Puakea Golf Course

4150 Nuhou St,

Lihue, Hawaii (Kauai) 96766

  • Office

    +1 (808) 245 8756
  • Pro shop

    +1 (808) 773 5554
  • Fax

    +1 (808) 246 8537
  • Golf pro

    Kellie Hines (General Mgr & Director of Golf).
  • Academy

    Puakea Golf Academy

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Residential, woodland and open countryside.

  • Designer:

    Robin Nelson

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6954
6061
5225
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
73.5
69.2
69.3

Location

Latitude:

21.963564

Longitude:

-159.375433

How to get there:

2 mi S of Lihue / 11 mi S of Kapaa.

Puakea Golf Course

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1997

Puakea Golf Course is a well-rated and pleasantly testing layout. This tree-lined and open parkland course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy.

Located at the base of towering Mount Haupu, the layout plays through deep ravines, crosses mountain-fed streams and reveals sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.

List of courses: Hawaii - Kauai

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Contact club for golf rates.

Practice facilities

Excellent

Did you know?

Puakea's golf facilities are managed by Billy Casper Golf, one of America's leaders in golf course management and development.

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