Poipu Bay Golf Course in Koloa, Hawaii, USA

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All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.7

197 Reviews (197)

5 Stars

146

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.5

Value

3.8

Layout

4.7

Friendliness

4.6

Pace

4.5

Amenities

4.0

89.8%

Recommend this course

185 out of 197 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.8

5 Reviews (5)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.6

Value

4.4

Layout

5.0

Pace

4.8

Amenities

4.8

StaffFriendliness

5.0

100.0%

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5 out of 5 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.7

30 Reviews (30)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

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1 Stars

Conditions

4.5

Value

3.7

Layout

4.8

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.3

StaffFriendliness

4.7

93.3%

Recommend this course

28 out of 30 reviews

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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

Track Rounds

Scorecard

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

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2025 #46) (2022 #22) (2021 #41)
Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Hawaii (2024 #22) (2023 #14) (2022 #2) (2021 #1) (2020 #3) (2019 #8) (2018 #7) (2017 #3) (2016 #12)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2021 #3)

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Reviews

4.7

197 Reviews (197)

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u000006523436

Played On 06/18/2022

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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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u000006098583

Played On 06/02/2022

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Stunning!

One of, if not the best, resort courses I have ever played. Beautiful track, well maintained, tough but fair, pricey but worth it, all around show stopping golf course. The staff was awesome and even on a busy day we played in under 4 hours. Just play it if you can!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Charlie4002889

Played On 06/01/2022

Reviews 15

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

WqjfoA5IFSVScWAG7gNW

Played On 05/24/2022

Reviews 2

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

u000005381536

Played On 05/02/2022

Reviews 11

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

3.0

First Time Playing

No service

So the course is beautiful but there is no restaurant or a place to get a drink except the cart girl. I did not see her until the 8th hole. Everywhere in Kauai is using Covid as an excuse to have no service.

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

Amenities Poor

Comment

Jphelton

Played On 04/21/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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slangan

Played On 04/18/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Return trip to Poipu Bay

Enjoyed a wonderful round of golf. Spectacular views, great course, and very friendly staff. Pace of play was ideal as well. 18 holes in 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

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Skoal83

Played On 03/16/2022

Reviews 5

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

krrafti

Played On 03/25/2022

Reviews 12

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u790674159

Played On 03/24/2022

Reviews 44

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Fair

Comment

jimgolftimes

Played On 03/15/2022

Reviews 37

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

So nice

So nice playing again tomorrow.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

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redlegbob

Played On 02/17/2022

Reviews 32

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

SJtheRook

Played On 02/21/2022

Reviews 19

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Poor

Comment

ebenander

Played On 02/12/2022

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

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Played On 02/08/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great staff and beautiful course

Great course, great staff and a wonderful round of golf with two great guys from Minnesota. The only small complaint was the play of the group in front of us. We went around in 4 hours and 10 minutes. Easily could have been closer to 3’ 45”. But, I’d rake the same round again anytime, except my score. Ha!

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Comment

u314160956383

Played On 02/10/2022

Reviews 10

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Great day

What a treat to play this course. Ideal weather and breath-taking views. Course in excellent condition. Starter was very helpful to get us out early and pair up reservations to level out play.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Fair

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

dbolin41

Played On 02/03/2022

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

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Played On 02/02/2022

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

u314162452613

Played On 01/16/2022

Reviews 1

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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u169972329

Played On 01/14/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Layout is nice and course is in good condition (although greens where very slow).

They have no off course amenities. Just a drink cart. For the price, it should be fuller service.

Rentals were new or in great condition.

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Poor

Comment

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FAQ

What is the address of Poipu Bay Golf Course?

Poipu Bay Golf Course is located at 2250 Ainako St, Koloa, Hawaii 96756, Kauai County, USA.

Is Poipu Bay Golf Course open to the public?

Yes, Poipu Bay Golf Course is open to the public.

What year did Poipu Bay Golf Course open?

Poipu Bay Golf Course was built in 1991.

Who designed Poipu Bay Golf Course?

Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1991), Donald Knott (1991) and Gary Linn (1991) are the architects of Poipu Bay Golf Course.

What type of grass does Poipu Bay Golf Course have?

Poipu Bay Golf Course has Paspalum Grass greens and Bermuda Grass fairways.

What is the par of Poipu Bay Golf Course

The par of Poipu Bay Golf Course is 72.

What is the length of Poipu Bay Golf Course

The length of Poipu Bay Golf Course is 7123 yards.

What is the rating of Poipu Bay Golf Course

The rating of Poipu Bay Golf Course is 73.9.

What is the slope of Poipu Bay Golf Course

The slope of Poipu Bay Golf Course is 134.

What are the course conditions at Poipu Bay Golf Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Poipu Bay Golf Course are excellent.

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