Makalei Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Kailua-Kona, HI with a par of 72. It offers 3 tee sets: blue (6,698 yards, slope 139, rating 72.4), white (6,161 yards, slope 134, rating 69.6), red (5,242 yards, slope 118, rating 65.6). The hardest hole is #9, a par 4 playing 313 yards from the first tee.
Makalei Country Club
Kailua-Kona, HI
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A welcoming opening par 4 that plays relatively short and straightforward off the tee. The fairway is broad but narrows as it approaches the green, with modest bunkering that frames the landing area.
A compact but demanding par 4 that ranks among the course's most difficult holes despite its shorter length. Tight fairway corridors and strategic green-side hazards demand precision from the tee.
A substantial par 5 that offers risk-reward opportunities for aggressive play. The hole's length and routing require thoughtful club selection, with hazards positioned to challenge layup and approach shots alike.
A forgiving par 4 that provides a reprieve in the round's difficulty despite its length. The hole's generous dimensions and minimal hazard positioning make it a scoring opportunity.
A short par 3 that plays downhill to a well-bunkered green. The elevated tee provides relief from the length, but the green's protections demand an accurate short iron to secure par.
A mid-length par 5 with an interesting routing that rewards controlled distance off the tee. Strategic bunkering and green-side hazards penalize errant approach play and require careful positioning for the third shot.
The course's third-most difficult par 4, featuring a dramatic routing that tests shot-making throughout the hole. Doglegs, rough terrain, or water hazards create a serious mid-round challenge that demands accuracy and distance control.
A mid-length par 3 with substantial elevation change that affects club selection and approach strategy. Bunkers and rough framing the green create a narrow target area that punishes imprecision.
The course's most difficult hole, a formidable par 4 that demands excellence across multiple shots. Tight driving corridors and heavily guarded green-side areas require both length and precision to score well.
A generous par 4 that offers scoring opportunities despite its moderate length. Open fairways and accessible green-side angles provide relief, making it a welcome mid-back nine hole.
A challenging par 5 that ranks among the course's most difficult longer holes. Strategic hazard placement and the length of the hole create difficulty in reaching the green in regulation and setting up birdie opportunities.
A short par 4 that emphasizes precision over distance, with a compressed layout that leaves little margin for error. The compact fairway and small green demand exacting iron play despite the modest yardage.
A mid-length par 3 with straightforward routing but protective bunkering around the green. The target area and hazard positioning create a moderate challenge that requires confident short-iron play.
A challenging par 4 that ranks fourth in difficulty and features significant routing complexity or hazards. Doglegs, water, or strategic bunkering create a demanding hole that tests both accuracy and distance management.
A lengthy par 5 that ranks among the course's six most difficult holes and offers multiple pathways to the green. Strategic positioning of fairway hazards and demanding approach angles make scoring secondary to par management.
A very short par 3 that serves as the course's handicap 18, offering a genuine scoring opportunity. Despite the length, precise green-side hazard placement or elevation changes require solid short-iron execution.
A mid-length par 4 with interesting strategic elements that create a thinking player's hole. Routing challenges or hazard placement reward course management and accurate approach play over sheer distance.
A finishing par 4 that ranks as the course's second-most difficult hole, providing a memorable conclusion to the round. Complex routing, challenging hazards, or dramatic green-side features demand a strong final hole performance.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 13 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 2 | |||
| blue | 385 | 342 | 598 | 407 | 176 | 473 | 410 | 184 | 423 | 3398 | 404 | 565 | 290 | 222 | 392 | 502 | 193 | 321 | 411 | 3300 | 6698 |
| white | 350 | 293 | 580 | 388 | 154 | 435 | 351 | 164 | 391 | 3106 | 375 | 544 | 269 | 199 | 355 | 478 | 176 | 278 | 381 | 3055 | 6161 |
| red | 297 | 259 | 495 | 306 | 123 | 389 | 331 | 144 | 313 | 2657 | 352 | 441 | 209 | 157 | 308 | 425 | 110 | 234 | 349 | 2585 | 5242 |