Theodore "Ted" Makalena (June 14, 1934 – September 13, 1968) was an American professional golfer who played in the 1960s.

Makalena was born and raised in Hawaii, where he attended St. Louis High School in Honolulu.

[2] Two years after his win in the Hawaiian Open, Makalena died at the age of 34 less than five days after being injured in a swimming accident in Waikiki.

[2] Governor John Burns designated September 28, 1968 as Ted Makalena Day.

[3] After winning the 1968 Hawaiian Open, Lee Trevino turned over $10,000 of his winner's check to a trust fund honoring Makalena.