Puakea Golf Course

Great course, Cost through GolfNow 2x what is was prior to Covid, Course in very good shape. Greens not too fast. Pace of play great.

This course is a nice layout but in rough shape. Definitely not worth the $179 rack rate, and not even the GolfPass discounted rate of $127. It will take many months of maintenance to get this course into a condition where you want to pay more than $100.

This course is excellent for the money. GREAT shape. Does not have the ocean views/on the ocean like the other course in Kauai BUT YOUR not paying 250-400 per round either. GREAT course!!!!!!!!

This course is closed. Why is there any “TeeTimes”???

Golf now sold me a non refundable rate for a golf course that hasn't been open since covid. Now they are refusing to refund me. Shady business practices.

Puakea is a beautiful course on Kauai. The views are exquisite. Nice layout. Some very challenging holes that are well defended as well as some beautiful par 3’s. Wished I lived closer (am in NY!)

First, we were met in the parking lot with a cart by a friendly manta o take our clubs. We checked in and were told of a great deal for golf 5 days $350. If you ever play in Hawaii, you know this is a deal. Large putting green, practice bunker and driving range. The course was well groomed, wide open-but challenging. True , and well maintained greens. Beautiful mountains surround the course. It is where some of Jurrasic Park was filmed. Number 6 is an over-water shot with elevated tees. I never used the right club. Fun times every time, great staff, a great restaurant. Many locals are there just for the food. We like to arrive first thing at 7am, or between 10-12, when we are the only ones teeing off.

My favorite course in Kauai! So beautiful in the mountains, layout is great same for the conditions, not crowded... a must play!

We really liked the course and the great landscape. Also the course was in great shape. The price for our rental clubs (40$ each) on the other hand was nearly as high as the green fee.

This course is a winner and I will definitely play there again.

Course was ok for the money. Club house staff were unfriendly. Beverage cart staff was very friendly.

We loved everything about Puakea Golf course! We didn't expect much as it wasn't as pricey as other courses in Hawaii but we got amazing value and were very impressed by the immaculate golf course. Fun to play, beautiful views of the mountains, friendly staff. What is there not to like about this course? Even if you book the special, arrive early as they are flexible and will let you play earlier if there are earlier tee times. A must go! My second best golf score in Golf. Thank you!

Booked on GolfNow and we were not told course closed at 6:00 instead of sunset at 7:30. Upon arrival, told carts had to be returned by 6:00 - we thought that meant we could choose to walk last few holes if needed. However, when we arrived at 6:05, we were met rudely and threatened with having our cars locked inside the gate. I work in the industry, and am a pretty reasonable person and have not left a negative review for anything, anywhere before this. However, I’ve never been treated more rudely in my life - first by cafe employee, then by cart service employees, then by the manager I spoke with the next day after hours trying to reach the actual Pro Shop (they almost never answer, instead using a booking service).

The course is nice, but the staff does not care about your business.

From a purely golf standpoint, I would recommend Puakea as a good value for the money on Kauai. The layout is interesting and offers good challenges to average players

like me and my wife. The mountains offer a beautiful

backdrop. Greens are in good shape but you have to get used to how slow they roll. Lag putts really have to be

hit HARD.. You seem to putting against the grain a lot. Many

of the holes are a lot more scenic than you'll find at the

average muni. Puakea is several cuts above that level for sure. The downsides are as follows: Cart guy Christian was a pompous, arrogant jerk who didn't even turn around to acknowledge me when I walked up to get the cart. Someone

needs to school this guy in basic customer etiquette. Or fire him. Second, the course does ZERO to help you with

yardages: no yardage stakes, no markers in the fairway,

nothing. You want more business, then make it easy and speed play with aids to the golfer -- especially the first time player. Food in restaurant was good but here again, the service was poor, slow, and indifferent. Hire people who show they care. If you don't have GPS then help the golfer in other ways: other courses that aren't of Puakea's quality do it and so should Puakea. Do a better job of keeping weeds out of fairway grass -- 17 or 18 had issues with this. you can too. Only a few things to make a good day a whole lot better; we'll be back!

Lovely course, friendly staff. Down home feel, not high end. Everything in Kauai is so expensive it’s nice to find a course for a reasonable cost.

Beautiful course. Weather didn’t cooperate in the morning but the afternoon was spectacular. Rain slowed down the course. A real test on the PAR 3’s. Mostly wide open fairways on the 4’s and 5’s. Convenient to most all resorts near Lihue. Well worth the cost. Will play it again.

Challenging but fair track in great condition. Greens rolled fast and true. Great value and very friendly and accommodating staff of locals. By far the best value on the island. Play on a weekday and you can breeze through 18 in under 4 hours.

This is the best course on Kauai for the money! The green speed is perfect and the greens are in great condition. The staff is extremely professional. Many thanks to the starter Chris.