Princeville occupies Kauai’s lush north shore, where golf is staged on cliffs and valleys above the Pacific rather than on dry leeward flats. The Prince Course, a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design, has long been regarded as one of Hawaii’s most demanding layouts—narrow landing areas, jungle-lined ravines, and elevation changes that punish anything less than committed shot-making. Makai Golf Club offers a more playable, ocean-facing companion experience for resort guests and members.
Rain is part of the Princeville bargain: the same showers that keep the Na Pali coast impossibly green can soften fairways and thicken rough overnight. When the weather clears, few places match the drama—turquoise water, mist in the valleys, and holes that feel carved into the edge of the island. This is north-shore golf for players who want beauty and difficulty in equal measure.