POIPU BAY GOLF COURSE
🇺🇸 Koloa, HI, USA
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

Poipu Bay, carved into the sun-drenched coastline of Kauai's southern shore, is defined by its dramatic dance between manicured greens and the raw beauty of the Pacific. Designed in the late 1980s, the course embraces its resort setting, favoring generous fairways and strategic bunkering over penal length. While receptive to the casual player, swirling coastal winds and cunningly placed hazards keep even seasoned golfers honest.
Originally crafted to maximize ocean views and capitalize on the gentle, rolling terrain, Poipu Bay underwent enhancements to sharpen its strategic elements, resulting in a course that rewards thoughtful play and bold shot-making. From 1994 to 2006, the course hosted the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, where major champions like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson battled the elements and each other, solidifying its place in the modern golf landscape.
Though not among the nation's most discussed layouts, Poipu Bay holds a special place in the hearts of those who appreciate the aloha spirit and a memorable round of golf. The clubhouse, known for its relaxed ambiance and panoramic ocean vistas, is where stories from the day's play are shared over mai tais, solidifying its reputation as a welcoming haven for golfers of all levels.
Reviews
Scenic stretch of holes along the ocean from 15-17. Overall felt the layout was pretty forgettable but had an oddly high number of short par 4’s. Hate the no walking allowed policy.
Course was awesome! A bit spendy but was glad I played there. Beautiful scenery and a good challenge. Would highly recommend.
Great Kuaii course! Great layout and good challenges. Conditions aren’t the best but the layout and hills to the course make it a “real” and “true” test of golf. Spurts of a few holes in a row run the same direction, so bear down into the wind and ride it when it’s at your back
Some courses are just downright fun, and I absolutely adored this place. Conditions were excellent, with some expected big winds from Hawaii winter play – which only made the round more enjoyable. If you play one course in Kauai, I would recommend this by a long shot. Teed off at 2 and finished by 5. Wifey joined me too. One of my favorite rounds ever. Play the blues and have yourself a day. (Practice facilities are also fantastic)
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Poipu Bay at Poipu Bay Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 24 explicit golfer ratings.
Poipu Bay was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr..
Yes. Poipu Bay at Poipu Bay Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Poipu Bay is 72.
Poipu Bay plays 7,123 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Poipu Bay is 128.