamalahoa Highway - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 | |
| Architect: Dick Nugent | Director of Golf: Mike Cortes |
| Open: 1992 | Golf Professional: Jeff Kubo |
| Course Type: 18 holes, par 72 | Yardage: 7091/6698/6161/5242 |
| Yardage Markers: : sprinklers | Slope: 144/140/134/118 |
| Rating: 74.3/72.4/68.7/65.6 | Bunkers: yes |
| Golf Carts: yes | Pull Carts: no |
| Water Holes: yes | Caddies: no |
| Five-somes Policy: usually no | Walking: no |
| Greens: Bent grass | Fairways: Bermuda |
| Dress Code: proper golf attire | Spike Policy: soft spike only |
| GPS Tracking: no | Lessons: yes |
| Club House: yes | Pro Shop: yes |
| Restaurant:: yes | Bar: yes |
| Conference Facilities: no | Banquet Facilities: yes |
| Lodging: no | Showers: no |
| Lockers: no | Rider Fee: $25 |
| Practice Green: yes | Driving Range: yes, but closed until further notice |
| Club Rental: Srixon $50 | Ocean Holes : no |
| Junior Rates: $30 (17 and under) | |
Score Card
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | OUT |
| Championship | 406 | 364 | 610 | 423 | 198 | 514 | 443 | 213 | 442 | 3613 |
| Blue | 385 | 342 | 598 | 407 | 176 | 473 | 410 | 184 | 423 | 3398 |
| White | 350 | 293 | 580 | 388 | 154 | 435 | 351 | 164 | 391 | 3106 |
| Red | 297 | 259 | 495 | 306 | 123 | 389 | 331 | 144 | 313 | 2657 |
| Men's Hcp | 13 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 1 | |
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| Men's Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
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| Ladies' Hcp | 11 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 9 | |
| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | IN |
| Championship | 434 | 587 | 311 | 223 | 411 | 519 | 205 | 341 | 447 | 3478 |
| Blue | 404 | 565 | 290 | 222 | 392 | 502 | 193 | 321 | 411 | 3300 |
| White | 375 | 544 | 269 | 199 | 355 | 478 | 176 | 278 | 381 | 3055 |
| Red | 297 | 259 | 495 | 306 | 123 | 389 | 331 | 144 | 313 | 2657 |
| Men's Hcp | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 2 | |
| +/- | ||||||||||
| Men's Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 |
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| Ladies' Hcp | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 4 | |
Video
Layout
The 2nd and 15th par 3's are just a couple of the signature holes at Makalei.
The course will not aerate their greens till spring 2018.
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