Princeville Makai Golf Club

About Princeville Makai Golf Club

Perched on Kauai's dramatic North Shore bluffs, this Robert Trent Jones Jr. design delivers some of the most breathtaking ocean views you'll find on any Hawaiian course. The layout takes full advantage of the clifftop terrain, with several holes playing directly along the Pacific where trade winds can turn a routine approach shot into a white-knuckle gamble. The signature par-3 7th hole is pure theater – a downhill shot over crashing waves to a green that seems to float above the coral reefs below. What sets Makai apart from other resort courses is its walking-friendly policy and the way Jones routed holes through diverse terrain, from oceanfront drama to jungle-lined fairways inland. The conditioning won't match Kapalua or Wailea's manicured perfection, but at this price point on Kauai, you're paying for location and accessibility rather than championship grooming. The 4.4 Google rating from over 100 reviews suggests most players leave happy, and rightfully so – few public courses anywhere offer this caliber of scenery without the premium resort pricing.

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