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PoipuBay
2024 E-BROCHURE
ABOUT US
LOCATION: Located on the sunny south shore on the island of
Kauai, adjacent to the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa in the Poipu
Beach resort area; 25 minute drive from Lihue Airport.
PROPRIETOR: Kawailoa Development, LLP
DESIGNER: Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
COURSE OPENED: April 1991
MAILING ADDRESS: 2250 Ainako Street, Koloa, Hawaii 96756
RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION: Phone 808.742.8711 | Fax 808.742.7155
Email golfshop@poipubaygolf.com | website poipubaygolf.com
STAFF: General Manager Director of Golf
Craig Sasada, PGA Chad Dusenberry, PGA
sasada@poipubaygolf.com dusenberry@poipubaygolf.com
Assistant Golf Professional Assistant Golf Professional
Chasen Bahouth Jacob Viquelia
cbahouth@poipubaygolf.com jviquelia@poipubaygolf.com
Golf Course Superintendent
Jessie Felipe
felipe@poipubaygolf.com
2024 E-BROCHURE POIPU BAY GOLF COURSE
GOLF RATES
WINTER SUMMER-FALL
(12.16.23—3.31.24) (4.1.24—12.15.24)
BEFORE 12 P.M. $275 $250
GRAND HYATT KAUAI GUEST $255 $230
AFTER 12 P.M. $235 $225
GRAND HYATT KAUAI GUEST $215 $205
CLUB RENTAL $80 $80
PREMIUM CLUB RENTAL $95 $95
••I SHOE RENTAL $15 $15
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2024 E-BROCHURE POIPU BAY GOLF COURSE
UNDER 18 HOLES
PRACTICE & PLAY $65
Practice at the driving range and play holes 1 thru 3
Tee-time starts between 3 - 4 p.m.
Great for all levels and fun for the entire family
Special club rental rate
7 HOLE STRETCH $110
Experience holes 1 thru 7
Green fee, cart fee, GPS, and bottled water
included
Special club rental rate
NINE HOLES $140
Play the scenic Back 9 or mountain view Front 9
Tee-time for Back 9 starts between 7 - 8 a.m.
Green fee, cart fee, GPS, and bottled water
included
Special club rental rate
POIPU BAY’S OCEAN ELEVEN $165
Experience breathtaking ocean views while playing
holes 8 thru 18
Tee-time starts from 7 - 8 a.m.
Green fee, cart fee, GPS, and bottled water
included
Special club rental rate
2024 E-BROCHURE POIPU BAY GOLF COURSE
LESSONS & CLINICS
1 Hour Group Clinic $35 per person (2 - 6 participants)
Half Hour Private Lesson $45
Half Hour with Trackman Analysis $90
One Hour Private Lesson $80
One Hour Private Lesson with Trackman Analysis $180
Two Hours Playing Lesson $225
Chad Dusenberry, PGA Chasen Bahouth Jacob Viquelia
Director of Golf Assistant Golf Professional Assistant Golf Professional
2024 E-BROCHURE POIPU BAY GOLF COURSE
GROUP PLAY & CORPORATE OUTINGS
Breakaway from the boardroom and step onto our spectacular golf course with breathtaking ocean views for an unforgettable team building experience or
special event. We offer a variety of tournaments to match your group’s time and budget. If you’ve never planned an event and need guidance, we’ll be more
than happy to help. Some basic information we’ll need from you:
Contact Information
Name and size of the group
Date and time of the event
Format
Payment information
2024 E-BROCHURE POIPU BAY GOLF COURSECLUBHOUSE
The Clubhouse is 21,000 square feet and features:
Bag storage area
Locker rooms with showers and amenities
Shopping--You'll find contemporary resort logo wear and
accessories for the whole family. The golf shop features
designer collections for on and off the course.
Dining--Featuring the flavors of Hawaii, Kauai Poke at Poipu
Bay serves only the freshest ingredients. Enjoy a variety of
local and traditional menu items. Their award winning poke
dishes will have you coming back for more! Enjoy indoor or
outdoor seating with a view of the 18th hole. For catering or
general information email kauaipokeco@gmail.com.
2024 E-BROCHURE POIPU BAY GOLF COURSETHE COURSE
The 18-hole championship Poipu Bay Golf Course is a Hawaiian
Classic situated on 210 oceanfront acres adjacent to Grand Hyatt
Kauaʻi Resort & Spa.
COMBINING THE BEAUTY OF NATURE AND THE DESIGN OF
ROBERT TRENT JONES, JR
The course is bordered by emerald-green mountains, 30 acres of
tropical plants, and ancient places of worship.
85 BUNKERS, 5 WATER HAZARDS, WILDLY VARYING TRADE WINDS
The 7,123 yard, par-72 course played host to the PGA Grand Slam of
Golf from 1994-2006, with the most difficult entry requirements of
any event in golf.
GREENS
Sea Shore Paspalum hybrid (supreme). Along with being more eco
friendly by using less herbicides and water, the grass provides a
more consistent putting surface.
EXCEPTIONAL AMENITIES
In-cart satellite navigation, bottled water, and cold citrus-scented
towels to keep you refreshed after your round.
GOLF ATTIRE
Proper golf attire is required for golfers and guests. For guidelines
please contact the golf shop.
2024 E-BROCHURE POIPU BAY GOLF COURSEHOLE-BY-HOLE (1 - 4)
HOLE 1 -- Par 4 -- 428 Yards. The tradewinds are directly behind the player and slightly from the right
on the first hole, which is bordered by bunkers on both sides of the fairway. For players to take
advantage of the tradewinds at their back, the preferred shape of the tee shot should be right to left.
With this shot, the player should have little trouble carrying the bunker on the left and will be set up
for a short iron into the green. There are no distinct slopes on this green, and the break is subtle,
making it a difficult green to read and to hold.
HOLE 2 -- Par 5 -- 524 Yards. This seemingly reachable par five plays uphill and into the wind. The
large fairway bunker to the right misleads the player, as it appears to be driveable but plays longer
than it looks. Choosing the right center of the fairway gives the player the best angle for a lay-up or
the option to attack the hole in two. The well-guarded green, with bunkers, deep rough and grassy
hollows, provides penalties to those who miss it. Paying close attention to wind and grain direction is
crucial in judging putts on this hole.
HOLE 3 -- Par 3 -- 209 Yards. The third hole plays the longest of all par 3s on the course. With the
wind sweeping from left to right, his hole provides options to the player. The shape of shot off the
elevated tee will play a significant part in the decisions ahead. Players who choose a left to right
shape will need to aim significantly to the left and expect the ball to bounce and roll in the same
direction. Choosing the other shape will mean more club but better control of the ball on the ground.
Either way, this is the strongest 3 par the player will face on the course.
HOLE 4 -- Par 4 -- 380 Yards. This hole plays into prevailing winds, giving players their first taste of
the type of shots that are necessary to be successful on this course. Controlling the trajectory off the
tee and on the approach will prove crucial on all holes that play into the wind. On most of the holes
that play in this direction, par is a good score. On this hole, a large cross-bunker creates a dogleg
right for most players, but there’s plenty of room to the left. Driving the ball in the left center of the
fairway will leave players with a straightforward knock-down shot into a well-bunkered green. The
large chipping area to the right of the green, past the bunker, offers players their only bail-out on the
2nd shot.
2024 E-BROCHURE POIPU BAY GOLF COURSEHOLE-BY-HOLE (5 - 8)
HOLE 5 -- Par 4 -- 355 Yards. The 5th fairway may not be one of the longest on the course, but it
certainly provides one of the most challenging tee shots. With bunkers to the left and right, the wide,
sloping fairway feeds balls into a hollow on the left. Placing the ball in the right side of the fairway
sets up a simple pitch to a slightly elevated green. Out of all the holes that play into the wind, this one
yields the most birdies, but players who miss the fairway will be challenged to walk away with par.
HOLE 6 -- Par 5 -- 573 Yards. The longest hole on the course, the 6th has proven to play the easiest
over the years. As the course changes direction once again, play is now downwind with firm, fast
fairways giving most players a green light in going for the green. The 6th green is the second largest
on the course--odd to find it on a par five. Large undulating slopes dissect the middle of the green,
which is guarded by deep bunkers left and right. To have any chance for birdie, the player must
place the ball in the proper area of the green. The target is the left side.
HOLE 7 -- Par 3 -- 179 Yards. The shortest par 3 on the course, this is a short but difficult hole. Bunkers
surround the front, left and back of the green, and a large pond guards the right. Most players will
view this hole as an opportunity to be aggressive, using a relatively short club into a relatively large
green. However, players must judge the wind well and commit to the line to have any chance to get
it close. The wind will carry the ball, and the back bunker catches a lot of shots. The large green,
terraced from left to right, has subtle slopes, making it nearly impossible to read.
HOLE 8 -- Par 4 -- 374 yards. For most players the 8th hole is where the course begins. Here, the
course turns back into the wind, presenting some of Poipu Bay’s most difficult and scenic holes.
From the tee the player faces bunkers left and right as well as a barranca bordering the right side of
the fairway. Again, controlling the ball flight will help in keeping a straighter ball, as the wind tends to
push the ball to the right. The player’s approach shot is into the course’s smallest green, surrounded
by bunkers. If the ball is not placed in the middle to right center of the fairway, the player will face a
very awkward shot. Placing the ball on the right level of this tiered green is crucial for any chance of
birdie.
2024 E-BROCHURE POIPU BAY GOLF COURSEHOLE-BY-HOLE (9 - 12)
HOLE 9 -- Par 4 -- 420 Yards. This is the most difficult hole on the course--the number one handicap.
This daunting hole plays into the tradewinds, and large bunkers guard both sides of the fairway at
one point narrowing the fairway to only 24 yards in width. The 2nd shot plays uphill into the wind, with
a lone bunker guarding the right side of the elevated green. The green plays more narrow than it
looks, with the front and left sloping off to chipping areas. This is the first hole to feature one of four
archaeological sites on the course dating back over 500 years. The 9th hole includes a lava rock
heiau (an ancient site of worship) located to the right side of the fairway--adding historical
significance and even more challenge to this hole. Players cannot enter these culturally sensitive
areas or play balls from them. If a ball comes to rest within a heiau, it must be abandoned under
penalty of one stroke. Players who miss the fairway on this hole will need a quality golf shot or will
have to rely on their short game to save par.
HOLE 10 -- Par 4 -- 429 Yards. A very long, demanding hole. The tee shot should be placed between
the right and left fairway bunkers. This will leave the player with a 2nd shot of over 200 yards to the
green, which is guarded with bunkers on both sides and with 20% of the right side falling away to a
deep grassy hollow. The smart play is to the left side of the hole--if you’re going to make a mistake
here, don’t do it to the right. The player’s chances of an up and down is more likely.
HOLE 11 -- Par 3 -- 193 Yards. This beautifully landscaped hole presents a picturesque scene, but play
here is not as serene as it might appear. The hole plays downhill with a left to right crosswind
towards a large pond. Only after a careful study will the player realize the quick movement of the
green toward the pond. Players who miss the green will gain greater respect for the water below.
Regardless of the hole location, most players will be pleased to find the middle of the green with their
tee shot. On this hole, a well-struck golf shot is usually rewarded with par.
HOLE 12 -- Par 4 -- 435 Yards. Turning towards the mountains, this hole offers a spectacular head-on
view of Mount Haʻupu. Tee shot should be placed in left center of the fairway to position it for the
ideal 2nd shot. Players will then be faced with an uphill shot into the wind, to a green that runs narrow
from front to back. Placement of bunkers to the left, front and back of the green makes club selection
crucial.
2024 E-BROCHURE POIPU BAY GOLF COURSEHOLE-BY-HOLE (13 - 15)
HOLE 13 -- Par 4 -- 384 Yards. A relatively short par 4, this hole plays crosswind off the tee into a
narrow fairway with a bunker on the left. A pond borders the front and right of the green, so players
will want to lay up to 150 to 115 yards for their 2nd shot. Entrance to the three-tiered green is guarded
by bunkers on the left. If the hole is placed on the player’s right, choosing a direct route to the hole is
dangerous, as the pond curves back behind the hole. The player should be aggressive with a well-
placed tee shot--that will give him the best opportunity for birdie.
HOLE 14 -- Par 5 -- 537 Yards. Although not the longest in yardage, this hole plays the longest of all
the par 5s because it’s uphill and into the wind. The tee shot is blind--players can’t see the fairway.
Instead, pick a cluster of trees behind the green as target for the tee shot. Bunkers are placed to the
left and right, with a large bunker resting near the middle of the fairway. With their 2nd shot, players
must choose to go left or right. The 3rd shot plays to an elevated green with winds sweeping off the
bluff, making it difficult to judge distance to any hole location.
HOLE 15 -- Par 4 -- 427 Yards. At the 15th hole, the course turns downwind downhill and is bordered
on the left by the largest water hazard in the world: the Pacific Ocean. The spectacular ocean view
from this elevated tee sets the tone for the stunning vistas found here and on the next three holes.
Don’t get distracted. This hole doesn’t play particularly long, but three large fairway bunkers guard
the right, and then there is that massive water hazard to the left! Players have the option to bomb it
down the fairway for a short 2nd shot or place the tee shot short and left of the bunkers. Approach
shots should be aimed right to avoid the severe slope on the left side of the green. The hole plays
straight downwind, giving the player less control of the ball--hitting the fairway is a premium.
2024 E-BROCHURE POIPU BAY GOLF COURSEHOLE-BY-HOLE (16 - 18)
HOLE 16 -- Par 4 -- 501 Yards. Considered Poipu Bay’s “Signature Hole” for its combination of
challenge and beauty, the 16th hole was dubbed “the Pebble Beach of the Pacific” by Robert Trent
Jones for its sprawling run along rugged coastline. An enormous 501 yards, this hole is the longest
par 4 on the course and one of the longest in the state. Play is downhill, downwind from an elevated
tee, with a variety of challenges: a small lake followed by two fairway bunkers on the right, a sheer
cliff dropping to the ocean on the left, and a dogleg left created by an ancient rock wall and heiau,
marked as a hazard. Both fairway and green slope toward the sea. Most players will use the fairway
bunker on the right to shape their tee shot to the fairway. If they don‘t keep their ball to the right
portion of the fairway, they’ll face having to fire their next shot over the heiau. The undulating 16th
green is Poipu Bay’s largest and most contoured, guarded by three bunkers stretching from the right
to the back of the green. Players will be pleased to walk away from this hole with a four.
HOLE 17 -- Par 3 -- 225 Yards. This elevated tee offers a spectacular ocean vista--and a prime whale
watching viewpoint during winter months! This hole includes two protected ancient structures: a
heiau situated adjacent to the elevated tee and a stone wall to the left of the fairway. This is the
longest par 3 on the course, but downhill and downwind the hole plays shorter than the yardage
indicates. Aiming to the left of the green will allow the tradewinds to move the ball right. The green is
guarded by bunkers left and right. Holding this green with a mid to long iron will be difficult.
HOLE 18 -- Par 5 -- 550 Yards. A strategy hole, with a large pond on the left of the fairway and green
and a lateral hazard on the right. A solid tee shot over the center of the fairway bunker may allow the
player to go for the green in two. Players who don’t find the fairway will often choose to lay up. The
center to back of the green runs away from the player, making the 3rd shot difficult to hold. Coming
into this hole, players are looking to finish on a high note by making birdie.
2024 E-BROCHURE POIPU BAY GOLF COURSEPOIPU BAY'S "SIGNATURE" 16TH HOLE
Poipu Bay’s par 4, 16th hole was dubbed “the Pebble Beach of the Pacific” by
Robert Trent Jones, Jr. for its sprawling run along rugged coastline. Named one of
the “Best 18 Holes in the West” by Los Angeles Magazine, the 16th is one of Poipu
Bay’s most scenic--and challenging--holes, featuring panoramic ocean and
mountain vistas with both fairway and green sloping toward the sea.
An enormous 501 yards, this hole is the longest par 4 on the course and one of the
longest in the state. Play is downhill from an elevated tee, with a variety of
challenges: a small lake followed by two fairway bunkers on the right, a dogleg
left created by an ancient rock wall and heiau marked as a hazard, and a severe
drop in elevation on the left bordered by sheer cliffs and the largest water hazard
in the world--the Pacific Ocean. The undulating 16th green is Poipu Bay’s largest
and its most contoured, guarded by three bunkers stretching from the right to the
back of the green.
The 16th hole plays downwind, and depending upon its intensity the wind can
assist in producing some pretty impressive accomplishments. Normally, however,
this hole challenges even the most fearless players. “It’s just hard,” said Tiger
Woods about Poipu Bay’s 16th hole at the 2002 PGA Grand Slam of Golf. “It’s a
brutal hole. You know if you pull it left you are hitting again, and if you hit it right
you are making a bogey. You just have to be real committed on that hole.”
2024 E-BROCHURE POIPU BAY GOLF COURSEGRAND SLAM OF GOLF 1994 - 2006
2006 Tiger Woods 70-66-136 1999 Champion Match: Tiger Woods def. Davis Love III
Jim Furyk 67-71-138 3rd Place Match: Jose Maria Olazabal def. Paul Lawrie
Geoff Ogilvy 68-74-142 1st Round Match: Tiger Woods def. Paul Lawrie
Mike Weir 71-74-145 1st Round Match: Davis Love III def. Jose Maria Olazabal
2005 Tiger Woods 67-64-131 1998 Champion Match: Tiger Woods def. Vijay Singh
Phil Mickelson 70-68-138 3rd Place Match: Lee Janzen def. Mark O’Meara
Michael Campbell 73-70-143 1st Round Match: Tiger Woods def. Lee Janzen
Vijay Singh 75-69-144 1st Round Match: Vijay Singh def. Mark O’Meara
2004 Phil Mickelson 68-59-127 1997 Ernie Els 68-65-133
Vijay Singh 66-66-132 Tiger Woods 66-70-136
Retief Goosen 65-68-133 Davis Love III 71-67-138
Todd Hamilton 70-75-145 Justin Leonard 77-72-149
2003 Jim Furyk 67-68-135 1996 Tom Lehman 68-66-134
Mike Weir 72-71-143 Steve Jones 70-66-136
Shaun Micheel 75-70-145 Nick Faldo 67-72-139
Ben Curtis 73-73-146 Mark Brooks 74-73-147
2002 Tiger Woods 66-61-127 1995 Ben Crenshaw 72-68-140
Justin Leonard 69-72-141 Corey Pavin 71-70-141
Davis Love III 72-69-141 Steve Elkington 71-70-141
Rich Beem 72-73-145 John Daly 73-73-146
2001 Tiger Woods 67-65-132 1994 Greg Norman 70-66-136
David Toms 68-67-135 Nick Price 70-69-139
Retief Goosen 71-66-137 Ernie Els 72-71-143
David Duval 76-72-148 Jose Maria Olazabal 74-70-144
2000 Tiger Woods 71-68-139
Vijay Singh 69-70-139
Tom Lehman 73-70-143
Paul Azinger 74-74-148
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