Waipahu, Hawaii · Oahu
Ted Makalena Golf Course
Honolulu's flat city course on a peninsula into Pearl Harbor, named for the first Hawaiian-born winner of the Hawaiian Open. Short, at 5,976 yards.
- WaipahuLocation
- 1971 (Go Oahu)Opened
About Ted Makalena Golf Course
Ted Makalena is one of Honolulu's six city courses, and the city describes it plainly: flat, with sparse fairways, in Waipahu on a peninsula that runs into Pearl Harbor. It's short, 5,976 yards and par 71 from the men's tees (67.9 rating, 110 slope), and par 73 at 5,551 yards for women, so it plays quickly. The map survey adds texture: 13 tree-lined holes, water on 3, and about 72 bunkers. Course character from OpenStreetMap contributors' survey data.
The name matters here. Ted Makalena started caddying at 8 and won the 1966 Hawaiian Open over Billy Casper and Gay Brewer, the first Hawaiian-born player to win it. Two years later he died at 34 after a swimming accident in Waikiki, and this course was named for him. Go Oahu dates the course to 1971 and credits the father-and-son design team of Bob E. and Robert L. Baldock.
Keep expectations simple. The city lists no pro shop, the restaurant and snack bar are vacant for now, and there's no twilight play until further notice. It's 15 miles from downtown Honolulu, about 40 minutes from Waikiki.
It's one of 2 courses in Waipahu on Yoink, and Waikele Country Club is practically next door — handy when your first choice is booked solid.
What it's like to play Ted Makalena Golf Course
There's real elevation change: some holes rise or fall about 54 feet from tee to green. There are about 72 bunkers out there, well above average, so a good bunker game pays.
Course character from OpenStreetMap contributors' survey data (ODbL).
Booking a tee time at Ted Makalena Golf Course
Holders of a resident Golf I.D. card can book 7 days ahead starting at 6:30 a.m.; everyone else gets 3 days, also from 6:30. The card has to be issued in person, and you then submit a form to link it to online booking. Visitors register as non-residents on the online tee sheet. You can cancel up to 10 hours before. The city's posted 18-hole fee is $28 on weekdays and $32 on weekends with a resident card, and $86 without one; a riding cart is $26. Reservations: (808) 207-6735.
How to get a tee time at Ted Makalena Golf Course
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Prime tee times at Ted Makalena Golf Course — weekend mornings, twilight in summer — tend to go fast, and the ones that open up later usually come from cancellations nobody announces.
Yoink watches Ted Makalena Golf Course's online tee sheet around the clock. Tell it the day, the time window and how many players, and it sends you an alert the moment a matching time appears. You book direct with the course, so there's no markup and nothing to cancel with us.
- Pick Ted Makalena Golf Course in Yoink.
- Choose your day, time window and number of players.
- Get an alert when a matching tee time opens — then book it directly with the course.
Golf courses near Ted Makalena Golf Course
- Waikele Country Club · 0 mi
- Pearl at Kalauao · 5 mi
- Hawaii Prince Golf Club · Ewa Beach · 5 mi
- Coral Creek Golf Course · Ewa Beach · 5 mi
- Ewa Villages Golf Course · Ewa Beach · 5 mi
- West Loch Golf Course · Ewa Beach · 5 mi
- Sports Box Aiea · Aiea · 5 mi
- Kapolei Golf Club · 5 mi
Ted Makalena Golf Course FAQ
Where is Ted Makalena Golf Course?
Ted Makalena Golf Course is in Waipahu, Hawaii, in the Oahu area.
Who designed Ted Makalena Golf Course, and when did it open?
Ted Makalena Golf Course was designed by Bob E. Baldock and Robert L. Baldock (Go Oahu) and opened in 1971 (Go Oahu).
Is Ted Makalena Golf Course open to the public?
Ted Makalena Golf Course is municipal (City and County of Honolulu).
How do I get a tee time at Ted Makalena Golf Course when it's booked up?
Set a watch for Ted Makalena Golf Course in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.
What golf courses are near Ted Makalena Golf Course?
Nearby options include Waikele Country Club, Pearl at Kalauao and Hawaii Prince Golf Club. Yoink watches 26 courses in the Oahu area.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these pages, checked 2026-09-28. Rates and booking rules change, so confirm with the course.
- honolulu.gov · official
- honolulu.gov · government
- honolulu.gov · government
- honolulu.gov · government
- en.wikipedia.org · wikipedia
- gooahu.com · tourism
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