HAWAII : Kauai

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Kiahuna Golf

Drawn by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the golf course is situated on the domain of a former village, around 4 protected archeological sites. The architect knew how to integrate the natural ability of the place as well as the present historic vestiges. Of a style Links it makes a total length of 6353 metres. It takes place on a hilly ground and possesses wide and waving greens, 70 deep bunkers and rocky zones decorated with tropical flowers. Another present challenge: the wind. Associated to the hilly ground, it really creates an exciting challenge, especially since permanently blowing, it regularly changes sense. At disposal: pro shop, rent of material, driving range, putting green, lessons.

Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: $80 .

Information:
Kiahuna Golf Club
2545 Kiahuna Plantation Drive
Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii 96756
Phone: 808-742-9595 - Fax: 808-742-7445

Kiele Golf Course

The golf course was drawn by Jack Nicklaus. It is said that when he discovered the ground, the architect found it so in agreement with his vision of the golf course which he made only a single modification in the original plan. It contributes to the fact that Kiele is a golf destination of the most renowned of the Hawaiian Islands. The golf course twists along the cliffs which line the ocean, through a luxuriant vegetation and around 40 hectares of lagoons of crystal clear and fresh water. Difficult and requiring, the golf course imposes several shots over ravines. The club offers a complete range of services among which restaurant, shop, Jacuzzi, sauna, tennis.

Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: from $125 to $170 .

Information:
Kiele Golf Course
3351 Hoolaulea Way
Lihue, HI 96766
United States (Kauai County)
Phone: (808)241-6000 - Fax: (808)241-6025

Kukuiolono Golf Course

Created in 1928 and situated on the heights of a old volcano, this golf course 9 holes half-private is considered as one of the best kept secrets of Kauai. Initially created to be the personal golf course of a sugar tycoon, Walter D. McBryde, Kukuiolono became a public golf course which is at the same moment fun and very reasonable talking about rates. The owner was not very good in hitting because fairways are strangely wide, for the happiness of the beginners who can please themselves. It possesses fewer water traps than most of the golf courses of the island, but it is very pleasant to cross it by foot and offers magnificent points of view, at the same moment on to the sea and the mountains. At disposal: driving range, putting green, pro shop, snack bar, Japanese garden.

Green fees:
Golf course 9 holes starting at $10

Information:
Kukuiolono Golf Course
854 Puu Rd
Kalaheo, Kauai, HI 96741
Phone: (808)332-9151

Mokihana Course

Drawn by Jack Nicklaus, it was conceived to contrast at the same moment with the Kiele course and to be additional to it. Of a Scottish Links style and having a total length of 6309 metres, it possesses a slightly hilly plan, open fairways and offers a certain freedom in the approach. On the other hand, its greens are small, wave-like and especially well kept. Being more recent than the Kiele course, it is also easier. Its bunkers are indeed less austere, water less present in the game and slopes are sweeter. If Kiele has the vocation to be a "stadium" and to welcome tournaments, Mokihana is directed to a more wide public while being also rich in challenges. The club offers a complete range of services.

Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes from $75 to $120 .

Information:
Kauai Lagoons Golf Club
3351 Hoolaulea Way Kauai
Lihue, HI 96766
United States (Kauai County)
Phone: (800) 634-6400 - Fax: (808) 241-6025

Poipu Bay Resort Golf Course

Taking advantage of the exceptional natural environment, the famous architect Robert Trent Jones Jr drew here a high-quality golf course which moreover welcomes the PGA Grand Slam of Golf since 1994. Indeed, lined by the magnificent green mountains on the background, the course takes place on a rippling plateau which overhangs the Pacific Ocean. Even the most concentrated golfer will be surprised by the incredible sight which offers each hole of the course.

Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes from $125 to $185 .

Hotel : Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort & Spa

Information:
Poipu Bay Resort Golf Course
1571 Poipu Road
Koloa, Hawaii
96756 USA
Phone : 808 742 1234 - Fax : 808 742 1557

Princeville Golf Courses

In an environment of an exceptional beauty, between sea and mountain, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. has created 45 golf holes among the most beautiful ones in the world. The architect admits himself that he would never have expected to find a so beautiful place to create a golf course.
The first one, Prince Makai Course, was classified number 1of Hawaii by Golf Digest and also is in the prestigious list of the 100 best golf courses in America as soon as it was finished in 1972. This magnificent 27 holes belongs to the most difficult golf courses in Hawaii. However, 5 different departures on every hole allow every player to test their own challenges.
After having been completed by a 9 extra holes in 1989, the second course Prince Golf Course, is also known as being a masterpiece. Of a Links style, it is a difficult course which is not particularly directed to the beginers contrary to the first one, even if it also possesses 5 different departures.

Green fees :
Golf course Makai: from $105 to $125
Golf course Prince: from $130 to $175

Hotel : Princeville Resort

Information:
Princeville Golf Resort
5520 Ka Haku Rd., P.O. Box 223069
Princeville, Kauai, HI 96722
Phone : (808) 826-9644 - (800) 826-4400 - Fax: (808) 826-1166

Puakea Golf Course

The golf course was drawn by Robin Nelson, the most prolific golf architect in Hawaii. He has created here a golf course which twists along deep ravines and along brooks fed by the mountain rains. Taking place on a changing ground with the soothing mountains at the background, the golf course offers varied game conditions. The golf course disposition allows to guess the best itinerary in order to make a good score and offers attractive occasions to achieve provocating " birdies " but at the game's risk. The club, which regularly organizes tournaments, offers at disposal its training area as well as its grill restaurant.

Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: $125 - 9 holes: $65.

Information:
Puakea Golf Course
4150 Nuhou Road - Lihue, HI 96766
866.773.5554 (Toll Free) - 808.245.8756 (Local)

Wailua Municipal Golf Course

It is the oldest golf course in the island and the first one to have been built on one of the neighbouring islands of Oahu. Toyo Shirai, who was involved in the project ' Golf Hall of Fame ' in 1989, drew the last 9 holes and remodelled the 9 first ones in 1962. Indeed, the golf course which has been created in 1920 only had 6 holes. The growing interest for golf on the island, it is the legendary golfer Francis H Brown who expanded the golf course into a 9 holes. The golf course, which makes a 6063 metre length, challenges the player from the first hole. The presence of the wind and of the ocean add to the game's difficulty. The club offers at disposal a full shop, an training area with a wide practice putting green, rent of carriages which are not obligatory. The golf course being regularly frequented by the golfers of the island, the times tees are not taken into account 7 days beyond, except within a special demand for a group of 12 persons.

Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: starting at $32.

Information:
Wailua Municipal Golf Course
3-5350 Kuhio Hwy Kauai
Lihue, Hawaii HI 96746
Phone.: 808 ) 245-8092

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