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O 11/7/13 1:05 PM Page 1 hawaii Kaua'i is home to five world-class golf courses and three awardwinning resorts: 1. Makai Golf Club at Princeville Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., the 18-hole Makai Golf Club at The St. Regis Princeville incorporates serene lakes and stunning ocean coastline; the leisurely 9-hole Woods Course winds through native woodlands against a backdrop of lush mountains. Re-opened in 2010 following an extensive renovation, the Makai Course has since been ranked by Golf Digest as one of "America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses" 2013/2014 and ranked #3 by Golfweek in Hawaii's "Best Courses You Can Play" 2013. The adjoining St. Regis Princeville Resort recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation and is home to the Halele'a Spa and The Kaua'i Grill by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. To welcome everyone back to the new and improved layout they are offering the Makai Unlimited Golf Pass, a great way to save on greens fees and play as much golf as you want if you commit to three or more days of play. By purchasing The Makai Unlimited Golf Pass at $435, your price per day dramatically drops to $145. Guests who plan on staying for an extended period of time can purchase The Makai Premium Golf Pass, offering great savings to guests who play six rounds or more. This package reduces your price per round to just over $120. makaigolf.com/index.php facebook.com/MakaiGolfClub twitter.com/PVille_MakaiMan 2. Poipu Bay Golf Course Along with Grand Hyatt Kaua'i Resort & Spa, Poipu Bay has been honored by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top golf resorts in the U.S. from 2000 through 2013. Named to Golf Digest's "America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses" 2013-2014 and Golfweek's "Top 100 Resort Courses in America" 2012. Home to the PGA Grand Slam of Golf from 1994 through 2006, it has frequently hosted players like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh and other major champions. A Robert Trent Jones, Jr. design, the course underwent renovation and unveiled the eco-friendly Seashore Paspalum turf on all greens in 2011. Its four closing holes play atop a 150-foot sea cliff. The Grand Hyatt Kaua'i Resort and Spa completed a renovation in 2012 and features a water playground with river pool, waterfalls, a saltwater lagoon, tennis and the celebrated Anara Spa. poipubaygolf.com 800.858.6300 3. Puakea Golf Course Consistently rated a favorite among Kaua'i golfers in local media outlets and ranked as the No. 15 course in Hawaii by Golfweek. Course Architect Robin Nelson used the natural layout of the land when he planned this layout, testing golfers of all levels and treating them to beautiful views of Mt. Ha'upu and deep lush ravines on several holes. Owned by AOL coFounder Steve Case. www.puakeagolf.com, 866.773.5554 4. Prince Course at Princeville GC Ranked as the No. 1 course in Hawaii by GOLF Magazine (2012) and No. 22 among "America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses" 2013-2014 by Golf Digest, the Robert Trent Jones Jr. design re-opened in 2012 following an extensive refurbishment project that restored original design aspects and improved playability for all skill levels, The 66,000-square-foot clubhouse features The Tavern Restaurant, with celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi, and the beautifully appointed 5,500-squarefoot Prince Golf Shop. princeville.com, 800.826.1105 5. Kaua'i Lagoons Golf Club In 2012, the only Jack Nicklaus IMAGE CREDIT/COURTESY FACILITY IGT13 1 SPECTACULAR MAKAI ON LUSH Kaua'i The golf courses in the Kaua'i Visitors Bureau co-operative have unveiled new packages, offering substantial savings and themes tailored to families and couples. PRINCE COURSE OPENS PAR3 'MINI PRINCE' The celebrated Prince Course at Princeville Golf Club recently opened a par-3 "Mini Prince," particularly suited for families. The new six-hole, par-3 course dubbed the "Mini Prince" is easy to walk and is set on the 13acre practice facility. Designed for all skill levels with larger putting cups making it easier for novices, the "Mini Prince" opens at 4 p.m. daily. KAUA'I LAGOONS ANNOUNCES FAMILY FRIENDLY SPECIALS Kaua'i Lagoons Golf Club is offering a "Family Fore-Some Special." For $99, a family of four can play nine holes on the inland Waikahe Nine Course. Price includes green fees, carts and rental clubs for up to four players. A two-adult maximum applies. Also, juniors ages 6-17 can play free anytime on the Waikahe Nine when accompanied by a paying adult. One child may play for free for each paying adult. For tee times or Signature Golf experience on Kaua'i was voted No. 6 in Hawaii in Golfweek magazine's Best Courses state by state, No. 7 on GOLF Magazine's "BestOf" state rankings and one of the "World's Most Beautiful Golf Courses" on MSN Travel. Part of the Kaua'i Marriot Resort on Kalapaki Beach (which recently underwent major upgrades to all of its guestrooms, information call 800.634.6400. NINE, WINE & DINE' AT MAKAI GOLF CLUB AT PRINCEVILLE Guests can play 18 ($195) or nine holes ($115) at Makai Golf Club and receive a $50 gift certificate for use at any of The St. Regis Princeville Resort's renowned restaurants, lounges or Halele'a Spa. POIPU BAY GOLF COURSE OFFERS COUPLES 'TEE FOR TWO' PROGRAM: Their new "Tee for Two" program allows couples to tee off between 1:00 and 1:50 PM daily for 18 holes as a twosome for $135 (plus tax) per person, a substantial savings off the regular $240 rate. The program also provides complimentary use of Callaway X Hot rental clubs (a $55 value). PUAKEA INTRODUCING MULTIPLE ROUND DEALS Golfers can save up to $300 by choosing between the Triple Play (three rounds for $199), 5 Star (five rounds for $299) and the Lucky 7 Package (seven rounds for $399) at Puakea Golf Course. Rates are per person and subject to change and Hawaii State Tax. suites, restaurants and pool deck), The Kiele Moana (Ocean) Course – which features the longest continuous stretch of ocean holes in Hawaii – made its debut in May 2011, bringing back the famous 18-hole Kiele Championship layout. The front nine holes feature the par-3, fifth green encircled by a tropical Mango and Guava tree forest. kauailagoonsgolf.com, 800.634.6400 2. POIPU BAY GC • 3. PUAKEA GC • 4. PRINCE COURSE AT PRINCEVILLE • 4. KAUA'I LAGOONS GC 2 3 4 5