26% match
For Member tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Makani Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Makani Golf Club Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 29%Scoring 21%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Makani Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Makani Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Marketing@makanigolfclub.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
71-1420 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Perry Dye
Opened
1997
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(396 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course sets up quick decisions on short par fours where strong drives unlock birdies but misses spark bogey chains on ranked tough holes, forcing steady iron and recovery focus every loop.
F
Forward 1 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725145 yards4705 metersCR 70.2Bogey 99.0Slope 122
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 |
F
Forward 2 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724803 yards4392 metersCR 68.3Bogey 96.0Slope 118
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 |
M
Member Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726012 yards5497 metersCR 75.2Bogey 106.4Slope 132
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Makani Golf Club
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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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Member tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
76% match
For Member tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control27%
Alignment13%
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Get Started57% match
For Member tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control10%
11 Week Flagship Program for Makani Golf Club
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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62% match
For Member tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
73% match
For Member tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
62% match
For Member tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
50% match
For Member tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Scoring20%
Aim14%
47% match
For Member tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Member tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Member tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision18%
Aim17%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Member tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Member tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Member tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control18%
Precision15%
79% match
For Member tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring17%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started80% match
For Member tees
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
80% match
For Member tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
54% match
For Forward 1 tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
73% match
For Forward 1 tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Forward 1 tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
59% match
For Forward 1 tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Forward 1 tees
Hit close to hole, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy21%
46% match
For Forward 1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Forward 1 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
73% match
For Forward 1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Alignment11%
72% match
For Forward 1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
60% match
For Forward 1 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
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Get Started58% match
For Forward 1 tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Aim19%
Distance Control14%
58% match
For Forward 1 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Aim22%
Alignment21%
60% match
For Forward 1 tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
73% match
For Forward 1 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
77% match
For Forward 1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For Forward 1 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For Forward 1 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
38% match
For Forward 2 tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
66% match
For Forward 2 tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment17%
77% match
For Forward 2 tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
78% match
For Forward 2 tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy20%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Forward 2 tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started45% match
For Forward 2 tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
15% match
For Forward 2 tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
58% match
For Forward 2 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Forward 2 tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Forward 2 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Makani Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Makani Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Makani Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Makani Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Makani Golf Club?
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.
What is considered a good score at Makani Golf Club?
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.
How long is Makani Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6012.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Makani Golf Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Makani Golf Club strategically challenging?
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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