45% match
For White tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Poipu Bay Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Poipu Bay Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Poipu Bay Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 25%Accuracy 16%Aim 16%Precision 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
16.4
Average HCP
8.3
Minimum HCP
28.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Poipu Bay Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Poipu Bay Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sasada@poipubaygolf.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
2250 Ainako St, Koloa, HI 96756, USA
Course Description
Poipu Bay Golf is a premier golf course located on Kauai’s sun-soaked south shore, adjacent to the Grand Hyatt Resort and Spa. Designed as a Robert Trent Jones Jr. course, it has hosted high-profile events such as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf from 1994 to 2006. The course is renowned for its coastal scenery, challenging layouts, and Hawaii beachfront setting. It serves golf enthusiasts visiting Kauai with a focus on resort guests and local players alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(411 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Poipu Bay Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron consistency across a blend of par four lengths, where back nine setups amplify bogey risks and par fives tempt aggressive play for birdies.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726546 yards5986 metersCR 72.0Bogey 96.1Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | 6 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 416 | 482 | 185 | 359 | 342 | 519 | 152 | 334 | 367 | 3156 | 394 | 166 | 376 | 357 | 498 | 401 | 472 | 201 | 525 | 3390 | 6546 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 727123 yards6513 metersCR 74.7Bogey 98.9Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.1 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 49.8 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | 6 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 428 | 524 | 209 | 380 | 355 | 573 | 179 | 374 | 420 | 3442 | 429 | 193 | 435 | 384 | 537 | 427 | 501 | 225 | 550 | 3681 | 7123 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725241 yards4792 metersCR 66.0Bogey 86.3Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.5 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.8 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | 6 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 386 | 145 | 293 | 271 | 474 | 112 | 252 | 288 | 2544 | 290 | 119 | 296 | 268 | 423 | 325 | 383 | 126 | 467 | 2697 | 5241 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726056 yards5538 metersCR 69.9Bogey 92.9Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.5 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | 6 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 472 | 163 | 338 | 308 | 498 | 137 | 308 | 324 | 2924 | 360 | 143 | 330 | 310 | 475 | 366 | 432 | 199 | 517 | 3132 | 6056 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Poipu Bay Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
63% match
For White tees
Master touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
42% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
10 Week Flagship Program for Poipu Bay Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Poipu Bay Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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62% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
54% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
42% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
69% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started44% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
Alignment14%
71% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control13%
56% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
57% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control27%
Alignment19%
50% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
70% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Precision22%
Dispersion19%
65% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion18%
24% match
For Blue tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Set up for success, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy16%
56% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
72% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Aim13%
64% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
54% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
32% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
43% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
51% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy31%
Alignment15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Alignment14%
80% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
65% match
For Gold tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Master touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
60% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
42% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
66% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For Gold tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started79% match
For Gold tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring31%
Accuracy14%
43% match
For Red tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Poipu Bay Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Poipu Bay Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Poipu Bay Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Poipu Bay Golf Course technically exacting. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Poipu Bay Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6182 yards. The back tees extend to 7123.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Poipu Bay Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.7 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Poipu Bay Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7123.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Poipu Bay Golf Course and how should I play it?
Poipu Bay Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Poipu Bay Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 7123.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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