Puakea Golf Course

Great mountain views, but more of a meadow style course, which is not what you tend to expect on such a pretty Island. Course in good shape, but greens a little slower than what we are used to. Very few patrons on course that day so pace of paly was excellent!

We received a $44 rate from GolfNow and, once we started playing the course, we were glad that we had not paid any more. In short, despite the description and that the mountains are lovely, this is more like a municipal course. There is not a single ball washer along the course. The greens are insane; we were lucky to make a putt more than 18 inches from the hole. I actually like walking, but others may find that the greens are exceedingly far from the cart path. The course holes do vary nicely in length. We never needed to fill a divet; not sure if that was due to us or the grass. Beginning at hole nine, there were bizarre patches of blue "stuff" everywhere. Once we let a twosome play through, we basically had the course to ourselves. The checkin ladies and starter were exceedingly friendly. Bring your own food and drink; there is no food or drink cart, and the available sodas, alcohol, and food for sale are limited.

After playing this course about 6 times on my different stays here in Kauai, this is the worst I have seen the course. The greens looked like they had some sort of disease and there were green spots all over them. They were also very bumpy and hard to keep putts on line. Would not go back to play this course while I am here this time.

For years we have passed this course up, electing the more popular and expensive "big 3" here on Kauai. What a mistake! This beautiful course is now permanently added to our must play list, especially factoring in the incredible "value for the money"! If you enjoy gorgeous scenery and some challenging shot making, Puakea is right up your alley.

Much work is required on the greens. Kiahuna greens are very much better.

Fairways and greens in good shape although the greens are vey slow. Almost impossible to hit the putt hard enough uphill. But down hill with the grain is another story. Bunker sand consistent unless it is wet; then the sand is very heavy.

So nice we are playing again. Very wide and forgiving fairways. Beautiful setting near the airport.

Have pla he'd here am ny times a good test and staff is great

Although there is no ocean view the course itself makes up for that by tremendous scenic vistas and lovely par three holes. Puakea is not difficult but challenging, the length is fair and the layout is very nice. This rates very high on our golf experience on Kaiwai.

Very interesting with variations between open fairways & absolute jungle & lots of 'beaches' (bunkers)! We started at 2 pm in October and really had to rush to have the cart back by the deadline of 6 pm. Very pleasant people and we basically had the course to ourselves. Cart essential!

Layout is wonderful with harbourview&mountainview.Great design.Great value.

This course is inland so you don't get the ocean views but , on the back nine the course goes through cane fields and some jungle.
The front nine is dominated by Costco which is seen from all angles. The course is well maintained with tough deep traps and water hazards on some holes. The undulations on the fairways provided plenty of challenges. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. Nice driving range and practice area. The rental clubs were in good shape. My only complaint is the greens are very slow. With prices at the resort courses on Kauai way over the $100 mark, this course is a bargain and enjoyable.

I thoroughly enjoyed he course and it's layout. The course is pleasing to the eye and very good condition. The greens were on the slower side, but fair. To someone is high handicapper, the course was a challenge and yet a pleasure to play while on vacation.

Puakea is a well maintained course that starts fairly flat, then opens up some terrific vistas and challanges. We go to kauai every year, and try to play here each trip. The value is great, the staff is friendly, and the experience makes for a very enjoyable round.

nice and quiet. great mountain views. not crowded at all.

All courses on Kauai are overpriced for non-residents, so Golfnow's special rates makes them within reason.

This course has expansive fairways and nice greens. Not play occurring during the time that I played which made for lots of sightseeing along the way. It might be better to play the longer tees if you hit the ball long.