Makalei Hawaii Country Club

Overview: Makalei Hawaii Country Club sits on the volcanic slopes above Kona, where native forest, cinder cones, lava tubes and open mountain views frame the holes. The routing can reach 7,091 yards from the championship tees, but its identity is less about flat length than about lies, elevation and the natural volcanic features that remain in play around the fairways.

History: The course is credited to Dick Nugent and Associates. The club’s course details identify the mountain setting, the multiple tee measurements and the natural features of the property, while the available current material does not provide a dependable opening year for the exact routing.

Did You Know? Makalei’s wildlife list includes pheasants, turkeys and peacocks, but the more important architectural detail is underground: lava tubes and cinder cones are part of the volcanic landform through which the holes were routed.