Kaua‘i Golf Resorts Honored by Travel + Leisure Magazine

Prince Course Enjoys Success with ‘Mini Prince’; Kaua‘i Lagoons Unveils Premium Wine Package

(KAUA‘I, Hawaii) – The Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau co-operative – Kaua‘i: Discover Golf's Ultimate Island Green (www.gohawaii.com/kauai/experiences/golf) – announces that The St Regis Princeville Resort and the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa garnered distinction in Travel + Leisure’s 18th annual “World’s Best Awards.”

Both are listed among the “Best Resorts in Hawaii” and are also members of the magazine’s “Hall of Fame,” which includes elite properties that have been listed every year for the past decade.  Readers of the publication cast votes for the hotels, destinations and companies that embody the best in travel.

“We are honored that Kaua‘i resorts were selected by Travel + Leisure readers as some of the best in the world,” says Sue Kanoho, Executive Director of the Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau.  “Both leisure and adventure travelers will enjoy their stay on the island, which offers activities ranging from zip lines and relaxing in luxurious guestrooms to kayaking down the Wailua River and hiking through our tropical paradise.”

The St. Regis Princeville features the renowned Halele’a Spa, an infinity pool overlooking Hanalei Bay and The Kaua‘i Grill by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The resort is adjacent to the highly acclaimed Princeville Makai Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. design ranked as one of "America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses" by Golf Digest.

Poipu Bay Golf Course is one of the many amenities of the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa, which has a water playground, saltwater lagoon, the celebrated Anara Spa, live entertainment and several restaurants. Poipu Bay Golf Course, situated on 210 oceanfront acres adjacent to the resort, is ranked as one of "America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses" by Golf Digest and gained fame as home to the PGA Grand Slam of Golf from 1994 through 2006.

For more information about golf on Kaua‘i “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KauaiGolf, visit www.gohawaii.com/kauai/experiences/golf or call 800.262.1400.

New Par-3 ‘Mini Prince’ Course Enjoys Success Among Families

The Prince Course at Princeville Golf Club recently opened a par-3 “Mini Prince,” particularly suited for families.  The new six-hole course is easy to walk and set on the 13-acre practice facility.  Designed for all skill levels with larger putting cups making it easier for novices, the “Mini Prince” opens at 4 p.m. daily.

“We have seen an increase in play each month since opening in April and these are likely guests that would not have visited our facility otherwise,” said Prince Course General Manager T.J. Baggett.  “The Mini Prince is the perfect family activity as kids play free and it takes 30 minutes or less to play six holes.”

The cost is $15 for adults and complimentary if golfers played the Prince Course on the same day. Juniors ages 8-17 play for free if accompanied by a paying adult. Juniors age 12-17 unaccompanied play for $5. For tee times call 808.826.5001.

Kaua‘i Lagoons Unveils Premium Ocean Nine Package

The Premium Ocean Nine and Wine package at Kaua‘i Lagoons Golf Club allows couples the opportunity to enjoy the Kiele Moana Ocean holes as a twosome with a bottle of wine and cheese.  The fee is $89 per player after 3:30 p.m. HST daily (if one player does not want to play, they can ride and enjoy the wine for $25).

The Jack Nicklaus Signature Kaua‘i Lagoons features the longest continuous stretch of ocean golf holes in Hawaii and was recently named one of the “World’s Most Beautiful Golf Courses” by MSN Travel. For more information call 800.634.6400.

Puakea Golf Course Introduces Fit Club for Walkers

For $50 a month, Fit Club members at Puakea Golf Course enjoy unlimited daily walking golf after 3:30 p.m. HST.  This monthly fitness golf program is a great way to exercise and improve golf skills.  Rate is subject to change and Hawaii State Tax.  The special is based on space available.

Puakea is consistently rated a local favorite course and enjoys beautiful views of Mt. Ha'upu.  For more information call 808.245.8756.

Princeville Makai Golf Club Hosting Warrior Makai Collegiate Tournament

Seventeen of the top Div. 1 programs in the country will compete in the second annual Warrior Makai Collegiate Golf Tournament at Princeville Makai Golf Club, Nov. 4-6. Included in the field will be defending champion Baylor University, nationally ranked Mississippi State, Pac-12 power Arizona State and the University of Hawaii Warriors, the host team.

Playing at 7,200 yards, the course proved to be a stiff challenge last year with an average individual   score of 74. Individual winner Albin Choi, an All American from North Carolina State, was the lone player to post three, sub-70 rounds.

The St. Regis Princeville Resort is the presenting sponsor of the event, with support from First Hawaiian Bank, North Shore General Story, Hawaii Hardwoods Trophies, Hanalei Surf Company and Wyndham Resorts.

For more information call 808.826.1912 or follow the event on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MakaiGolfClub) and Twitter (@PVille_MakaiMan).

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