Princeville at Princeville Golf & Country Club

The Princeville Golf & Country Club sits on the northern shore of Kauai, where the course occupies dramatic clifftop terrain overlooking Hanalei Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed the layout to take full advantage of the property's elevation changes and coastal views, routing holes along bluffs and through rolling terrain that characterizes this part of the island. The setting places golfers amid tropical vegetation and trade wind conditions that influence play throughout the round.

Jones incorporated the natural topography into a design that moves between elevated tee shots and approach play to greens positioned near cliff edges or set against mountain backdrops. Several holes play directly along the ocean, where the combination of wind, elevation, and forced carries over ravines creates strategic interest. The course features the broad, sculpted bunkering and large green complexes typical of Jones's work from this period, with an emphasis on visual drama drawn from the landscape.

Princeville operates as part of a resort community that developed in the 1970s and has evolved through subsequent ownership changes. The course serves both resort guests and members, functioning as a destination layout where the natural beauty of Kauai's north shore remains the defining characteristic. The routing takes advantage of views toward Bali Hai and the surrounding peaks of the island's interior, making the setting as much a part of the experience as the golf itself.