Kauai is known to have some of the Hawaiian Islands’ best golf courses. In fact, it has three of Hawaii’s top five golf courses. There are 8 courses on the island, four of which have been designed by Robert Trent jones, Jr. and two designed by Jack Nicklaus. One of America’s premium public golf courses, Wailua Municipal Golf Course, is par-72 and plays to 7,020 yards. Wailua hosted the 1996 USGA Public Links Championship. The front 9 begins with two holes that are surrounded by the ocean and riddled with water hazards. It is also considered one of the most picturesque courses in the nation.

Golf enthusiasts may be pleased that it is possible to have a vacation rental nestled near one of these beautiful and challenging courses. Those looking for vacation rentals will have most luck around Poipu Bay, Kauai Lagoons, and Princeville.

The Kiahuna Golf Club is another spot to visit, as it has some remnants of a Hawaiian village, and hosted the LPGA Worldwide Championship. It is one of the courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the designer of Poipu Bay Resort Course. Those looking for a more dramatic course, head to Kalaheo Kukuiolono Golf Course. You’ll have views of the sugarcane fields and experience the kama’aina golf experience at this nine-hole course. If planning to visit all these golf courses, visit HawaiianBeachRentals.com to learn about the Kauai Golf Challenge. This allows avid golfers to experience one round of golf each of these resort courses for one single price.

This special includes a round at Kauai Lagoons, Poipu Bay Golf Course and the Princeville Resort. Because of its setting against Keoneloa Bay, Robert Trent Jones Jr.’s Poipu Bay Resort Course has been compared to Pebble Beach. The Kauai Lagoons course is definitely one you will not want to miss, as it is among Golf Digests 100 Greatest Course. The Princeville Resort debuted at number 5 on the top 75 Best Courses in 1992.

While your vacation rental may be comfortable and relaxing, be sure to venture out and enjoy the great golf courses that Kauai is home to. Just be sure to bring your clubs.