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Wailua Golf Course (Lihue, Hawaii)

Wailua Golf Course logo Golf Course Review by: Billy Satterfield

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The Takeaway:  Grade B-

Quick Facts

Designer:  Toyo Shirai in 1961 (original nine in 1930)

Cost:  $15.00 - $60.00 ($20 for a cart) Click for current rates

Phone Number:  (808) 241-6666

Course Website:  Official Website - Visit Wailua Golf Course's official website by clicking on the link provided.

Directions:  Get here! - 3-5350 Kuhio Highway, Lihue, Hawaii  96766 – UNITED STATES

Photos:  See additional photos of Wailua Golf Course

What to Expect:  Often regarded as the finest municipal course in the Hawaiian Islands, Wailua is located on the east side of Kauai and originally opened as a nine hole course. The course is highlighted by views of Kauai's stunning mountains coupled with views of the Pacific Ocean. The course is fairly open though a variety of different species of trees are found throughout the routing. The front nine is flat with some mild elevation changes on the back nine which makes the course popular among patrons to walk. Conditioning for a muni is good though doesn't compare to the higher priced resort courses on the island. Though there is nothing I'd consider spectacular from a design perspective, if you are looking for an affordable course that offers beautiful mountain and ocean views then Wailua is the place for you to tee it up.

By the Numbers

Tees Par Yardage Rating Slope
Championship 72 6981 73.6 130
White 72 6585 71.6 127
Red (Women) 73 5974 74.3 127

Individual Hole Analysis

Signature Hole:  17th Hole – 173 Yard Par 3

17th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (173 Yard Par 3)
17th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (173 Yard Par 3)

17th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (173 Yard Par 3)
17th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (173 Yard Par 3)

17th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (173 Yard Par 3)
17th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (173 Yard Par 3)

Best Par 3:  14th Hole – 168 Yards

14th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (168 Yard Par 3)
14th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (168 Yard Par 3)

14th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (168 Yard Par 3)
14th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (168 Yard Par 3)

Best Par 4:  11th Hole – 370 Yards

11th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (370 Yard Par 4)
11th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (370 Yard Par 4)

Best Par 5:  1st Hole – 520 Yards

1st Hole at Wailua Golf Course (520 Yard Par 5)
1st Hole at Wailua Golf Course (520 Yard Par 5)

1st Hole at Wailua Golf Course (520 Yard Par 5)
1st Hole at Wailua Golf Course (520 Yard Par 5)

1st Hole at Wailua Golf Course (520 Yard Par 5)
1st Hole at Wailua Golf Course (520 Yard Par 5)

Birdie Time:  16th Hole – 363 Yard Par 4

16th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (363 Yard Par 4)
16th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (363 Yard Par 4)

16th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (363 Yard Par 4)
16th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (363 Yard Par 4)

16th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (363 Yard Par 4)
16th Hole at Wailua Golf Course (363 Yard Par 4)

Bogey Beware:  2nd Hole – 456 Yard Par 4

2nd Hole at Wailua Golf Course (456 Yard Par 4)
2nd Hole at Wailua Golf Course (456 Yard Par 4)

2nd Hole at Wailua Golf Course (456 Yard Par 4)
2nd Hole at Wailua Golf Course (456 Yard Par 4)

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