Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Makani Golf Club.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Makani Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
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Skill Distribution
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Everything you need to know about Makani Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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71-1420 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Makani Golf Club is a public golf course located on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island. Designed by Perry Dye, the course features five sets of tees,水 water in play on nine holes, and offers panoramic ocean views and a cooler climate on the lower slopes of Hualalai. The club emphasizes an authentic Hawaiian golfing experience with a challenging yet enjoyable layout for players of all levels and public tee times available daily.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Perry Dye
Opened
1997
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Makani Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Member
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.4 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 1 | — | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 440 | 225 | 308 | 144 | 418 | 322 | 110 | 346 | 2637 | 280 | 302 | 425 | 123 | 310 | 224 | 415 | 107 | 322 | 2508 | 5145 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.2 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 1 | — | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 435 | 223 | 299 | 127 | 382 | 262 | 100 | 325 | 2463 | 241 | 253 | 420 | 117 | 280 | 200 | 414 | 100 | 315 | 2340 | 4803 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.1 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 1 | — | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 489 | 345 | 346 | 183 | 485 | 354 | 142 | 401 | 3095 | 342 | 362 | 499 | 163 | 356 | 242 | 463 | 144 | 346 | 2917 | 6012 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Makani Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Makani Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Makani Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Makani Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Makani Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Makani Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Makani Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Makani Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Makani Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Makani Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Makani Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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% match to course practice profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Makani Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 42 days 59 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit close to hole, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Makani Golf Club and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Makani Golf Club challenges consistency. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5408 yards. The back tees extend to 6012.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 75.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 6012.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6012.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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