‘Garden Isle’ named to U.S. News and World’s list of ‘Best Adventure Vacations’
(KAUA’I, Hawaii) – The fall season is the perfect time for golfers to take advantage of Kaua’i’s golf clubs and affiliated resorts that have all recently undergone major expansions and refurbishments and are rated among the best in their category.
• Kauai Lagoons Golf Club: Located adjacent to the Kaua’i Marriott Resort on Kalapaki Beach, Kaua’i Lagoons unveiled the new Kiele Moana (Ocean) Nine in the spring, providing golfers the chance to experience the longest stretch of continuous ocean holes in Hawaii. Through Sept. 30, visitors can take advantage of a special $95 18-hole green fee and $25 club rental after 11 a. m., seven days a week. This is a savings of up to $60 off the normal morning green fee and up to $25 off the morning club rental. For tee times or more information visit www.kauailagoonsgolf.com or call 1.800.634.6400.
• Makai Golf Club: Stay a minimum of five nights at The St. Regis Princeville Resort and receive two rounds of golf at the newly renovated Makai Golf Club and two signature treatments at the resort’s renowned Halela’a Spa. Rates start at $625 by using the code “GOLFSPA8” at www.makaigolf.com or by calling 1.808.826.1912.
• Puakea Golf Course: This local gem – ranked No. 15 in the state by Golfweek – is offering a Ho’okipa Special Rate of $79 for 18 holes. The package includes warm-up balls at the range and a complimentary rider. Club rentals are available for $25. Call 1.808.245.8756 or visit www.puakeagolf.com for more information.
• Poipu Bay Golf Course: The former home of the PGA’s Grand Slam of Golf, Poipu Bay has a new “Second Round Rate” for players who want to experience the renowned course twice within a 10-day period. Through Dec. 31, a second round is offered for just $115 if played within 10 days after the first round. PoipuBay reopened in December, 2010 following the installation of the eco-friendly Seashore Paspalum turf on all greens. Call 1-800-858-6300 or visit www.poipubaygolf.com for more information.
In addition, Princeville’s Prince Golf Course on Kaua’i’s North Shore is expected to re-open later this year after closing in January to begin an extensive renovation project. In recent years, The Prince Course has been ranked the No. 1 course in golf-rich Hawaii and is regularly rated as one of the top courses in America.
The goal of the project is to reclaim the fairways and tranquil streams that have been narrowed or hidden by encroaching rainforest. In addition, the course’s bunkers are being remodeled and the greens will be resurfaced and restored to their original shapes. The award-winning firm of RTJII is serving as lead architect on the project, under the direction of Robert Trent Jones, Jr., the original designer. For more information call 1.800.826.1105 or visit www.princeville.com.
These deals are being offered on the heels of Kaua’i earning the No. 3 spot on U.S. News and World Report’s list of “16 Best Adventure Vacations in the USA,” ranking the highest of three Hawaiian islands in the report.
Citing the “Garden Isle’s “acres of misty rainforests, plummeting waterfalls and jagged cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean,” U.S. News and World called Kaua’i one of the “world’s most spectacular islands.” The list was compiled via feedback from an independent collection of published travel writers and U.S. News Travel website users. Yellowstone and Yosemite ranked No. 1 and 2 on the list.
“We are thrilled to see Kaua’i once again earn recognition from such a nationally respected source,” said Sue Kanoho, executive director of the Kaua’i Visitors Bureau. “People are inspired by Kaua’i’s tropical beauty, serenity and diversity of activities available, not the least of which is golf, thanks to our array of award-winning courses.”
About “Kaua’i: Discover Golf’s Ultimate Island Green”
Kaua’i offers more than 50 miles of white sand beaches — more beach per mile than any other island in Hawaii. Only four percent of the island is developed for commercial and residential use.
For more information about golf on the Garden Isle visit www.kauaidiscovery.com/activities/golfing/, www.twitter.com/kauaiGolf, or call 800-262-1400.
The unique attributes of the golf destination cooperative “Kaua’i: Discover Golf’s Ultimate Island Green” include:
1. Princeville Golf Courses (www.princeville.com)
• 45 holes of golf — the 27-hole Makai Golf Club at The St. Regis Princeville Resort and the 18-hole Prince Golf Course — all designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
• The Prince Course (800.826.1105) has been ranked in recent years as the No. 1 course in the state and is one of only two courses in Hawaii to make Golf Digest’s list of “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses 2011-12. It is currently undergoing a refurbishment project and will be closed until the latter part of 2011.
• The Makai Golf Club (www.makaigolf.com, 808.826.1912) reopened after an extensive 15-month renovation and has since been ranked as one of Hawaii’s top courses by both Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine.
• The St. Regis Princeville Resort completed a multi-million-dollar renovation and opened the first week of October 2009
2. Kaua’i Lagoons Golf Club (www.kauailagoonsgolf.com, 800.634.6400)
• Voted, along with Kaua’i Marriott Resort, one of the “Top 50 Resort Courses” worldwide by GolfWorld magazine in its “2009 Readers’ Choice Awards”
• The Kiele Moana (Ocean) Course – which features the longest stretch of ocean holes in Hawaii – made its debut in May as part of a major refurbishment project that will eventually entail 27 Jack Nicklaus signature holes
• The front nine holes feature the par-3 fifth green encircled by a tropical Mango and Guava tree forest
3. Poipu Bay Golf Course (www.poipubaygolf.com, 800.858.6300)
• Along with Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort & Spa, PoipuBay was honored by Conde Nast Traveler as of the top resorts for golf in the U.S. from 2000 through 2010
• Named to Golf Digest’s Best-in-State rankings for Hawaii 2011-12 and Golfweek’s Top 100 Resort Courses in America 2011
• Four closing holes play atop a 150-foot sea cliff
• Home to the PGA Grand Slam of Golf from 1994 through 2006, it has frequently hosted players like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh and other major champions
• Course re-opened in December following a renovation project, highlighted by the installation of the eco-friendly Seashore Paspalum turf on all greens
4. Puakea Golf Course (www.puakeagolf.com, 866.773.5554)
• Consistently rated a favorite among Kaua’i golfers in local media outlets and ranked as the No. 15 course in Hawaii by Golfweek.
• Golf Course Architect Robin Nelson used the natural layout of the land when he planned this layout, testing golfers of all levels and treating them to beautiful views of Mt. Ha’upu and deep lush ravines on several holes.
• Owned by AOL co-Founder Steve Case
About the KVB and HVCB
The Kaua’i Visitors Bureau is a division of the Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau, which is contracted by the Hawai’i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state of Hawai’i’s tourism agency, for marketing management services in North America. The HTA was established in 1998 to ensure a successful visitor industry well into the future. Its mission is to strategically manage Hawai’i tourism in a sustainable manner consistent with the state of Hawai’i’s economic goals, cultural values, preservation of natural resources, community desires, and visitor industry needs.
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