4080 Lei O Papa Rd,
Princeville, Hawaii (Kauai) 96722
Office
+1 (808) 826 1912Pro shop
+1 (808) 826 1912Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Andrew Schmidt (PGA, Golf Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland, limited residential and briefly clifftop, with stunning Pacific Ocean views.
Designer:
Robert Trent Jones Jr's first solo design; renovated by him in 2009.
Above distances are for the Makai course. Also at Princeville is the 18-hole Prince course (par-72; 7378 yds from back tees; now CLOSED) and the Makai GC's 9-hole Woods course.
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19 mi NW of Kapaa.
Princeville Makai
Princeville Makai Golf Club: The Princeville Resort is home to the well-rated and popular Makai course, which benefitted handsomely from a significant renovation in 2009. The Makai (which means "towards the sea") is now the standard bearer for golf at the Princeville Resort, having previously played second fiddle to the highly-rated Prince course (see below).
The Makai has the distinction of being Robert Trent Jones Jr's first ever solo design. With many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy, there's plenty of golfing challenge. The scenic and well-crafted design benefits from good upkeep, which contributes to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Stay&Play at Princeville: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Princeville Prince course: frequently regarded as the best golf course on the Hawaiian Islands, the Prince at Princeville closed in 2015 and, as of 2025, has yet to reopen after a multi-million dollar development plan fell through.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Non-metal spike facility.
Excellent
Makai Club at Princeville is managed by Troon Golf, a world leader in upscale golf course management.
Hawaii's 8th best course (Golf Digest, 2025/26).
USA's 73rd best public access course (Golf Digest, 2025/26).
5520 Ka Haku Rd, Princeville, Kaua'i, HI 96722.
+1 (808) 826 9644
Visit websiteLocated in the 9,000 acre resort community of Princeville at Hanalei, the 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay (formerly St Regis luxury resort) on Kauai resides on the North Shore of the "Garden Island." This oceanfront sanctuary offers 252 guest rooms, including 51 suites, and all the amenities expected from an island destination considered to be one of the most spectacular.
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3838 Wyllie Rd, Princeville, HI 96722.
+1 (808) 827 8700
Visit websiteThis Princeville resort lies along a lush cliff on the north shore of Kaua'i and blends into its beautiful surroundings. Resting two hundred feet above the Pacific Ocean, all the villas at this Kauai hotel have private lanais and luxury amenities.
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Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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