Golf course
Puakea Golf Course
4 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Deann K
March 22, 2022
“Puakea Grill” hours of operation breakfast: 7am to 10:30am lunch 10:30am to 6p. Great food, local favorites and comfortable atmosphere.
Bruce & Micah
May 16, 2019
Do a little shopping at Kukui Grove, grab a bite to eat at Kalapaki Joes, and then maybe squeeze in a round of golf before calling it a day? Sounds like a plan to me. Except, you're probably thinking, "Don't you have to do quite a bit of driving until you get to the nearest golf course?" Not at all. Just a minute drive beyond Costco on Nuhou Street and you will find the views suddenly open up to more than 200 acres of green, displaying an 18-hole layout, all open to the public. Any golf activity in sight has been tucked away behind retail shops and residential houses. This place is called Puakea Golf Course; it has been open for play since 1997 and designed by Robin Nelson. The golf course is built on historic sugar plantation property and was still in construction when Hurricane Iniki hit the islands in 1992; it wasn't until 2003 when development of the course was completed. In fact, before Robin Nelson returned to finish Puakea. It had 10 holes open for play and, oddly enough, was garnered with the distinction of being in the "Top 10" nine-hole facilities in the US by Sports Illustrated in 1997. Golf Week ranked Puakea 7th best in Hawaii in 2008 and 15th in 2010, respectively. When playing on the course you may notice some familiar images, Puakea is built at the foot of the Haupu Ridge, where much of Jurassic Park was filmed. No better place for a photo opportunity if you are an avid moviegoer. Puakea boasts a few amenities for its players: a practice facility, a pro shop, and Ho'okipa Cafe. Within the practice facility, golfers will have access to over 30 hitting stations and grass tees, clinics, as well as private and group lessons. The pro shop offers the latest in golfing equipment to help you improve your game, including the best in fashion and fabric technology. Ho'okipa Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch, and pupus from 7am-sunset. Whether you're there to golf or to enjoy the Puakea atmosphere, the Ho'okipa Cafe also hosts parties and even offers catering services. There’s a lot to love about this resort-quality course. So, maybe it’s time to start planning your next trip into town.
Do a little shopping at Kukui Grove, grab a bite to eat at Kalapaki Joes, and then maybe squeeze in a round of golf before calling it a day? Sounds like a plan to me. Except, you're probably thinking, "Don't you have to do quite a bit of driving until you get to the nearest golf course?" Not at all.…
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Location
4150 Nuhou St
Lihue, HI