Puakea Golf Course

Quick Facts

Designer:  Robin Nelson (10 holes in 1997, rest of the holes in 2003)

Cost:  $59.00 - $99.00 Click for current rates

Contact Information:  Dave Werner, General Manager - (808) 245-8756

Course Website:  Official Website - Visit Puakea's official website by clicking on the link provided.

Directions:  Get here! - 4150 Nuhou Street, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 96766

Photos:  See additional photos of Puakea

Accolades: Ranked 16th on Golf Magazine’s 2010 Best Public Course in Hawaii list.

Signature Hole:  6th - 176 Yard Par 3

6th Hole at Puakea Golf Course (176 Yard Par 3)

What to Expect:  Puakea is located in the southeast portion of Kauai near the Lihue airport. Convenient to shopping, transportation, and the island’s largest population base make Puakea and their attractive rates a destination for locals and visitors. The front nine is relatively flat and open before diving off on the severely downhill signature hole. The back nine features more dramatic and secluded terrain with natural ravines, some water features, and some jungle thrown into the mix. The beige orange sand in the bunkers is native to the area while Bermuda grass is the dominant turf. Conditioning is good, but not outstanding. While not of the same caliber as Poipu Bay or the courses in Princeville, Puakea does deliver some great holes at half the price and is well worth playing while in Kauai.

By the Numbers:

Individual Hole Analysis

Best Par 3:  13th - 228 Yards

13th Hole at Puakea Golf Course (228 Yard Par 3)

Best Par 4:  12th - 397 Yards

12th Hole at Puakea Golf Course (397 Yard Par 4)

Best Par 5:  11th - 560 Yards

11th Hole at Puakea Golf Course (560 Yard Par 5)

Birdie Time:  16th - 134 Yard Par 3

16th Hole at Puakea Golf Course (134 Yard Par 3)

Bogey Beware:  15th - 446 Yard Par 4

15th Hole at Puakea Golf Course (446 Yard Par 4)