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Puakea Golf Course

4 stars out of 5
(based on 4 reviews)
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4150 Nuhou Street
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
Kauai County
Phone(s): (808) 245-8756, (866) 773-5554
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17th at Puakea Golf CourseThe par-4 12th is one of many fabulous holes on Puakea Golf Course's back nine. The par-4 17th at Puakea Golf Course has a fine backdrop of the Kauai mountains.Puakea Golf Course on Kauai, Hawaii, is in the shadow of mountains.The par-4 third hole plays 407 yards to a green over water at Puakea Golf Course.Like all of Kauai's golf courses, wind can play a huge factor on Puakea Golf Course.The par-3 sixth hole at Puakea Golf Course shoots straight downhill.The par-5 11th hole's green at Puakea Golf Course is guarded by trees and a hillside on the right.The back nine at Puakea Golf Course consists of holes mostly from the original routing built around the time of Hurricane Iniki in 1992.The par-3 13th at Puakea Golf Course plays through trees before opening up to an elevated green protected by water.Puakea Golf Course is designed by Hawaii native Robin Nelson.The par-4 17th green at Puakea Golf Course.Puakea Golf Club's par-4 third hole is short and plays towards the mountain.Puakea Golf Club's par-3 sixth hole plays from an elevated green down to a green guarded by water.The par-4 seventh is the toughest of the holes on the front nine at Puakea Golf Club as it plays into the tradewinds.The par-5 eighth hole at Puakea Golf Club features a collection of bunkers on the right side and in front of the green.Puakea Golf Club's par-5 11th hole plays straight out towards the ocean.Puakea Golf Club's par-4 12th hole is guarded on the right by water.Puakea Golf Club's 13th and 14th greens are both guarded by the same pond.Puakea Golf Club's par-3 13th hole is a demanding shot to a green guarded by water on the right.Puakea Golf Club's par-4 15th hole plays with the tradewinds at your back.The 16th hole is the shortest of the par 3s at Puakea Golf Club.The dogleg left 17th hole at Puakea Golf Club plays back towards the mountains.
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Ranked the 13th Best Golf Course You Can Play in Hawaii by Golfweek Magazine in 2009, Puakea is a one of Hawaii's best kept golf secrets. Designed by Robin Nelson, Puakea is a fun golf experience for the recreational golfer while still a challenge for the better player when played from the back tees. Located in Lihue across from the Kukui Grove Shopping Center, Puakea is easy to get to no matter where you are staying on Kauai. With its fully stocked pro shop, large grass driving range and practice bunkers and practice green Puakea is a great place to spend the day working on your game. Be sure to visit the Grille for a burger, salad, sandwich or cold beer.

4 stars out of 5
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Golf course details

  • Holes: 18
  • Designed by: Robin Nelson
  • Public/Private: Public
  • Year opened: 1997
  • Golf Season: Year round
  • Guest Policy: Open
  • Tee times welcomed: Yes
  • Fairways: Bermuda Grass
  • Greens: Bermuda Grass

Facilities

  • Pro in house: Yes
  • Driving range: Yes
  • Rental clubs: Yes
  • Rental carts: Yes - included in green fees

Green fees price ranges

Course policies

  • Metal spikes allowed: No
  • Dress code: Men: Collared Shirts, Women: Resort Attire
  • Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed

Length, slope and rating for each tee

Tee Par Yardage Slope Rating
Green 72 6954 135 73.3
Blue 72 6471 129 71
White 72 6061 123 69.2
Red (W) 72 5225 113 69.3
 

Reader Ratings / Reviews

  • 2.5 stars out of 5
    by Dennis Mack
    on May 28th, 2010 10:58
    I go to the Island of Kauai every other year and always make it a point to play Puakea Golf Course. I rate this course an 8 out of 10. I like it just a much as I do Kauai Lagoons. Both are outstanding courses that should be on a to play list.
  • 4 stars out of 5
    by BOB L
    on February 20th, 2010 05:54
    As Brandon said it starts out so-so but then it gets fun, some very challenging holes and water. I will be back in April of 2010.
  • 4.5 stars out of 5
    by Kim
    on January 10th, 2010 23:09
    Love this coarse. Play it every time we go which is every year.
  • 4 stars out of 5
    by Brandon Tucker
    on January 05th, 2010 09:09
    The course starts out so-so as the course begins in the heart of Lihue, but it just gets better and better throughout the round. While the Kauai Lagoons is under the knife, be sure to come here for a round - as it's probably less expensive to boot.
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