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Poipu Bay Golf Course

4.7
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Poipu Bay GC
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4.7
200 Reviews (200)
5 Stars
149
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
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92.6%
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188 out of 200 reviews
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4.9
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.7
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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7 out of 7 reviews
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4.8
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.3%
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14 out of 15 reviews
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Course Highlights
This coastal Kauai layout winds dramatically along the shoreline, delivering spectacular ocean views and wind-challenged holes that consistently earn top marks for design. Friendly staff, well-kept fairways, and a reliable pace of play make every round a memorable experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7123 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.9

Poipu Bay Golf Course has an ideal location between the beautiful coastline and lush emerald mountains. The course sprawls across 210 acres of tropical flowers and vegetation. The site is the former home to an ancient Hawaiian village, whose remnants have been incorporated into the course. Golfers have the rare opportunity to play next to 500-year-old handmade stone walls. Poipu Bay's links-style layout features firm fairways, 85 bunkers, and five water hazards throughout. There are open fronts that allow the ball to roll onto the putting surface. Water hazards come into play on eight holes. The unpredictable winds are the most challenging element of this course. The final two holes provide a memorable finish. The 17th features an ancient rock formation known as Mahualepu and the last hole is a demanding par 5 with a large pond on the left and a lateral hazard on the right.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 72 7123 yards 73.9 134
Blue 72 6610 yards 71.7 129
White 72 6318 yards 69.5 125
White 72 6318 yards 74.5 124
Red (W) 72 5241 yards 70.9 121
Red (W) 72 5241 yards 70.3 120
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Scorecard for Poipu Bay Golf Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Gold M: 74.7/131 428 524 209 380 355 573 179 374 420 3442 429 193 435 384 537 427 501 225 550 3681 7123
Blue M: 72.0/130 W: 78.8/139 416 482 185 359 342 549 152 334 367 3186 394 166 412 357 498 401 472 201 525 3426 6612
White M: 69.9/125 W: 75.8/132 376 472 163 338 308 523 137 308 324 2949 360 143 376 310 475 366 432 199 517 3178 6127
Red M: 66.0/110 W: 70.9/121 323 386 145 293 271 474 112 297 288 2589 315 119 330 268 423 325 410 126 467 2783 5372
Handicap 15 5 9 3 11 13 17 7 1 4 10 6 16 8 18 2 12 14
Par 4 5 3 4 4 5 3 4 4 36 4 3 4 4 5 4 4 3 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 13 5 17 3 11 7 15 9 1 10 16 8 12 2 14 4 18 6

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
GPS Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
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

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4.7
200 Reviews (200)

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Justin6666
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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oxendale
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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SRG53
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful views and spectacular golf as well

Had a wonderful time despite some strong winds. Course was in great condition, practice facilities outstanding. Very friendly pro shop staff.

Consider playing a little shorter tee as the wind can easily be more than 2 clubs hurt

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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SRG53
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Fantastic layout with beautiful scenery

Great golf course, greens were immaculate and pretty quick. Bunkers were in bad shape due to much recent rain, but understandable. Very interesting track with some fun elevation changes. Ocean is not in play buts adds to beautiful setting of the course. Loved it, but lots of wind

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u174096398
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course but pro shop staff was grumpy and unhelpful

Great course and fun to play. However woman in pro shop was rude (down right mean) and unhelpful. Customer service was simply awful

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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johnpaine
Played On
Reviews 55
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
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u000005781235
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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lcdemaria
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
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eblas101
Played On
Reviews 29
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
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u314163527691
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
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kurtmerkle
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
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u314163527691
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
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u314163530323
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
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u314163527691
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
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u000001681023
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
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lotto7
Played On
Reviews 101
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
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lotto7
Played On
Reviews 101
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
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Dado3150801
Played On
Reviews 14
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
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lmyers4371
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
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20csilva
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Reviews 74
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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