Wailua Golf Course

3-5350 Hwy 56,

Lihue, Hawaii (Kauai) 96756

  • Office

    +1 (808) 241 6666
  • Pro shop

    +1 (808) 241 6666

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Oceanside (Pacific Ocean), open countryside and woodland.

  • Designer:

    Originally a 6-hole course dating from 1920s, extended to 9-holes in 1930s. Second-nine added and front-nine redesigned by Toyo Shirai (1961).
Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6991
6585
5974
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
73.3
71.3
73.4

Location

Latitude:

22.025431

Longitude:

-159.342045

How to get there:

3.5 mi N of Lihue / 5 mi S of Kapaa.

3 miles north of Lihue Airport on Highway 56.

Wailua Municipal Golf Course

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1920s

Wailua Municipal Golf Course is a well-rated and pleasantly testing layout. This tree-lined and open parkland course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
List of courses: Hawaii - Kauai

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes: weekdays $48; weekends $60.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].

Other information

Walking permitted. Golf carts available to rent.

Practice facilities

Good

Did you know?

The prestigious USGA National Amateur Public Links Championship has been held at Wailua on three occasions (1975, 1985, 1996).

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