Kukio Makai Regulation
Kailua Kona, HI•Private
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Kukio Makai Regulation
87 Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy,
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
United States
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“A beautiful layout on the mauka side of the highway and relatively close to Nanea as well as Hualalai. Tom Fazio's design rolls effortlessly over the lava fields and offers panoramic views on most holes. The course conditioning could hardly be better. There were some holes that I could not spot a divot. Perhaps a bit one dimensional in approach shots to the green with 8 forced carries, but the green complexes were welcoming and allowed players to use many backstops for the longer carries. A delight to play and full of memorable holes."
Read More2026
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“Kukio is a playground for adults. Incredible views, incredible amenities, and a really good golf course. The conditions were as good as it gets and the people are fantastic as well."
Read More2025
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“Super fun track with a ton of memorable holes, if you get the chance jump on playing here!"
Read More2023
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“Kuki'o is a beautiful course and is very well maintained. The course architecture from Tom Fazio is a bit odd in that the fairway's are very wide and generous, plus the sides of holes kick balls back into the fairway, so that it is a relatively easy course off of the tee that is then paired with a lot of challenging (for the higher handicapper) false front greens. The sheer number of false front greens really doesn't fit with the rest of the style of the course. Kuki'o lacks the strategic short par 4s of its neighbor Nanea."
Read More2022
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“Really high-end Fazio with beautiful views and great comfort stations. The golf holes are nice too, but the experience is probably what you'll remember."
Read More2021
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“This course is hard to access but well worth the effort to play. Fazio did an excellent job routing the course on the side of a mountain. The course is flawlessly conditioned and the clubhouse is understated elegance."
Read More2021
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“Very private and upscale community with a good Fazio design. Lots of elevation changes with many holes going up or downhill. Always in mint condition. Excellent staff and the comfort stations offer an unbelievable variety of food and drink. A first class operation in every respect."
Read More2018
