ABOUT THE
PUAKEA GOLF COURSE ON THE ISLAND OF KAUAI, HAWAII
This Robin
Nelson-designed layout is located mere minutes from the Marriott. While the
cover of this “book” doesn’t impress when pulling into the “clubhouse” (a
double-wide trailer), a few holes into the round you realize you’re on an
outstanding design. And for good reason. Puakea was a 10-hole, truncated oddity
for nearly 10 years after Hurricane Iniki wreaked havoc on Kauai in 1992.
Between then and when AOL co-founder Steve Case purchased the course and had
Nelson complete his design, Nelson played the course roughly 20 times. He became
intimately acquainted with the prevailing trade winds and used this insight when
completing Puakea. As a result the wind is a significant factor to be reckoned
with, making for a delightful, demanding round.
The back nine of Puakea is perhaps the “hidden gem” of Kauai, each hole flowing
seamlessly with the land, offering up-close mountain views adjacent to where
many Hollywood films were shot (including “Jurassic Park”). Nelson offers
numerous risk-reward shots throughout, keeping concentration high throughout the
last putt on 18 is a must.
KAUAI GOLF DEALS
5 Nights 5 Rounds
$1299 per person Book
Now
GUEST COMMENTS
Gentlemen,
Wanted to let you know that the golf package you put together for
us was outstanding!!! The golf courses were fantastic, and the
views from the courses will be remembered forever! Will keep your
info on file, and when we return, will have you schedule our
trip.
