
Poipu Bay Course
Poipu Bay Golf Course




About this course
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.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in HI
Quick facts
- Location
- Koloa, HI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1991
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,123 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.5/128
- Course Vaults score
- 7.9
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Lihue Airport on Kauai's eastern shore, a compact gateway that feels worlds away from the bustle of Honolulu yet welcomes direct flights from the mainland. The drive south to Poipu Bay Golf Course unfolds over twenty leisurely minutes, tracing the island's southeastern coastline as sugarcane fields and volcanic ridgelines give way to the sun-drenched resort enclave of Poipu. Private aircraft can arrange landing at Lihue with ease, and the final approach along Poipu Road delivers glimpses of turquoise water and black lava rock before reaching the course's dramatic clifftop perch above the Pacific.

FAQ
Common questions about Poipu Bay
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Poipu Bay has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 55 logged golfers.
Poipu Bay was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr..
Yes. Poipu Bay 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.




