Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences

Good experience, pace of play was slow. Good I found discounted rate on GolfNow as it’s not worth the full $300 rate to play. Bunkers were ground under repair, which is interesting for a $300 rate?

Might be a top 3 Hawaii course for me. Front 9 is inland but fun and interesting with green canyons in the background. Back 9 has some amazing ocean holes, including the happy Gilmore hole. Staff is friendly and so are the players - some random guy bought me a logo ball in the pro shop and I was even gifted a free course towel by the staff. Def will be playing this course again whenever I return, greens were fast and tricky and it's challenging, esp with the winds. Go up a club or two in the back!

Course was very well maintained, and a fine layout to enjoy both the views and golf

We played on May 3rd and had a horrible experience-- enough so, I called and complained. We were offered a comp'd round as a chamce to make up for the crappy treatment (May 8th) and this 2nd experience WAS MUCH BETTER. The first time they were busy and "owners" were their priority -- I don't know, if I pay to play I expect to be treated the way one is treated on a RESORT course and not as a 2nd class citizen. The 2nd round WAS a feeling of Ohana -- what I DID expect after my complaint. Unfortunately, the club house and put buildings (snack shack) is worn out, the staff is obviously overworked and beat up, and the course was in OK shape, but NOT the standard I'd expect of a $250+ course in Kauai.

Several holes with great views (all on the back nine). Most are nothing special. Would play again only if it was $50+ less. When i arrived i was told all bunkers were to be played as ground under repair because of maintenance. But that was clearly not really the case. Staff was helpful. Prices in the snack shop were flat out crazy.

The Ocean Course at Hokuala was without a doubt the best golf experience I have ever had! The front 9 is like playing golf at Jurassic Park, and the back 9 is an ocean front experience I will never forget!

Come ready to chill and enjoy island time. And whatever you do, take advantage of spending some quality time with the legendary starter Uncle Ricky… he will tell you stories, tips for the course and make you feel like family!

Course aerated and sanded the greens. Avoid until this process is done. Even with discount not worth playing as course in terrible shape. Understandable they need to do proper maintenance but they should be closed. For the cost really poor form they are letting folks play.

Course was aerated and greens sanded

Terrible conditions course should have been closed

If looking to play this week in April 8th Do NOT!

The panorama on the back 9 is amazing! Fairways could be under better conditions but greens are top and very quick. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful, I would definitely recommend to play this course!

A bit breezy on back 9. Very scenic, greens rolling true, a few tough par 3. Front 9 a few blind shot holes. Great experience

Driving range is below average, no grass and no stand for clubs. Front nine is in poor condition and the layout is very boring. If all the holes were like 14-18, it would be worth the $ and live up to the hype. For a fee of $200+, there are better options.

Great course in Lihue, right by the airport (you can watch planes takeoff/land on a couple of holes).

The front 9 is a decent layout through mostly open areas. A couple of highlight holes, namely 5, 6 & 8.

The back 9 is on a whole other level. Much more interesting layout, with several beautiful yet challenging holes that tempt you with hero shots but can quickly punish you (thanks Jack!). The ocean views here rival any of the best courses in Hawaii.

Overall it was a great golfing experience. Shout-out to all the friendly staff. The starter (Ricky) was a true highlight -- Go Niners!

I visited the Big Island the prior week and played three rounds of golf on that island including one round at Mauna Kea. This was the only round played in Kauai and it did not disappoint. It was the most expensive round of golf of the four but the views on holes 13-16 made it worth the price. Staff were very friendly. Course conditions were excellent and the greens were in fantastic condition and rolled true and fast (similar to Mauna Kea). Played below my handicap for the day and was appreciative of the GPS on the carts. Some of the layout is blind so having the GPS was great. There was wind off the ocean that came into play on most of the holes. Course management was important, especially on holes 16 tee shot (lay up) and on 18 (lay up before the lake) and got on in 3 and was happy with a bogey result. After the round the cart attendant gave me a ride back to the Marriott resort we stayed at adjacent to the course. Must play course on this island.