In 2008 Golfweek Magazine ranked Puakea as the 7th Best Course You Can Play in the State of Hawaii. Later in 2008 when Golf Magazine revealed their list of the Best Course Near You, Puakea was #14 in the state of Hawaii.

Crafted by Robin Nelson, Hawaii’s most prolific golf course architect, Puakea is 7000 yards of exhilarating golf. Nelson’s masterful design clearly conveys the routes golfers should take for textbook pars. However, those more daring will be tempted with hints at ways to achieve glorious birdies and a truly memorable round of golf.

Puakea embraces everything magical that is Kauai, with its natural beauty, casual charm and friendly people. Set at the base of the towering Mount Haupu, Puakea plays through deep ravines, crosses mountain fed streams, reveals views of the Pacific Ocean, and treats golfers to a truly memorable experience. With its proximity to the airport and downtown Lihue Puakea is as conveniently located as it is beautiful.