Hitting the links on the island of Kaua‘i means negotiating pristine fairways, tropical landscapes and beautiful ocean vistas. But don’t let this natural beauty distract you, as the Garden Isle offers up some of the true tests of the game that will challenge your skills, and concentration.
For a taste of Kauai golf, check out our pro tip from Steven Murphy at the Prince Course:
 | POIPU BAY GOLF COURSE Sprawled between lush mountains and rugged ocean cliffs on Kaua‘i’s sunny South Shore, Po‘ipū Bay Golf Course boasts 18 championship holes that are as visually stunning as they are challenging. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Poipu Bay is one of the most highly acclaimed resort courses in the Pacific. From 1994-2006, the course played host to the annual PGA Grand Slam of Golf, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the golf world. A round at Po‘ipū Bay Golf Course affords you the opportunity to experience the sheer pleasures and daunting challenges of a course recognized as one of America’s finest and to “play where champions play.” (808) 742-8711. www.poipubay.com |
 | PRINCE GOLF COURSE It’s not the scenery that earned the Prince Course Golf Digest’s rating as “Hawai‘i’s No. 1 Golf Course,” it’s the incredible design Robert Trent Jones, Jr. created to turn rolling terrain into a links-style Golf Course that will challenge you like no other. This 18-hole, par-72 Golf Course climbs slopes and careens down hills as a demanding layout that calls for your best-planned shots. Named for Prince Albert, son of Hawai‘i’s King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, Golf at the Prince Golf Course is truly a royal experience. Reward yourself with a visit to one of “America’s Top 100 Golf Courses,” a masterpiece of design in a majestic setting. (808) 826-5001. www.princeville.com |
