Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Kaua‘i Golf Courses Earn Top-10 Distinction in Hawaii

Family 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.

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