Princeville Makai Golf Course - Cheap Hawaiian Activities

One of the most stunning golf courses in the world is Princeville Makai, Architect Robert Trent Jones Jr’s masterpiece located in Kauai.

That is why this newly-renovated 18-hole, par-72 course received many awards including the Top 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses in America by Golf Digest, Top 3 Best Courses You Can Play in Hawaii by GolfWeek, and named as one of America’s “Top 5 Great Golf Settings” in the world by National Geographic Traveler.

As soon as you step foot on the course, you immediately feel the Aloha spirit as the beauty of the serene lakes, native woodlands, and Bali Hai and Hanalei Bays unfold before your eyes. Since it’s million-worth renovations by the same golf course designer, you can now enjoy playing on the fairways and greens covered with beautiful Seashore Paspalum turf grasses. Bunkers were also reshaped, challenging your golf skills and patience to a whole new level.

We say its signature 7th hole, 213 yards from the back tees, is a real test to professionals with challenging tee shots over scenic cliffs to a green that is surrounded by white bunkers. But don’t worry, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Of course, beginners can also play here, or perhaps you want to try their 9-hole wood course if you simply want to have fun and enjoy the vistas with your family and friends.

If you haven’t practiced your best shot for a long time, their newly-improved practice facility features two large new practice tees, a practice fairway bunker, seven target greens with bunkers, a teaching tee, and a short game practice complex. For those who love shopping or wish to buy gifts for their significant others, their golf shop sells leading brands for men and women such as Greg Norman, Adidas, Under Armour, Travis Mathew, and Peter Millar, among others.

For dining needs, try Makai grill, which you can find at the back lanai of their clubhouse. They serve breakfast, lunch, and a happy hour menu every day. You can have a taste of their burritos, organic chicken panini, tuna salad sandwiches, different kinds of salads, chicken wings, coconut shrimp, and many more.

Princeville Makai Golf Course Details

Dress Code: Proper Golf Attire

Spike Policy: Soft Spike Only

GPS Tracking: Yes

Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Open: 1971

Golf Director: Alex Nakajima

Golf Professional: Eric Belmonte

Course Type: 18 holes, par 72

Rating: 75.4/71.4/69.6/66.5

Greens: Seashore Paspalum

Fairways: Seashore Paspalum

Bunkers: Yes

Water Holes: Yes

Practice Green: Yes

Driving Range: Yes

Yardage: 7223/6476/6134/5358

Slope: 134/127/125/118

Yardage Markers: Granite Stone

Club Rental: Callaway $65

Lessons: Yes

Pull Carts: No

Golf Carts: Yes

Caddies: No

Five-somes Policy: No

Rider Fee: $35

Walking Allowed: Yes

Lockers: Yes

Showers: No

Club House: Yes

Pro Shop: Yes

Restaurant: Yes

Bar: Yes

Lodging: Yes

Conference Facilities: No

Banquet Facilities: No

Princeville Makai Golf Course Scorecard

HOLE	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	OUT
Black	464	611	181	385	540	446	213	359	403	3,602
Blue	427	570	153	334	500	409	173	294	368	3,228
White	397	549	150	312	479	395	155	278	346	3,061
Red	333	538	130	279	443	367	120	254	326	2,790
Men’s Hcp	13	9	15	1	11	3	7	17	5
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Men’s Par	4	5	3	4	5	4	3	4	4	36
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Ladies’ Hcp	11	1	13	9	3	7	17	15	5
HOLE	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	IN
Black	399	520	450	255	338	414	202	476	567	3,621
Blue	363	479	420	198	292	355	197	410	534	3,248
White	340	462	420	175	288	342	171	370	505	3,073
Red	320	432	341	145	261	323	113	330	403	2,568
Men’s Hcp	6	14	2	4	18	10	12	8	16
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Men’s Par	4	5	4	3	4	4	3	4	5	36
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Ladies’ Hcp	2	6	10	16	14	12	18	8	4