Kauai
Poipu Bay Golf Course
South Shore resort / ocean bluff
Poipu Bay is the South Shore golf answer. It may not hit the same visual ceiling as Makai, but it is easier to fit into a sun-and-resort trip and has a real tournament-history hook.
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Poipu Bay is the South Shore golf answer. It may not hit the same visual ceiling as Makai, but it is easier to fit into a sun-and-resort trip and has a real tournament-history hook.
Best for
South Shore stays, Grand Hyatt guests, and former Grand Slam of Golf history
Watch out
Wind and the fact that the best scenery arrives late
How to play it
Strong play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Former Grand Slam venue
- South Shore weather
- Good resort fit
- Strong finishing stretch
Watch-outs
- Less dramatic than Makai for much of the round
- Premium pricing
- Resort pace
Signature holes
15, 16, 17, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
2026 posted rate is $295 before noon and $245 after noon; second round within 10 days is $200.
Best season
April-October: Best general golf window.
Caddies / walking
Mostly cart/resort golf.
Replay priority
Medium-high
Booking move
Pick North Shore or South Shore first, then book Makai/Poipu/Hokuala around that base.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
April-October: Best general golf window.
Jan
72F / 50F
Sun Best; rain Low
Feb
75F / 53F
Sun Best; rain Low
Mar
79F / 57F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
84F / 62F
Sun Good; rain Medium
May
89F / 68F
Sun Hot; rain High
Jun
92F / 73F
Sun Hot; rain High
Google review
5/5 - 2 months ago
Excellent golf facilities and course. Very wi dynamic when we played. The course is beautiful, especially while oceanside. One of the best courses on the island!
Excellent golf facilities and course. Very wi dynamic when we played. The course is beautiful, especially while oceanside. One of the best courses on the island!
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5/5 - 6 months ago
Beautiful course in great condition! Amazing views, friendly staff, great practice facilities. After reading another review I wanted to note there were numerous marshalls on the course who did a great job, we played 7 times & all rounds in the 4 hour range. Highly recommend! Can'
Beautiful course in great condition! Amazing views, friendly staff, great practice facilities. After reading another review I wanted to note there were numerous marshalls on the course who did a great job, we played 7 times & all rounds in the 4 hour range. Highly recommend! Can'
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4/5 - 2 months ago
Beautiful, best course tourist can play on the south shore of the island.
It is a bit pricey, but staff is great and views to remember forever.
Only reason not 5 starts is that if you are on other parts of the island, I would recommend playing the courses nearer as travel can be
Beautiful, best course tourist can play on the south shore of the island.
It is a bit pricey, but staff is great and views to remember forever.
Only reason not 5 starts is that if you are on other parts of the island, I would recommend playing the courses nearer as travel can be
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