5415 Makena Alanui,
Wailea-Makena, Hawaii (Maui) 96753
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and many ocean views.
Designer:
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
20.641158
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8 mi S of Kihei / 19 mi S of Kahului.
Makena
Makena Beach & Golf Club: GOLF COURSE WAS CLOSED IN 2013, and the resort hotel also closed (in 2016). The redevelopment plan envisages the resort being replaced by a private beachfront community with high-end condos and a private golf course. Check for current status before planning a visit.
[Original Where2Golf description]: The original golf experience at Makena involved two 18-hole layouts, the North and South courses. With the closure of the higher ranked South course in 2008, the surviving North course remained a well-rated and pleasantly testing layout. However, it too was closed (in 2013) pending a major redevelopment program for the whole site, and a proposed renovation of the North course (which as far as we know has not yet materialised).
Check with club (if and when it reopens).
Non-metal spike facility.
Good
The Makena Beach & Golf Club (formerly Resort) was originally known as The Maui Prince. The name Makena means "place of abundance."
5400 Makena Alanui, Wailea-Makena, Hawaii 96753
+1 (808) 874 1111
Visit websiteTHE RESORT HOTEL WAS CLOSED IN 2016. [Original Where2Golf description]: The Makena Beach & Golf Resort lies in a great location, directly in front of one of Maui’s most beautiful beaches. Guests can choose from 290 guestrooms and 20 suites, recently enhanced to reflect a new era of gracious hospitality at Makena Beach & Golf Resort.
Makena
Wailea (Emerald, Gold and Old Blue courses).
Kahili; Maui Lanai
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