Alright, let me tell you about playing golf down at Makena on Maui. I’d been hearing about it, you know, folks say it’s nice, so while I was over there, I figured I had to give it a shot myself. Wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, just wanted to hit some balls with a good view.
Getting there wasn’t too bad. Drove down, found the place easily enough. Pulling in, it felt pretty much like a proper golf setup. Not overly stuffy, but definitely a place that takes its golf seriously. Checked in, grabbed a cart. The folks working there were alright, got me sorted out quick enough.
Hitting the Course
So, I finally got out onto the course. First thing you notice, obviously, is the view. Ocean everywhere, lava rock, the whole Maui deal. It’s hard not to just stand there gawking for a bit on the first couple of tees. Paid good money for this, might as well soak it in, right?
The course itself? Yeah, it was decent. Kept up nice. Greens rolled pretty true, fairways were good. It wasn’t some easy resort track, though. Had some teeth. Wind definitely played a part, like it always does in Maui. Swirling around, making you second guess your club choice. Lost a couple of balls, naturally. Pretty sure one went straight into the lava rocks, just vanished.
- Views were top-notch, probably the best part.
- Course condition was solid, no complaints there.
- It demanded some real shots, wasn’t just a walk in the park.
I remember one hole specifically, can’t recall the number, but it ran right along the coast. You’re hitting your ball, and the waves are practically crashing right beside you. Pretty cool, but also, don’t slice it, you know? Adds a bit of pressure, I guess. Or maybe that’s just me.
Played through at a decent pace. Wasn’t rushed, wasn’t waiting around forever. Just a solid round of golf. It wasn’t like some life-changing experience, but it was definitely a good day out. You’re in Maui, you’re playing golf, ocean’s right there… hard to beat that setup.
Wrapping Up
Finished up the round, felt pretty good. Tired, like usual after walking and swinging for a few hours, but satisfied. Dropped the cart off, grabbed my stuff. Was it worth the price? Golf in Hawaii is never cheap, let’s be real. But yeah, for the views and the quality of the course, I’d say it was fair. It delivered what you’d expect from a place like Makena.
So, that was my day at Makena Golf. Just played some golf, saw some great scenery, didn’t embarrass myself too badly. Pretty much exactly what I set out to do. If you’re in Maui and you golf, it’s definitely one to check out. Just bring a few extra balls, maybe.
