Lahinch Golf Club

Lahinch, Co. Clare

Kukui'ula Golf Club (Koloa, Hawaii)

Kukui'ula Golf Club logo Golf Course Review by: Billy Satterfield (2013)

Rankings: 

   

The Takeaway:  Grade A-

Quick Facts

Designer:  Tom Weiskopf in 2011

Cost:  Private

Phone Number:  (808) 742-9595, info@kukuiula.com

Course Website:  Official Website - Visit Kukui'ula Golf Club's official website by clicking on the link provided.

Directions:  Get here! - 2700 Ke Alaula Street, Koloa, Hawaii  96756 – UNITED STATES

Photos:  See additional photos of Kukui'ula Golf Club

What to Expect:  Kukui'ula is a private club in southern Kauai designed by renowned architect Tom Weiskopf that features some of the finest ocean views on the island. The course cuts through gardens and orchards as the routing tumbles across the undulated Kauai landscape. The elevated terrain offers ocean views throughout the round with none quite a impressive as the 13th and 14th holes that play toward earth's largest water hazard. Weiskopf's artistic bunkering filled with brilliant white sand adds to the visual experience at Kukui'ula while the design creativity around the greens allows for players to utilize either aerial shots or bump-and-run shots to maneuver their ball near the hole. With its dedication to Mother Nature, Kukui'ula boats a large community farm and 20 acre lake. Members enjoy the farm-to-table dinners where items ranging from bananas to pineapple and from papaya and various herbs are served after being freshly harvested from the earth. Kukui'ula is clearly one of the finest clubs in Hawaii and one of the most impressive layouts the islands have ever seen.

By the Numbers

Tees Par Yardage Rating Slope
Black 72 7052 74.8 130
Gold 72 6702 73.0 128
Blue 72 6247 71.3 124
White 72 5786 68.6 122
Red (Women) 72 4988 69.7 114

Individual Hole Analysis

Signature Hole:  14th Hole – 320 Yard Par 4

14th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (320 Yard Par 4)
14th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (320 Yard Par 4)

14th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (320 Yard Par 4)
14th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (320 Yard Par 4)

14th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (320 Yard Par 4)
14th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (320 Yard Par 4)

Best Par 3:  8th Hole – 223 Yards

8th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (223 Yard Par 3)
8th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (223 Yard Par 3)

8th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (223 Yard Par 3)
8th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (223 Yard Par 3)

Best Par 4:  9th Hole – 450 Yards

9th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (450 Yard Par 4)
9th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (450 Yard Par 4)

9th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (450 Yard Par 4)
9th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (450 Yard Par 4)

Best Par 5:  13th Hole – 506 Yards

13th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (506 Yard Par 5)
13th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (506 Yard Par 5)

13th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (506 Yard Par 5)
13th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (506 Yard Par 5)

13th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (506 Yard Par 5)
13th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (506 Yard Par 5)

Birdie Time:  11th Hole – 314 Yard Par 4

11th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (314 Yard Par 4)
11th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (314 Yard Par 4)

Bogey Beware:  15th Hole – 473 Yard Par 4

15th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (473 Yard Par 4)
15th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (473 Yard Par 4)

15th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (473 Yard Par 4)
15th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (473 Yard Par 4)

15th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (473 Yard Par 4)
15th Hole at Kukui'ula Golf Club (473 Yard Par 4)

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