Puakea Golf Course in Lihue, Hawaii, USA

A view of a green with water coming into play at Puakea Golf Course. Puakea GC

A view from the left side of fairway #17 at Puakea Golf Course. Puakea GC

View from no. 6 at Puakea Golf Course

A view of the driving range at Puakea Golf Course. Puakea GC

17th at Puakea Golf Course

A view from Puakea Golf Course. Puakea GC

About

Ranked the 13th Best Golf Course You Can Play in Hawaii by Golfweek Magazine in 2009, Puakea is a one of Hawaii's best kept golf secrets. Designed by Robin Nelson, Puakea is a fun golf experience for the recreational golfer while still a challenge for the better player when played from the back tees. Located in Lihue across from the Kukui Grove Shopping Center, Puakea is easy to get to no matter where you are staying on Kauai. With its fully stocked pro shop, large grass driving range and practice bunkers and practice green Puakea is a great place to spend the day working on your game. Be sure to visit the Grille for a burger, salad, sandwich or cold beer.

Holes 18

Par 72

Length 6954 yds

Rating 73.1

Slope 130

Type Public

Course Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Green	72	6954 yards	73.1	130
Blue	72	6471 yards	70.6	128
White	72	6061 yards	68.8	124
White (W)	72	6061 yards	75.1	129
Red	72	5225 yards	64.8	115
Red (W)	72	5225 yards	69.8	119

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Puakea Golf Course Scorecard

Hole-by-hole yardage, par, handicap, course rating and slope by tee.

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Tot
Handicap	7	13	5	11	17	9	3	15	1		8	10	4	12	14	6	18	2	16
Handicap (W)	9	3	5	17	11	15	13	7	1		14	2	6	16	10	8	18	12	4
Par	4	5	4	3	4	3	4	5	4	36	4	5	4	3	4	4	3	4	5	36	72
Green	404	558	407	180	359	176	389	510	438	3421	401	560	397	228	390	446	134	455	522	3533	6954
Blue	390	530	367	149	342	176	364	489	410	3217	363	528	356	200	369	403	120	420	495	3254	6471
White	373	476	348	141	331	156	330	466	386	3007	329	510	339	171	345	380	109	393	478	3054	6061
Red	296	426	321	120	302	113	249	411	346	2584	306	446	298	118	310	328	100	310	425	2641	5225

Course scorecard and layout

Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees

GPS

Caddies

Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range

Bunker

Teaching Pro

Pitching & Chipping Area

Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed

Metal Spikes

Dress code Collared shirts and covered footwear required.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Grill

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Year Built 1997

Fairways Bermuda Grass

Greens Bermuda Grass

Golf Season Year round

Architect(s) Robin Nelson (2003) Robin Nelson (1997) Mark Miller (1997)

Awards & Recognition

Top Courses in Hawaii

(2024 #17) (2019 #20) (2018 #13) (2017 #14) (2016 #19) (2015 #10)
Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S.

(2023 #8)

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Rating Index

4.3

94.9%

Recommend

461

Reviews

5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Stars

4.3

461 Reviews

5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Stars

94.9%

Recommend this course

427 out of 461 reviews

Conditions

4.2
Value

4.4
Layout

4.5
Friendliness

4.7
Pace

4.5
Amenities

4.1

4.3

100.0%

Recommend

Reviews

5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
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1 Stars

4.3

18 Reviews

5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Stars

100.0%

Recommend this course

18 out of 18 reviews

Conditions

4.2
Value

4.6
Layout

4.3
Friendliness

4.9
Pace

4.7
Amenities

4.6

4.4

97.3%

Recommend

Reviews

5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
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1 Stars

4.4

37 Reviews

5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Stars

97.3%

Recommend this course

36 out of 37 reviews

Conditions

4.3
Value

4.5
Layout

4.4
Friendliness

4.8
Pace

4.5
Amenities

4.2

AI summaries based on real golfer reviews

Course Highlights

Puakea's varied, challenging layout delivers beautiful mountain views and consistently solid conditions at an outstanding value compared to other Kauai courses. Exceptionally friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make every round an enjoyable island experience.

FAQ

What is the address of Puakea Golf Course?

Puakea Golf Course is located at 4150 Nuhou Street, Lihue, Hawaii 96766, Kauai County.

Is Puakea Golf Course open to the public?

Yes, Puakea Golf Course is open to the public.

What year did Puakea Golf Course open?

Puakea Golf Course was built in 1997.

Who designed Puakea Golf Course?

Robin Nelson (2003, 1997) and Mark Miller (1997) are the architects of Puakea Golf Course.

What type of grass does Puakea Golf Course have?

Puakea Golf Course has Bermuda Grass greens and Bermuda Grass fairways.

What is the par of Puakea Golf Course

The par of Puakea Golf Course is 72.

What is the length of Puakea Golf Course

The length of Puakea Golf Course is 6954 yards.

What is the rating of Puakea Golf Course

The rating of Puakea Golf Course is 73.1.

What is the slope of Puakea Golf Course

The slope of Puakea Golf Course is 130.

What are the course conditions at Puakea Golf Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Puakea Golf Course are great.

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