Plan the perfect Kauai Golf Trip
Every course on the island, ranked by me
With my biases showing.
01
Poipu · South Shore · Robert Trent Jones Jr.
PREVIOUS PGA GRAND SLAM VENUE · OCEANSIDE · CHAMPIONSHIP
9.4
MY SCORE
02
Princeville · North Shore · Robert Trent Jones Jr.
RESORT · OCEAN VIEWS · ICONIC
9.2
MY SCORE
03
Lihue · East Shore · Jack Nicklaus
RESORT · OCEANSIDE · DRAMATIC VIEWS
9.0
MY SCORE
04
Poipu · South Shore · Robert Trent Jones Jr.
VALUE · WALKABLE · ON YOUR DOORSTEP
8.8
MY SCORE
05
Wailua · East Shore · Toyo Shirai
BEST MUNI EVER · BEACHFRONT · BEST VALUE
8.4
MY SCORE
06
Poipu · South Shore · Tom Weiskopf
PRIVATE · EXCLUSIVE · PRISTINE
8.4
MY SCORE
07
Lihue · East Shore · Robin Nelson
PUBLIC · MOUNTAIN VIEWS · SCENIC
7.6
MY SCORE
08
Kalaheo · South Shore · Toyo Shirai
9 HOLES · LOCAL GEM · BUDGET-FRIENDLY
7.0
MY SCORE
Course Reviews
Plan Like a Local
The Complete Guide to golf on Kauai
Learn the pro’s and con’s of every course on Kauai and rankings.
Poipu vs. Princeville: which side is better?
South shore sun vs. north shore drama - pros and cons
Budget your Kauai Golf Trip
A full breakdown so you know how much your spending
WHERE TO STAY
Stay on the course
This site is written by the owner of a condo that sits directly on the Kiahuna Golf Course fairway. It's also available for your trip.
Pili Mai at Poipu
On the 9th hole green — Kiahuna Golf Club
This luxurious ground floor condo sits on the 9th hole green of Kiahuna Golf Club. After your birdie, restock cold drinks from the fridge, use the bathroom, and head out to the back nine.
2 bed · 2.5 bath · ~1,300 sq ft
Full kitchen · Sleeps 6 · Central A/C · Washer/Dryer · Pool/Spa · Gas BBQs
Garage for club storage · Indoor Fitness Center · Sleeper Sofa · Executive Desk Area
Garage for club storage · Indoor Fitness Center · Sleeper Sofa · Executive Desk Area
A note from the owner:
"I built this site because I wanted golfers to have the resource I wish existed when I planned my first Kauai golf trip. If you stay at my place, you won’t be disappointed"
Planning a Kauai golf trip?
Start with the free course guide, or book the condo to get started today!