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Princeville Makai Golf Club

Makai Course

The Makai Course holds a distinguished place in Hawaiian golf. It is a spectacular tropical course perched above the Pacific. Located in Princeville, Hawaii, this course is set within a tropical coastal landscape. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to the United States, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it demands of the player. The Round selects Makai Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial value.

tropical · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,500 m · 1971
At a glance
The Makai Course holds a distinguished place in Hawaiian golf. It is a spectacular tropical course perched above the Pacific. Located in Princeville, Hawaii, this course is set within a tropical coastal landscape. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to the United States, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it demands of the player. The Round selects Makai Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial value.
Geography & setting
The Makai Course is situated in Princeville, Hawaii, in the United States. The course unfolds within a tropical coastal terrain. This geographical understanding should be complemented by details on the exact soil types, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Un parcours tropical spectaculaire au-dessus du Pacifique.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6500 meters from the back tees. The course leverages its tropical coastal environment to dictate angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Practical information
Official website
www.makaigolf.com/