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4.3
614 Reviews (614)
5 Stars
270
4 Stars
265
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.1
94.4%
Recommend this course
570 out of 614 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
108 Reviews (108)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
98.1%
Recommend this course
106 out of 108 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
172 Reviews (172)
5 Stars
84
4 Stars
75
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.7%
Recommend this course
168 out of 172 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7116 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.4

Formerly known as Big Island Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Kikuyu Grass
Greens Paspalum Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Perry Dye (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
614 Reviews (614)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 15
Bunkers 12
Elevation Changes 9
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
Locals 11
Advanced Golfers 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable Round

Good conditions, played in 3 1/2 hours, greens were very good, nice finishing holes!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Paradise

What a gorgeous golf course . Staff was delightful . Course in great shape. Challenging

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Used every club in the bag

First time playing this course. Five sets of tees so we could play appropriate yardage. Wife and I both had playable yardage. Course was in overall very good condition, especially the greens. Views were great also. We will definitely play again during this vacation. Everyone we interacted with was very friendly, from the pro shop to the starter to the maintenance staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable

A fun, enjoyable play for any level golfer! Lovely setting in the hills of the tropics with some great views! Finally made a drive over the water on the signature hole 17!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

makani Novemeber

course could use a little rain. greens were very good. great layout, interesting holes and good amount of challenge. limited amenities, but staff is very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing Course

What a wonderful day. The course layout is great and in great shape. Animals everywhere and the views are amazing. We played several ocean courses during our stay and this blew them away. We will be back. Special shout out to the starter who was so great and helpful. No cart persons or restaurant, but drinks and snacks available.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice challenging course in very good condition. Would have been nice if they had GPS or better yard markings on the course. (They had some yard monuments in the fairway but were difficult to find.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We had to pass a couple of 4-somes ahead of us because they were sooooo slowwwwww.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in good shape!

Always nice to see the Nene birds, turkeys, and the wild peccary.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a good experience

The course offers a variety of challenges for all levels of play. Given the lack of rainfall recently, the course has weathered it well. Fairways and greens are in good shape. Snag one of the “Hot Deals” and you will get a good value for your experience! We return to play the course each year…multiple times when we can. Ask for Jim at the Starter’s desk. If he is around, he will treat you like family!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenge

This course has character ever hole is different and fun. It is the only course during our visit that we played twice. Staff was very friendly and though it was crowded the second time we played they got us out on time. We will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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