
Golf Course Guide
Discover Kauaʻi's top golf courses- from dramatic coastal designs to lush mountain settings, our Golf Course Guide showcases the island’s most scenic and memorable places to tee off across the Garden Isle.

Perched on Kauaʻi’s north shore, Princeville Makai Golf Club is a Robert Trent Jones Jr. masterpiece blending dramatic oceanfront holes with lush mountain vistas. Recently renovated, it features six seaside fairways, rolling greens, and panoramic views that make it one of the most scenic public courses in the country.

The Ocean Course at Hokuala, designed by Jack Nicklaus, stretches along the longest continuous stretch of oceanfront holes in Hawaiʻi. Set amidst mango and guava groves, the course winds toward the sea with stunning cliffside views- offering a true championship experience just minutes from Līhue Airport.
Wailua Golf Course - Lihue

Originally built in the 1930s, Wailua Golf Course is Kauaʻi’s beloved municipal course and one of the best public-value courses in the islands. With ocean views on several holes and a classic design, it’s a local favorite that has hosted multiple USGA tournaments while staying affordable and welcoming to all.

Home to the PGA Grand Slam of Golf for over a decade, Poʻipū Bay Golf Course is a South Shore icon. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., this 18-hole layout combines emerald fairways, ocean breezes, and sweeping views of the mountains and Pacific, creating a world-class golf destination for players of all levels.

Nestled at the base of the Haʻupu Mountains, Puakea Golf Course delivers breathtaking views and a fun, friendly layout designed by Robin Nelson. Once a film location for Jurassic Park, it offers 18 scenic holes surrounded by lush jungle and dramatic ridges- a favorite among both locals and visitors.

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., Kiahuna Golf Club weaves through ancient Hawaiian village sites, lava rock formations, and tropical landscapes. This par-70 course offers a relaxed yet challenging experience with a distinct sense of history and island charm- perfect for golfers staying on the sunny South Shore.