Poipu Bay Golf Course

Koloa, HI • Public

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Overview

Situated on the south shore of Kauai, Poipu Bay is a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that hosted the PGA Grand Slam of Golf from 1994 to 2006. Formerly a member of our 100 Greatest Public ranking, the course plays over 210 oceanfront acres and features wide fairways and large greens, making this a playable layout. There are numerous historical sites on the course, including several ancient Hawaiian heiau—places of worship—and centuries-old handmade stone walls.

About

Holes 18

Length 7123

Slope 128

Price $209

Facility Type Public

Designer Robert Trent Jones, Jr., ASGCA

Awards

100 Greatest Public: Ranked 77th, 2007-'08. Ranked 91st, 2013-'14. Ranked 97th, 2019-'20.

Best in State: Ranked inside the top 10, 1993, 1997, 2007. Ranked 11th, 2021-'22, 2023-'24. Ranked 12th, 2017-'20. Ranked 13th, 2013-'14. Ranked 14th, 2011-'12, 2015-'16. Ranked inside the top 15, 1995, 1999-2005, 2009-'10.

Panelists

Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists

4.1

100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES

Shot Options

6.7423

Character

6.7062

Challenge

6.7218

Layout Variety

6.7545

Fun

6.9463

Aesthetics

7.2748

Conditioning

6.7706

Reviews

1 / 5

Review

“Solid, yet fairly typical resort-style course until you hit the 15th hole. The last 4 holes really end your round on a positive note. Extremely scenic and fun to play. The rest of the course is usually in good condition, and unless the wind is howling, it doesn't play too difficult."

2022

2 / 5

Review

“This course flies a bit under the radar but shouldn't. My wife and I enjoy this course a lot. It is in impeccable condition, fun to play, and beautiful."

2021

3 / 5

Review

“Very nice resort course with several holes on the water. Spectacular views of the ocean on the backside."

2018

4 / 5

Review

“Poipu Bay is quite a good experience overall. The clubhouse is very nice, the staff is quite friendly and the practice range is good. The course is a bit of a sleeper for most of the round and then turns back to the clubhouse and is a real gem. Generous fairways are a trademark at Poipu Bay, so tee shots are not a huge premium. The greens are quite large, so accurate green reading is a must! The trade winds aren't too severe at Poipu Bay, so you don't feel beat up during the round."

2018

5 / 5