Poipu Bay Golf Course in Koloa, Hawaii, USA | GolfPass
Poipu Bay GC
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4.6
176 Reviews 176 Reviews
5 Stars
131
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.9
88.8%
Recommend this course
166 out of 176 reviews
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4.9
17 Reviews 17 Reviews
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 reviews
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4.9
20 Reviews 20 Reviews
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.0%
Recommend this course
19 out of 20 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7123 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.9

Poipu Bay Golf Course has an ideal location between the beautiful coastline and lush emerald mountains. The course sprawls across 210 acres of tropical flowers and vegetation. The site is the former home to an ancient Hawaiian village, whose remnants have been incorporated into the course. Golfers have the rare opportunity to play next to 500-year-old handmade stone walls. Poipu Bay's links-style layout features firm fairways, 85 bunkers, and five water hazards throughout. There are open fronts that allow the ball to roll onto the putting surface. Water hazards come into play on eight holes. The unpredictable winds are the most challenging element of this course. The final two holes provide a memorable finish. The 17th features an ancient rock formation known as Mahualepu and the last hole is a demanding par 5 with a large pond on the left and a lateral hazard on the right.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Paspalum Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1991) Donald Knott (1991) Gary Linn (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn at all times

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Banquet Facilities, Spa, Showers, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.6
176 Reviews (176)

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Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Poipu golf

Excellent course!
Stunning views!
Challenging yet playable!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Value

We played three courses during our stay on Kawai. This was by far the best course we played for the value that we paid.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful views.

This course was beautiful to play. Long and tough for the wives but they enjoyed the view. A must play if you are on the island.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Poipu Bay Golf, Hawaii Golf at it’s Finest

This is one of the most beautiful courses that I’ve ever played. The maintenance and upkeep of the course is fantastic. The layout is challenging but fair. The trade winds often come into play as the course is located right on the ocean. Staff have always been very friendly, welcoming, and professional. I wouldn’t mind if the price to play wasn’t quite so high but this is golf in Hawaii where everything is pricy. I thoroughly enjoyed playing this course and play it a couple of times whenever we’re on Kauai. I’d recommend giving this course a try if you’re ever on Kauai.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Does not disappoint, golf and views are exceptional

Have played her a number of times, and love the course. Played in well under 4 hrs. Course in great shape. Nice carts, good GPS and very friendly staff. Love this place.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poipu bay

One of the prettiest courses I ever played

Excellent condition

Staff not super friendly… tried to hit balls after my round wanted to charge an additional 50 bucks on top of 300

Spectacular views

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course and Experience

The course was in great shape, and the staff was very friendly and courteous. I’ll be playing it again before departing Kauai.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Course In Good Shape Despite Rain

I can see why this has been a Golf Digest Top 100 Public course. Starts off a little plain then builds to the more picturesque back nine. Decent elevation changes & plays differently each hole depending on the wind. Played in the afternoon after morning rain & no one ahead of me. Bunkers were raked & maintained and fairways had no burnt spots & I could count on good lies.

Greens were of average speed, stimp probably 9. But the maintenance crew can’t cut Seaside Paspalum too short & they probably want to keep them at resort speeds. There are some greens with some decent sloping & mounding to keep it interesting.

The practice range & greens were grass & very nicely kept.

I paid slightly reduced afternoon rate & it was worth it. Now that I’ve played both and for a benchmark, I would return to play here twice for cost of one round at Kapalua.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golfing vacation

We have played golf all over the island it was by far one of the best experiences we had during our stay. I’m so happy we played it last or it be others would have probably been a let down

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great Course, beautiful scenery, good greens

If there is a more beautiful course to play, I haven't found it. Had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Save your money

While I understand that they are undergoing an irrigation upgrade, it is not currently worth the top dollar price that they are charging. I knew that there would be one tempo hole due to work. They even called me the night before to make sure that I knew of this and knocked $10 off the price due to the ongoing work.
When I arrived the next day the pro shop again asked if I knew about the temp hole. He then went on to say that one of the other par 4s was playing a little shorter as well. It turned out that this other whole was shortened from approximately 420 yards to 130 yards. In my mind, this would constitute a second temp hole.
Before I even teed off, I went to the driving range. The starter was very nice, but said that they were limited to seven hitting locations. This meant that I may have to give up my spot to someone with an earlier tee time. As it turned out, that didn’t happen. But I rushed through the warm-up.
I had a flight to catch shortly after my round, so I wanted to take a shower. I was assured prior to playing that they had shower facilities. Once I got undressed I realized that there were no towels and two of the three showers had no soap.
This was meant to be a world class facility and a course on my bucket list. I appreciate the $10 discount, but that certainly didn’t make up for a poor experience.

Save your money and play Kiahula (sp) course instead. It’s about one mile away. It doesn’t have the views of the ocean. But the chorus was in very good condition. How much better Golf experience.

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Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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