Puakea Golf Course
Designed by architect Robin Nelson, Puakea is open to the public as a daily fee golf course. The course is resort quality and built on more than 200 acres of historic property, which was once a sugar cane plantation.
Sports Illustrated stated the Puakea Golf Course “is too spectacular to keep off our list…dramatic in the extreme, the course offers fabulous views of the Pacific and is built amid volcanic cliffs, massive ravines, giant sinkholes and lush tropical undergrowth.”
The 18-hole, par 72 layout offers a variety of looks for golfers of all skill levels. Puakea has rolling mounds, strategic bunkering, water features, and a spread of foliage that shape it’s 6,954 yards.
Regular Rates
| Rate | |
| Guest | $170 |
| Kama’aina | $69 |
| Junior Rate | $18 |
| Club Rental | $70 |
Cart and tax included in rate
- Collared shirts and covered footwear required.
- We offer PXG rental clubs (one sleeve of PXG Xtreme Tour golf balls included)
Special Online Rates
Book online for our best rates.
| Rate | |
| ***First 50 daily visiting guests will receive 20% when booking online*** | $136 (includes cart and range balls) |
| Kama’aina Special | $55 (includes cart and range balls) |
Kaua’i Resident Monthly Club
$100 for the Calendar Month
Available for Kaua’i Residents with valid state of Hawai’i IDs.
Benefits include:
– First round of the month free
– $30 green fee for remainder of calendar month (includes cart and warm up range balls)
– FREE late afternoon walking (time varies depending on sunset)
The Course
Front Nine
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | OUT |
| Green | 404 | 558 | 407 | 180 | 359 | 176 | 389 | 510 | 438 | 3421 |
| Blue | 390 | 530 | 367 | 149 | 342 | 176 | 364 | 489 | 410 | 3217 |
| White | 373 | 476 | 348 | 141 | 331 | 156 | 330 | 466 | 386 | 3007 |
| Men’s Handicap | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | – |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 |
| Red | 296 | 426 | 321 | 120 | 302 | 113 | 249 | 411 | 346 | 2584 |
| Ladies Handicap | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | – |
Back Nine
| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | IN | TOT |
| Green | 401 | 560 | 397 | 228 | 390 | 446 | 134 | 455 | 522 | 3533 | 6954 |
| Blue | 363 | 528 | 356 | 200 | 369 | 403 | 120 | 420 | 495 | 3254 | 6471 |
| White | 329 | 510 | 339 | 171 | 345 | 380 | 109 | 393 | 478 | 3054 | 6061 |
| Men’s Handicap | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | – | – |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Red | 306 | 446 | 298 | 118 | 310 | 328 | 100 | 310 | 425 | 2641 | 5225 |
| Ladies Handicap | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | – | – |
A Practice Place Like No Other
Puakea has a spacious practice facility. On July 1, 2003 Puakea Golf Course reopened an exciting new 18-hole layout with a new driving range, short-game practice area, and putting green. Our all grass driving range has 6 target greens with a backdrop of the Wai’ale’ale Mountain Range. The short-game area allows one to practice a wide range of pitches accompanied by a large bunker for all shots. Roll some putts at our large practice green offering a variety slope conditions.
Private instruction is available by appointment only. Email us at info@puakeagolf.com for instruction inquiries.
Come out and enjoy today!
Meet Our Staff
T.J. Esaki-Kua
Director of Golf
Born and raised on Kauaʻi, T.J. returns home with his family to take the helm at the course he practiced and played at during his junior and collegiate years.
Over the past 9 years, T.J. has gathered knowledge in different areas of the game. In addition to his playing experience, he has operated golf retail locations, worked with a major golf equipment manufacturer, and learned from golf course operators at both private and public venues in Hawai’i and California.
He is excited to use his knowledge to further the mission of Puakea Golf Course in growing the game of golf.
Camden Nakashima
Assistant Golf Professional
Camden is Waimea High School graduate from Hanapēpē where he lettered in golf and soccer. His experience inn the golf industry started at Kukui’ula where he worked his way up from a cart attendee to manager. He most recently held the role as a PXG representative who specialized in club fittings and retail.
Camden is very knowledgeable about club fittings and is available for lessons as well. He looks forward to the opportunity to continue to make Puakea Golf everyone’s home course.
Mike Zierdt
Assistant Golf Professional
Mike was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama and grew up with a golf club in his hands. After a collegiate career at West Point and University of North Alabama, he moved to Arizona and caddied on the Korn Ferry Tour for about five years.
Mike moved to the Big Island in 2022, then Kaua’i in 2023. Look for his signature smile and flowing hair around the Pro Shop to schedule a lesson to improve your golf game. He can be contacted at mzierdt@puakeagolf.com.
