68% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Makena Golf And Beach Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Makena Mauka Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Makena Mauka, 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 24%Precision 18%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.
16.9
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Makena Mauka
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Makena Mauka.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@makenagbc.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
5415 Makena Alanui, Kihei, HI 96753, USA
Course Description
Makena Golf & Beach Club is an island dreamscape spread across Mauiʻs southern leeward coast that spans from turquoise sea to rolling mountaintops. Makena is a private, members-only community that honors Makena's rich cultural heritage and takes to heart the responsibility to support its abundant nature and a sustainable future. Makena offers its members an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.; a private beach club with resort pools and cabanas; a world-class spa and fitness center; a kids club, tennis and pickleball courts; multiple indoor and outdoor dining venues; and Discovery's signature Outdoor Pursuits program. At Makena, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities. All while providing the highest level of member and guest services and contributing to the creation of unforgettable experiences.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened
1993
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(72 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 Makena Mauka, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Mauka Composite I
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four battles with short precise approaches under pressure, where back nine slope hikes bogey risks on key stretches.This course demands steady tee to green control to chase pars amid tougher back side demands.
M
Mauka Composite I Tee
Gender: MalePar 726377 yards5831 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.1Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.5 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 491 | 407 | 302 | 163 | 475 | 320 | 164 | 390 | 371 | 3083 | 520 | 369 | 180 | 334 | 567 | 171 | 346 | 385 | 422 | 3294 | 6377 |
M
Mauka I Tee
Gender: MalePar 726572 yards6009 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.9Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.0 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 515 | 431 | 302 | 164 | 475 | 320 | 164 | 411 | 371 | 3153 | 520 | 369 | 189 | 334 | 588 | 195 | 385 | 385 | 454 | 3419 | 6572 |
O
Outrigger Tee
Gender: MalePar 727051 yards6447 metersCR 74.3Bogey 100.2Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 50.9 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 535 | 476 | 325 | 182 | 507 | 370 | 174 | 428 | 395 | 3392 | 547 | 384 | 217 | 360 | 632 | 212 | 414 | 420 | 473 | 3659 | 7051 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Makena Mauka
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment25%
Aim23%
47% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment38%
Aim27%
Scoring17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Makena Mauka
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Makena Mauka. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
62% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
42% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started65% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Aim17%
48% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Visualization13%
69% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy30%
Visualization13%
48% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Aim29%
Trajectory15%
62% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
81% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
61% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For Mauka Composite I tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim24%
Dispersion13%
51% match
For Mauka I tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion25%
Aim21%
65% match
For Mauka I tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started49% match
For Mauka I tees
Match plan to shot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control32%
Visualization22%
31% match
For Mauka I tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
35% match
For Mauka I tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
40% match
For Mauka I tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
71% match
For Mauka I tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
71% match
For Mauka I tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Mauka I tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Mauka I tees
Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
73% match
For Mauka I tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim17%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Mauka I tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Mauka I tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Precision13%
59% match
For Mauka I tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started49% match
For Mauka I tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment24%
Distance Control24%
71% match
For Mauka I tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
35% match
For Mauka I tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Mauka I tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Mauka I tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Mauka I tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Dispersion27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
43% match
For Outrigger tees
Control distance precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision40%
Scoring38%
Alignment13%
65% match
For Outrigger tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment21%
Accuracy17%
70% match
For Outrigger tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
59% match
For Outrigger tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
77% match
For Outrigger tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Accuracy15%
54% match
For Outrigger tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started65% match
For Outrigger tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision22%
Dispersion18%
40% match
For Outrigger tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For Outrigger tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization31%
Dispersion19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Makena Mauka
Get answers to common questions about playing Makena Mauka and what to expect.
How difficult is Makena Mauka for mid-handicap golfers?
Makena Mauka is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Makena Mauka?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6714 yards. The back tees extend to 7051.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Makena Mauka?
With a course rating of 74.3 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 Makena Mauka and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7051.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Makena Mauka and how should I play it?
Makena Mauka is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Makena Mauka strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 7051.0 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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