Makena South
Hole 4
407 yards
Par 4
This demanding par 4 is one of the most scenic in the State. A large lake sits about 170 yds. from the green on the right side of hole and cuts into the fairway about 130 yds. out to catch any drive not well played down the middle or left side. Several large bunkers run up the left side and curve to the middle of the fairway giving the appearance you need to stay right. This hole is best played with a Fairway Wood or drive to the left center away from the lake and short of the bunkers. Having played this first shot gives the player a well bunkered and a lake to the right that requires a well played mid to short iron to a green with lots of shelves and some slope from back to front. Having played here a lot I know the second shot is into the wind and requires an extra club to carry the lake if the pin is right to get the ball to the back left pin position. If they use the front pin position is still best to play a little long as the lake swallows up any miss hits, leading to a quick double.

I played a well-struck drive left of the lake to 130 yards and hit an 8 iron to middle of the green for a good par 4. Look into the lake near the green and see lots of Japanese Cat fish from the Prince Hotel.

Best Tip: Play a Driver or Fairway Wood to left and approach with enough club to the left center. 2 putt and enjoy the ocean views of Molokini island and look back up the mountain with the reflections on the lake. This is one of my favorite holes on Maui and one I have lots of respect for.

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