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Kukuiolono Course

Kukuiolono Golf Course

Kalaheo, HI, USA
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18 holesPar 726,154 yds74.5/116

About this course

Kukuiolono Golf Course sits on the southern coast of Kauai in Kalaheo, occupying land that was once part of a private estate. The course was designed by Toya Shirai and operates as a public nine-hole facility within Kukuiolono Park, which also encompasses Japanese gardens and scenic overlooks above the Pacific Ocean. The property's elevation provides views across the island's southern shore and out toward the water. The layout plays across rolling terrain with modest elevation changes characteristic of Kauai's landscape. The nine holes can be played twice from different tees to create an eighteen-hole round. Mature trees, including Norfolk pines and eucalyptus, frame several holes, and the course maintains a straightforward design without extensive bunkering or water hazards. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography rather than imposing dramatic features on the land. Kukuiolono functions as an accessible municipal course serving both residents and visitors to Kauai. Green fees remain notably modest compared to resort courses elsewhere on the island. The park setting and the course's integration with the surrounding gardens reflect the property's history as a private estate that was donated for public use. The facility offers a relaxed atmosphere and represents a more traditional, unpretentious approach to Hawaiian golf, distinct from the resort-style courses that dominate much of the state's golf tourism.

Quick facts

Location
Kalaheo, HI, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1928
Designer
Toya Shirai
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,154 yards
Difficulty
74.5/116

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Common questions about Kukuiolono

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Kukuiolono was designed by Toya Shirai.

Yes. Kukuiolono is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Kukuiolono is 72.

Kukuiolono plays 6,154 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Kukuiolono is 116.

Kukuiolono is a 18-hole course.

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