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Kauaʻi Golf Courses

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Wailua Golf Course
Golf

Wailua Golf Course

This municipal course delivers oceanfront golf without resort prices. The 1st green sits beachside while the 2nd hole runs along the entire coastline. Perfect for all skill levels, it's where locals play – offering authentic Hawaiian golf with unbeatable value and stunning Pacific views.

4.5· 582
Kiahuna Golf Club
Golf
South Shore

Kiahuna Golf Club

Play through living history at this Robert Trent Jones II course, where ancient Hawaiian village ruins and lava rock formations frame the fairways. The challenging narrow fairways and fast greens provide intermediate-level play with mountain and ocean views throughout your round.

4.2· 419
Poipu Bay Golf Course
Golf
South Shore

Poipu Bay Golf Course

Championship golf meets dramatic Pacific cliffs at this Robert Trent Jones Jr. course. The legendary 16th hole—dubbed "Pebble Beach of the Pacific"—sits on oceanfront bluffs near ancient Hawaiian ruins, combining challenging play with cultural heritage.

4.4· 416
Kukuiolono Golf Club
Golf

Kukuiolono Golf Club

This historic 9-hole course sits atop an extinct volcano, delivering panoramic views since 1928. Wide, forgiving fairways and affordable rates make it accessible for beginners seeking authentic Hawaiian golf culture without resort pricing.

4.4· 365
Puakea Golf Course
Golf

Puakea Golf Course

This Robin Nelson-designed course transitions from residential fairways into lush tropical jungle with dramatic ravines and streams. You'll get resort-quality golf without resort prices, featuring that famous Jurassic Park backdrop. The layout suits intermediate players looking for authentic Kauai golf and genuine local character.

4.3· 266
The Ocean Course at Hokuala
Golf

The Ocean Course at Hokuala

Jack Nicklaus designed this course with over half a mile of continuous oceanfront holes—the longest stretch in Hawaii—positioned on dramatic cliffs with waves crashing below. The front nine winds through tropical forests before the ocean-facing back nine that commands attention with its coastal views.

4.4· 134
Princeville Makai Golf Club
Golf
North Shore

Princeville Makai Golf Club

Championship oceanfront golf on Kauai's dramatic North Shore bluffs. This Robert Trent Jones Jr. design winds through native woodlands with views of Hanalei Bay. The clifftop par-3s and Seashore Paspalum greens deliver a Hawaiian golf experience that justifies the investment.

4.3· 113
The Club at Kukui‘ula
Golf

The Club at Kukui‘ula

This exclusive Tom Weiskopf design on Kauai's South Shore delivers championship golf with ocean views. Watch spinner dolphins leap beyond the 14th fairway while humpback whales breach in the distance. Premium sand-capped fairways meet the coastline at this ultra-private course.

4.9· 51

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