About Puakea Golf Course
Play Puakea Golf Course in Lihue, an 18-hole Robin Nelson design with deep ravines, mountain-fed streams, ocean views and cart rental included.
Puakea Golf Course in Lihue sits just north of Nawiliwili Harbor at the base of Mt. Haupu. This South Kauai course plays through deep ravines, crosses mountain-fed streams and gives golfers views of the ocean, mountains and tropical vegetation.
Designed by Robin Nelson, Puakea opened as a 10-hole course in 1997 and expanded to 18 holes in 2003. Each hole has its own character, with enough variety to keep the round lively from the first tee through the final green.
All prices are per person and include golf cart rental.
Puakea Golf Course Highlights
- 18-hole, par-72 golf course in Lihue on Kauai
- Designed by Robin Nelson
- Located north of Nawiliwili Harbor at the base of Mt. Haupu
- Deep ravines and mountain-fed streams throughout the course
- Ocean, mountain and tropical vegetation views
- Practice green, driving range, clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant and bar
- Golf cart rental included in the price
Puakea Golf Course Details
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| Dress Code | Proper Golf Attire | Spike Policy | Soft Spike Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPS Tracking | No | Architect | Robin Nelson |
| Open | 1997 (10 Holes), 2003 (18 Holes) | Director of Golf | G.M Kellie Pleas |
| Golf Professional | N/A | Course Type | 18 holes, par 72 |
| Rating | 71.5/71.0/69.2/69.3 | Greens | Bermuda |
| Fairways | Bermuda | Bunkers | Yes |
| Water Holes | Yes | Practice Green | Yes |
| Driving Range | Yes | Yardage | 6954/6471/6061/5225 |
| Slope | 135/129/123/113 | Yardage Markers | Sprinklers |
| Club Rental | Nike $40-$25 (approx.) | Lessons | Yes |
| Pull Carts | No | Golf Carts | Yes |
| Caddies | No | Five-somes Policy | after 9:30 am |
| Rider Fee | $20 (approx.) | Walking Allowed | No |
| Lockers | No | Showers | No |
| Club House | Yes | Pro Shop | Yes |
| Restaurant | Yes | Bar | Yes |
| Conference Facilities | No | Banquet Facilities | No |
| Lodging | No | ||
Puakea Golf Course Score Card
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| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | OUT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 404 | 558 | 407 | 180 | 359 | 176 | 389 | 510 | 438 | 3,421 |
| White | 390 | 530 | 367 | 149 | 342 | 156 | 364 | 489 | 410 | 3,197 |
| Blue | 373 | 476 | 348 | 141 | 331 | 130 | 330 | 466 | 386 | 2,981 |
| Red | 296 | 426 | 321 | 120 | 302 | 113 | 249 | 411 | 346 | 2,584 |
| Men's Hcp | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | |
| Men's Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 |
| Ladies' Hcp | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 |
| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 401 | 560 | 397 | 228 | 390 | 446 | 134 | 455 | 522 | 3,533 |
| White | 363 | 528 | 356 | 200 | 369 | 403 | 120 | 420 | 495 | 3,254 |
| Blue | 329 | 510 | 339 | 171 | 345 | 380 | 109 | 393 | 478 | 3,054 |
| Red | 306 | 446 | 298 | 118 | 310 | 328 | 100 | 310 | 425 | 2,641 |
| Men's Hcp | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | |
| Men's Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| Ladies' Hcp | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 |
Activity Notes
Where & When
Golfers must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their tee time.
Puakea Golf Course location:
4150 Nuhou Rd, Lihue, HI 96766
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Restrictions
Cancellation Policy: All bookings incur a 10% processing fee if cancelled. Cancellations made within 48 hours prior to confirmed tee time are non-refundable. No-shows are non-refundable. Groups of 12 or more are non-refundable within 7 days.
Requirements
Proper golf attire is required which includes wearing a collared shirt for all players and spectators.
Proper Golf Attire:
Gentlemen: Collared shirts with slacks or golf shorts.
Ladies: Dresses or collared shirts with skirts, slacks, or mid-length golf shorts.
NO T-shirts, tank tops, halter tops, denim, cut-offs, swim suits/trunks or flip flops allowed.
Special Notes
Golf club rentals are NOT included in your package. You will want to make arrangements if you need golf club rentals.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
varies
Vendor
This activity is operated by Hawaii Tee Times.
