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4.4
156 Reviews (156)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.8
87.0%
Recommend this course
147 out of 156 reviews
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2.0
1 Reviews (1)
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2.0
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1.0
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4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
1.0
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4.0
6 Reviews (6)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
66.7%
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7123 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.9
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Poipu Bay Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Paspalum Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1991) Donald Knott (1991) Gary Linn (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn at all times

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Banquet Facilities, Spa, Showers, Locker Rooms

Accolades

Reviews

4.4
156 Reviews (156)
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Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Golf pricing

I would determine usage to be low - I think that the big 3 and Puukea have priced their product too high. If I didn't have a Troon card it would be Wailua every day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorite courses in the planet. Course was moist enough that none of my shots ran. Everything hit and stuck. So distance was a problem. Not sure if it’s rained a lot or if they’re overwatering

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Disappointed

I was excited to play this course from the reviews. When I arrived the pro shop had no idea how Golf Now worked and said that I should have booked it through them instead. They were rude and very unhelpful. I tried calling Golf Now and got a recording saying to call back tomorrow. I was pretty stressed out and I paid the greens fee anyway. They told me I had to wear a collared shirt. I was wearing a golf pullover like Justin Thomas and they told me that this wasn’t the PGA tour??

The amenities were subpar. Didn’t feel like a resort at all. No tees on the cart. Staff was not friendly. Told me I couldn’t chip on the putting green, etc.

The golf course is uninspiring. Holes are straight either in the wind or downwind. I don’t think the views were that amazing for Kauai. The greens were flat and slow. I don’t think I would ever play here again. I’m not trying to be negative but golf in Hawaii should be much more fun than this experience.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poipu - LCD review

The course is beautiful. Course knowledge would make the experience superior. The refreshments cart was a bit tardy in doing rounds. But the views and course itself are worth a round for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

My favorite course on the island, worth every penny

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Everything was great. Unfortunately nothing was open before or after golf. We were hoping to have lunch afterwards but everything was closed.
Some golf courses in Laquinta Ca understand they can’t make money on food and beverages so they offer free rent for vendors who would like to come in and open up the restaurant at their expense. The Vendors just need to pay for the expenses to keep the lights on. It’s a win win for both parties. Just a opinion

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Round

Awesome views in a pristine course. Great experience!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place

It‘s an honour to play there, where the best of the best have played and that as a club boggie golfer from overseas

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic

Very beautiful and an honor to play this course , where the bet of the best had played. Great that club golfer and visitors have the possibility to enjoy this great place.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great round at Poipu

Enjoyed the round! Course staff were friendly and were happy to get us out early after the morning rains! Course was in great shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Very Scenic, Interesting Layout

Greens were fuzzy was the only complaint, the rest of the course was spectatular.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent golf course

Enjoyed playing Poipu for the first time. Adding it to one of my favorite golf course to play in Kauai. Excellent service, tee time, pace of play, facilities, staff and everything.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 58
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course , views are great, some short far 4’s & 5’s but the wind makes up for that. Had a great time beating my son- in-law.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

18 holes of golf

A great golf course challenging but not too for my capabilities beautiful views course well taking care of everybody was very friendly enjoyed it very much want to come back to Kauai I will definitely play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, but very windy

Poipu Bay is a great course not to be missed. Pace of play was a bit slow once I caught up with the group in front of me, but that allowed plenty of time to enjoy and photograph the beautiful scenery, especially on the ocean holes 15-17. It is very windy, though, a 2-club wind the day I played, mostly either in your face or at your back (not a lot of crosswind holes).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome experience!

The course is in immaculate shape and you couldn’t ask for a better experience. The elements definitely make this course challenging given the intermittent rain and seemingly constant 20+ mph winds. The greens were slower than I would expect for a course of this caliber, but it was welcome after how much work it can take to get to the green in the first place. I would absolutely come back and play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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