Kiahuna Golf Club in Koloa, Hawaii, USA

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Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.3

235 Reviews (235)

5 Stars

4 Stars

120

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.1

Value

4.2

Layout

4.4

Friendliness

4.6

Pace

4.5

Amenities

3.7

92.4%

Recommend this course

210 out of 235 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.7

6 Reviews (6)

5 Stars

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Conditions

3.8

Value

3.0

Layout

4.2

Pace

3.8

Amenities

3.2

StaffFriendliness

4.0

66.7%

Recommend this course

4 out of 6 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.2

31 Reviews (31)

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Conditions

4.1

Value

4.1

Layout

4.5

Pace

4.4

Amenities

3.8

StaffFriendliness

4.6

93.5%

Recommend this course

29 out of 31 reviews

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AI summaries based on real golfer reviews

Course Highlights

Kiahuna GC delivers a genuinely challenging layout with ocean and mountain views on nearly every hole. Exceptionally welcoming staff and outstanding value make this a standout choice among Kauai's courses.

About

Holes 18

Type Resort/Semi-Private

Par 70

Length 6925 yards

Slope 134

Rating 73.5

Kiahuna Golf Club is a challenging short course that has narrow fairways. The course is structured around many ancient remnants of authentic Hawaiian culture. A golfer will encounter unusual obstacles such as lava walls and stone structures. This course is called "the longest short course you will ever play."

Kiahuna Golf Club offers challenging resort golf within a fascinating area of ancient Polynesian archeology. Enjoy your game surrounded by the lush, natural beauty of Kauai and its historical Hawaiian culture. World famous golf architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., skillfully included many ancient remnants of an authentic Hawaiian village into the design of Kiahuna Golf Club. Your experience will be the beauty of the course as well as a sense of the enduring history of the region.

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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Lima	70	6925 yards	73.5	134
Blue Ginger	70	6214 yards	70.3	126
White Hibiscus	70	5560 yards	67.4	120
White Hibiscus (W)	70	5560 yards	72.0	121
Ohi'a Lehua	70	4887 yards	64.4	114
Ohi'a Lehua (W)	70	4887 yards	68.3	114
Bird of Paradise	70	2633 yards

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Kiahuna Golf Club

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Ilima M: 73.5/131	403	431	201	363	496	445	188	424	423	3374	376	340	209	386	432	554	228	475	413	3413	6787
Blue Ginger M: 70.8/127 W: 78.0/138	375	411	173	333	478	430	174	412	404	3190	345	326	191	353	392	541	179	445	379	3151	6341
White Hibiscus M: 68.6/122 W: 75.2/131	360	375	141	324	468	399	147	381	356	2951	318	310	174	338	378	522	135	397	355	2927	5878
Silver Palm M: 65.9/116 W: 71.7/125	311	338	134	290	437	380	138	360	339	2727	303	282	138	300	330	499	125	346	328	2651	5378
Ohia Lehua M: 63.3/108 W: 68.0/119	286	318	110	269	366	325	122	331	308	2435	266	249	111	266	268	458	115	321	238	2292	4727
Bird of Paradise W: 66.2/109	119	203	89	109	187	142	66	120	187	1222	178	139	108	193	110	262	69	162	187	1408	2630
Handicap	11	1	17	13	5	3	15	7	9		16	14	12	6	10	8	18	2	4
Par	4	4	3	4	5	4	3	4	4	35	4	4	3	4	4	5	3	4	4	35	70
Handicap (W)	11	1	17	13	5	3	15	7	9		16	14	12	6	8	10	18	2	4

Course Details

Year Built 1984

Fairways Bahia Grass

Greens Bahia Grass

Golf Season Year round

Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1984) Colligan Golf Design (2003) Donald Knott (1984) Gary Linn (1984) Mark Rathert (1984)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

GPS Yes

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Bunker Yes

Teaching Pro Yes

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn at all times

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Accolades

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Reviews

4.3

235 Reviews (235)

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Postlady

Played On 05/20/2025

Reviews 11

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Postlady

Played On 05/20/2025

Reviews 11

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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bugger13

Played On 05/26/2025

Reviews 41

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

All around great course

Staff was very friendly and course was near perfect. Restaurant servers were also excellent and food was great.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u000003212812

Played On 05/26/2025

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

I would play again

Price for a Hawaiian course so good but the staff was great. Course was nice with some good views.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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u762293689

Played On 05/19/2025

Reviews 2

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Beautiful Course!

What an amazing course. The greens are challenging. I’m pretty sure we were the only ones out there, or at least it felt like that. Can’t wait to play it again.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u993551322

Played On 05/15/2025

Reviews 3

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Windy weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

u993551322

Played On 05/13/2025

Reviews 3

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Windy weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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u3684983

Played On 05/12/2025

Reviews 2

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Average

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u1557084

Played On 04/20/2025

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

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Played On 04/28/2025

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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stevenshea

Played On 04/27/2025

Reviews 4

Handicap 0-4

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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Played On 03/29/2025

Reviews 2

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Average

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Jolter1

Played On 03/21/2025

Reviews 30

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Windy weather

Used cart

Nice Course

A hidden gem amongst the more well known layouts on the island.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Fairly Easy

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u9623169

Played On 03/20/2025

Reviews 10

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Tim6280949

Played On 03/17/2025

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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greg2063

Played On 03/14/2025

Reviews 3

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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chairman22

Played On 02/11/2025

Reviews 2

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

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u000003349316

Played On 02/12/2025

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Comment

u314163442737

Played On 02/10/2025

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great layout and staff

Fabulous layout and great value for the $$$ ... staff in the proshop was very helpful and very pleasant first thing in the morning. The starter, Leighton was a real gem to have taking care of all my questions and getting us out right on time ...

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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GNando

Played On 01/23/2025

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great value for the money!

Challenging course. Reasonably priced.

Fairways in some areas not great, but greens are good.

Very pretty course.

Nice Mexican bar/grill for after round refreshments.

A real bargain, in a great location!

Will play it every time we come here.

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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FAQ

What is the address of Kiahuna Golf Club?

Kiahuna Golf Club is located at 2545 Kiahuna Plantation Dr, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii 96756, Kauai County.

Is Kiahuna Golf Club open to the public?

Yes, Kiahuna Golf Club is open to the public.

What year did Kiahuna Golf Club open?

Kiahuna Golf Club was built in 1984.

Who designed Kiahuna Golf Club?

Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1984), Colligan Golf Design (2003), Donald Knott (1984), Gary Linn (1984) and Mark Rathert (1984) are the architects of Kiahuna Golf Club.

What type of grass does Kiahuna Golf Club have?

Kiahuna Golf Club has Bahia Grass greens and Bahia Grass fairways.

What is the par of Kiahuna Golf Club

The par of Kiahuna Golf Club is 70.

What is the length of Kiahuna Golf Club

The length of Kiahuna Golf Club is 6925 yards.

What is the rating of Kiahuna Golf Club

The rating of Kiahuna Golf Club is 73.5.

What is the slope of Kiahuna Golf Club

The slope of Kiahuna Golf Club is 134.

What are the course conditions at Kiahuna Golf Club?

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

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