friendly junior specials abound at acclaimed ‘garden isle’ courses
(KAUA’I, Hawaii) – Four member courses of the golf-resort destination “Kaua’i: Discover Golf’s Ultimate Island Green” earned top-10 status in Golfweek’s recently released 2014 “America’s Best Courses You Can Play” by state.
For the second straight year, The Prince Course at Princeville Golf Club ranked No. 2 on the list, followed by Princeville Makai Golf Club (No. 4), Kaua’i Lagoons Golf Club (No. 8) and Poipu Bay Golf Course (No. 10).
“Golfweek conveying that Kaua’i is an excellent golf destination with high-quality courses, resorts and after-golf activities is a humbling third-party endorsement,” said Sue Kanoho, executive director of the Kaua’i Visitors Bureau. “These award-winning courses combine with Puakea Golf Course to offer an array of memorable experiences.”
Golfweek annually sends hundreds of “America’s Best” raters to review courses in key areas, from natural setting and conditioning to variety and memorability of holes.
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Kaua’i Courses Offer Family Friendly Deals and Junior Specials
Spring and summer visitors to the Garden Isle can take advantage of the following specials.
• Puakea Golf Course: The new Junior Summer Golf Academy features four dates: June 2-13, June 16-27, June 30-July 22 and July 14-18. Each session runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and cost $50 per child. Two sessions are $90, four sessions are $160 and if an attendee participates in the first three sessions, the fourth session is free. For more information: www.puakeagolf.com or call 866.773.5554.
• Princeville Makai Golf Club: With each paying adult, kids age 6 to 15 receive complimentary green fees and rental clubs and players ages 16 and 17 receive 50% off green fees. Juniors also receive free instruction when taking a lesson with a paying adult. For more information: www.makaigolf.com or call 808.826.1912.
• “Mini Prince” at The Prince Course at Princeville Golf Club: Opening daily at 4 p.m., the “Mini Prince” offers six holes ranging from 48 to 91 yards and uses eight-inch cups for increased playability. Cost is $15 for adults and complimentary if golfers played The Prince Course on the same day. Juniors ages 17 and under play for free when accompanied by a paid adult or pay $5 when not with an adult. All rounds include complimentary rental clubs. For more information: www.princeville.com or call 800.826.1105.
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 — with only five percent of the island developed for commercial and residential use. The Kaua’i golf destination is a cooperative of five world-class golf courses and three award-winning resorts:
1. Prince Course at Princeville Golf Club (www.princeville.com, 800.826.1105)
• Ranked as the No. 1 course in Hawaii by GOLF Magazine (2012) and No. 22 among “America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses” 2013-2014 by Golf Digest
• Robert Trent Jones Jr. design re-opened in 2012 following an extensive refurbishment project that restored original design aspect, and improved playability for all skill levels
• The 66,000-square-foot clubhouse features The Tavern Restaurant, by celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi, and the beautifully appointed 5,500-square-foot Prince Golf Shop
2. Princeville Makai Golf Club (www.makaigolf.com, 808.826.1912)
• Re-opened in 2010 following an extensive renovation. The Makai Course has since been ranked by Golf Digest as one of “America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses” 2013/2014 and ranked #4 by Golfweek in Hawaii’s “Best Courses You Can Play” 2013.
• Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., the 18-hole Makai Course incorporates serene lakes and stunning ocean coastline; the leisurely 9-hole Woods Course winds through native woodlands against a backdrop of lush mountains
• The St. Regis Princeville Resort recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation and is home to the Halele’a Spa and The Kaua’i Grill by Jean-Georges Vongerichten
3. Kaua’i Lagoons Golf Club (www.kauailagoonsgolf.com, 800.634.6400)
• In 2012 was voted No. 6 in Hawaii in Golfweek magazine’s Best Courses: State by State, No. 7 on GOLF Magazine’s “Best-Of” state rankings and one of the “World’s Most Beautiful Golf Courses” on MSN Travel
• Amenity of the Kaua’i Marriot Resort on Kalapaki Beach, which recently underwent major upgrades to all of its guestrooms, suites, restaurants and pool deck
• The championship 18-hole Kiele course features the longest continuous stretch of ocean holes in Hawaii with over ½ mile of oceanfront golf.
• The front nine holes feature the par-3, fifth green encircled by a tropical Mango and Guava tree forest
• Features the only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf experience on Kaua’i
4. Poipu Bay Golf Course (www.poipubaygolf.com, 800.858.6300)
• Along with Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort & Spa, Poipu Bay has been honored by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top golf resorts in the U.S. from 2000 through 2013
• Named to Golf Digest’s “America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses” 2013-2014 and Golfweek’s “Top 100 Resort Courses in America” 2012.
• 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
• A Robert Trent Jones, Jr. design, the course underwent renovation and unveiled the eco-friendly Seashore Paspalum turf on all greens in 2011. Its four closing holes play atop a 150-foot sea cliff.
• The Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort & Spa completed a renovation in 2012 and features a water playground with river pool, waterfalls, a saltwater lagoon, tennis and the celebrated Anara Spa
5. 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, and preservation of natural resources, community desires, and visitor industry needs.
Contact:
Gary Trask, 978.228.0314
gtrask@buffalocommunications.com
Dan Shepherd, 703.403.5317
dshepherd@billycaspergolf.com
