The Golfer's Paradise: World-Class Kauai Golf Destinations

Kauai golf courses are among the top-rated worldwide which is why thousands of individuals regardless of level want to experience the whole-new challenges and magnificent sceneries awaiting them in this side of the Pacific. This is the place where champions play as well as where beginners learn and hone their skills. Although there are so many courses available in Hawaii, find out which ones are the best.

Classic Layouts

Kiahuna Golf Club is located at 2545 Kiahuna Plantation Drive, Koloa and was designed by the famous golf course architect Robert Trent Jones II. The architect defines the golf course as a sporting challenge with unique holes that seem to be a quite a puzzle for players to solve. You can't expect to play the same game twice in Kiahuna Golf Club and every turn continues to stay interesting each time. Jones tried to maintain ancient remnants to properly identify and define the Hawaiian culture.

The course measures about 6,925 yards from the championship tees to a par 70 with a slope of 134 and a rating of 73.5. There are adequate water hazards, trade winds and bunkers that challenge you in every type of shot. The 18-hole course was recently renovated and features great values and facilities as well. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy regardless of how serious you are with the game.

Poipu Bay Golf Course on 2250 Ainako Street, Koloa was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and is considered by several experts as the best golf course in the Pacific. It has been the site of several major PGA events such as the annual PGA Grand Slam of Golf since 1994. The course is situated between ocean cliffs and mounts on the south shore of Kauai.

There are 18 championship holes over 210 oceanfront acres including 85 bunkers, changing tradewinds and 5 water hazards. You get to see over 30 acres of tropical flora and fauna as well plus other natural attractions like the rare nene gees, monk seals, humpback whales and historical sites. There are a number of heiau, stone walls made by hand and other cultural treasures dating back to the 1500s.

Only the highest level of service is offered at Poipu Bay Golf Course. Upon arriving, you will receive the traditional aloha welcome plus a chilled citrus-scented towel. The staff is friendly and very helpful all the time. Golf carts come with state-of-the-art GPS showing hole and green layouts.

There are also included rules and tips and other options that track your ball and monitor your gameplay for optimum performance. The clubhouse has a 21,000 square foot area with golf shop, locker rooms, lounge, club storage and restaurant.

Golf at Its Best

Princeville Golf Club on 5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville was rated as the #1 course in the state of Hawaii and was awarded 5 stars by Golf Digest readers. Princeville at Hanalei has 2 world-class championship golf courses namely Prince Golf Course and Makai Golf Course that total 45 holes. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. to improve the natural beauty of the island's north shore whole providing the right challenge to different skilled golfers.

Kauai golf continues to reap awards and acclaims from these two courses such as one of the best resort golf courses in America, one of the most modern courses in the U.S. and one of the greatest courses in Hawaii and America.

You get to experience the ultimate tropical setting with a view of Hanalei Bay, the N Pali Coast and the Pacific Ocean.