Poipu Bay Golf Course - Cheap Hawaiian Activities

Not just the obstacles but also the striking views that Poipu Bay Golf Course offers will challenge you even if you are a pro.

Side by side Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa on the sunny southern shore of Kauai, this golfing ground lets you enjoy rich emerald mountains as a backdrop. Did you know that Poipu Bay is designed from a rolling plateau, eight stories above the Pacific Ocean?

Whether you are a resident of Hawaii or a visitor who fancies playing golf, why don’t you head over to Kauai and experience Poipu Bay Golf Course? Here’s another reason for you to visit if you are not convinced yet: From the course, you will have the opportunity to witness rare Hawaiian monk seals play, green sea turtles float, and humpback whales breach or slap the water with their fins or tails. Plus, if you haven’t seen Nene Geese in person yet, you might encounter them here – Poipu Bay being their home.

To begin, hole number 1, bordered by bunkers on both sides, should not give you trouble as the trade winds are directly behind your back and slightly from your right, so you might want to take your shot from right to left. Hole number 3 is the longest among all the par 3’s on the course, but don’t worry because you have several options here. Hole number 8 is definitely where your challenge begins, having the most difficult and scenic holes on the course.

With many restaurants to choose from near the course, you get to taste various menu items from breakfast to dinner. Overlooking the 18th hole, the Poipu Bay Clubhouse features a few dining areas with beautiful views, where you can eat at an open-air lanai or indoor. You can have a buffet breakfast, delicious sushi if you prefer Japanese food, seafood, classic Italian, or sandwiches and salads among others, along with your favorite beverages.

To compliment your experience, you can relax in one of their spas and forget about any stress that’s bugging you. If you love shopping, their Pro Shop sells fashionable golf attire and accessories with a unique Poipu Bay logo showing five iiwi or Hawaiian HoneyCreeper birds in a circular pattern like a flower. They also have casual wear if you prefer it.

Poipu Golf Course Details

Dress Code: Proper Golf Attire

Spike Policy: Soft Spike Only

GPS Tracking: Yes

Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Open: 1991

Golf Director: Craig Sasada

Golf Professional: Chad Dusenberry

Course Type: 18 hole, par 72

Rating: 73.9/71.7/69.5/70.4

Greens: Seashore Paspalum

Fairways: Bermuda

Bunkers: Yes

Water Holes: Yes

Practice Green: Yes

Driving Range: Yes

Yardage: 7123/6612/6127/5372

Slope: 134/129/125/122

Yardage Markers: Sprinklers

Club Rental: Nike $55

Lessons: Yes

Pull Carts: No

Golf Carts: Yes

Caddies: No

Five-somes Policy: No

Rider Fee: $25

Walking Allowed: No

Lockers: Yes

Showers: Yes

Club House: Yes

Pro Shop: Yes

Restaurant: Yes

Bar: Yes

Conference Facilities: No

Banquet Facilities: Yes

Lodging: Yes

Poipu Golf Course Scorecard

HOLE	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	OUT
Gold	428	524	209	380	355	573	179	374	420	3,442
Blue	416	482	185	359	342	549	137	308	367	3.145
White	376	472	163	338	308	523	127	297	324	2,928
Red	323	386	145	293	271	474	112	252	288	2,544
Men’s Hcp	15	5	13	3	11	9	17	7	1
+/-
Men’s Par	4	5	3	4	4	5	3	4	4	36
+/-
Ladies’ Hcp	13	5	17	3	11	7	15	9	1
HOLE	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	IN
Gold	429	193	435	384	537	427	501	225	550	3,681
Blue	360	166	376	357	498	401	472	199	525	3.354
White	338	143	330	310	475	366	432	184	517	3,095
Red	290	119	296	268	423	325	383	126	467	2,697
Men’s Hcp	6	18	2	14	10	12	4	16	8
+/-
Men’s Par	4	3	4	4	5	4	4	3	5	36
+/-
Ladies’ Hcp	12	10	6	14	2	8	4	18	16