+TourSpecGolfer Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Being born and raised in Hawaii and now living elsewhere I notice many of my friends going to visit but never getting to really experience the islands the local way. On the other hand tourists get to see a side of Hawaii that locals don't, Waikiki no matter how overplayed is a fantastic and beautiful place to stay. Surrendering to the corny luau's, drinks with umbrellas, hula dancing and fire shows is necessary in order to have a good time. I think the tourists need to experience what locals do while the locals need to experience what the tourists do. In Japan many Japanese don't climb mt Fuji, while the expats & foreigners do. In Hawaii same thing applies to Diamond head crater. My version of Kauai is playing golf nearly every day usually at Wailua, Kiele or Prince Course, afterwards head home to load the truck & get the dog, we usually drop our cages into the river for prawns on the way to the beach and grab them at night, 4x4 to the fishing spot + collecting firewood along the way, we fish from shore, if it's big bait over 1lb swim it out which is scary this year as tiger shark attacks are high. Something about fire & a dog running around just sets the mood. Other cool things like picking opihi or night tsubo from the rocks which is not for the faint of heart, tie'ing Ika (squid) to a stick and sticking it in the sand to catch sand turtles which we use as bait or fry and eat like pop corn. Oh and drinking, lots of drinking. There's so much more to see than the norm or what websites & travel agencies will direct you to. How are the courses? top notch! Easy to get Tee times, more beautiful than Oahu imo, My favorite is Prince Course shot 98 from the blue's which is a good score here for me. It's tricky. On non golfing days usually wake up for a dive then drive to one of nearly a hundred and secret secluded beaches, most you will find no one at.. zero. Local food is outstanding, tourist food is decent but overpriced. Gotta know where to go and what to order I guess. Enjoy the pictures and feel free to drop me a PM if anyone decides to visit Kauai. I've even got a friend who can take you & guests around to discover secret spots for a couple hundred bucks per day. Kiele GC Where the river meets the ocean This is what we do everyday after golf Tsuiyoka's aged hamburger steak for lunch Queens bath deaths mostly tourists who turn their back to the ocean for a pic and the current when swimming On our way to the weeping rock at blue hole Natural swimming pool with fish Delicacies on the rocks if you have courage to get pick them Hawaiian barb wire fence mountain is a woman on her back Where no roads go 215yd driving average Scuba off Oahu Drivable Par 4 Fav snorkel spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Sweet, Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thanks for sharing!!! I also grew up part time on Oahu and spent many summers with family on Kauai. Ironically while the local spots and treats are not new to me, I was never into golf while I was there and until last year had never played golf while home. My cousin is the beer-cart girl at Poipu Bay GC so I have "connections" to play. I made a promise while home last year that I would never return without clubs again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks for sharing Chris! Damn! I gotta go visit again... over 25 years ago is way too long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Great piccy here makes me realise why we go there most years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauvanilla Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 That is a sweet lifestyle ... Here from Hong Kong; it looks far from reality ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Paradise....Golf, surf and family holiday, my perfect combination. Great pics man, this destination is at the top of my list. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim James Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Great pics and thanks also for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mob Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Long way from Indianapolis, but I may have to put that on the list of places to take the family. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potuna Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 As I read this I'm in poipu enjoying a Mai tai, played Kauai lagoons yesterday and birdie that driveable par 4. Prince course tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 As I read this I'm in poipu enjoying a Mai tai, played Kauai lagoons yesterday and birdie that driveable par 4. Prince course tomorrow. Beautiful! Pm me if you wanna play Wailua free, it's a very special course. Don't forget Puka Dog in poipu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chiromikey Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Beautiful! Pm me if you wanna play Wailua free, it's a very special course. Don't forget Puka Dog in poipu! Hope this offer is still good when I go home! Lol ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Hope this offer is still good when I go home! Lol ;) It absolutely is :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potuna Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 A lot of rain on the North side the last few days, even had flash flood warnings . The Prince course was awesome except for no rool and crazy slow greens. You could not hit the putt hard enough, I'd guess a 5 or 6 on the stimp meter. No one putts, shot 87 from the blues, hit the driver very well and other tee shots from the fairway and rough not so much. redo made the course better in my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 It absolutely is :) Nice! I don't know what kind of course Poipu Bay is but I can likely return the favor there if you're interested. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 A lot of rain on the North side the last few days, even had flash flood warnings . The Prince course was awesome except for no rool and crazy slow greens. You could not hit the putt hard enough, I'd guess a 5 or 6 on the stimp meter. No one putts, shot 87 from the blues, hit the driver very well and other tee shots from the fairway and rough not so much. redo made the course better in my mind Cool, it's one of my all time favorite courses, did the waterfall behind the green have water? Great score man. Tee shot is so important there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potuna Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Cool, it's one of my all time favorite courses, did the waterfall behind the green have water? Great score man. Tee shot is so important there. Waterfall was raging, tee shot is critical. It seems like you don't get any flat lie on your second shot, that and the super slow greens made it tough to score well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potuna Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Nice! I don't know what kind of course Poipu Bay is but I can likely return the favor there if you're interested. ;) Really enjoyed Poipu Bay, great course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 aha!!!!!!!!!! here it is. ok..ok... this looks like a good spot ifound this other place. kukui ala ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Easily one of my favorite destinations on the planet. Please let me know when you go, I can get you a couple of rounds free at the top spots. My personal course rankings in order: - Prince Course - Wailua - Kauai Lagoons - Kiele Course - Poipu Bay - Princeville Play prince course or wailua twice each, Kiele at least once, Poipu is a one timer as well. All great courses and such a beautiful island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Thanks chris As for hotels and ive been specifically asked toa sk.... Swimming pool hotels... Saw st regis and westin some pretty decent deals there But is there Much of a difference? I much prefer vrbo and condos but the kids demand swimming pools Ahhhhhhhhhhh the pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted April 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Grand Hyatt is the way to go for pools on Kauai, Koa Kea is another really nice hotel. Those are the top 2 hotels on the island. I got married at that Hyatt. Both are in Poipu. I'll Pm you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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