Poipu Bay Golf Course

What Poipu Bay Golf Course does

Poipu Bay Golf Course operates a single 18-hole championship golf facility on 210 oceanfront acres along the South Shore of Kauai, Hawaii. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. with seashore paspalum greens, 85 bunkers, and five water hazards, the course hosted the PGA Grand Slam of Golf from 1994 to 2006, featuring champions including Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, and Greg Norman. The site incorporates protected historical Hawaiian features, including an ancient heiau and 500-year-old stone walls.

The business generates revenue across multiple streams: standard green fees ($295 before noon, $245 after noon), unlimited multi-round packages ($645–$1,950), BreakAway partial-round specials, private lessons and group clinics ($45–$375), equipment and facility rentals, pro shop merchandise, and corporate/group event hosting. Technology integrations include GPS-equipped golf carts, TopTracer Range ball-tracing, the TrackMan Golf Suite indoor simulator, and ezlinksgolf online booking. Distribution relies on direct consumer booking (web and phone) and a core partnership with the adjacent Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, which offers exclusive guest rates and stay-and-play packages.

The operation is supported by a small leadership team including a Director of Golf (Chad Dusenberry), Superintendent (Jessie Felipe), and Assistant Golf Professionals, with union-represented groundskeeping and maintenance staff. Recent capital activity has centered on the Greenside Bunker Restoration Project completed in November 2024 and published 2026 pricing and aeration schedules, consistent with mature, steady-state operations.

Name

Poipu Bay Golf Course

Legal name

Poipu Bay Golf Course

Website

https://poipubaygolf.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Poipu Bay Golf Course operates a single 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed championship golf course on 210 oceanfront acres on Kauai's South Shore. It serves resort guests, individual golfers, and corporate events, with primary distribution via the adjacent Grand Hyatt Kauai and ancillary revenue from instruction, events, and merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course Operations

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Golf instruction services
• Golf practice facility
• Resort golf packages
• Corporate golf events

Headquarters

HQ city

Koloa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Green Fees and Green Fee Packages: Core revenue from green fees for 18-hole rounds. Rates vary by time of day ($295 before noon, $245 after noon). Includes practice facility use, TopTracer, golf cart with GPS, and bottled water. Unlimited golf packages available (3-round $645, 5-round $1025, 10-round $1950). BreakAway specials for partial rounds.
2. Golf Instruction and Clinics: Private lessons ranging from $55 (half-hour) to $375 (3-hour playing lesson). Group clinics at $45 per person. TrackMan analysis add-on available for $35-$80 additional.
3. Equipment and Facility Rentals: Club rental at $95 (includes sleeve of balls), shoe rental at $15, practice range access at $50, rider's fee at $35.
4. Pro Shop Merchandise: Golf shop sells fashionable golf attire, accessories, contemporary resort and casual wear, and branded Poipu Bay merchandise with Hawaiian Honey Creepers logo.
5. Event Hosting and Tournaments: Corporate outings, fundraisers, reunions, and custom tournaments. Contact Group Coordinator for events. Also hosts community events like Koloa Plantation Days Putting Contest.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Poipu Bay Golf Course operates an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed championship golf course on 210 oceanfront acres on Kauai's South Shore, generating revenue through green fees, multi-round packages, equipment rentals, professional instruction, retail merchandise, and hosted events. The course is integrated with on-property practice facilities, a TrackMan indoor suite, and a partnership-driven stay-and-play relationship with the adjacent Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa.

Product overview

Poipu Bay Golf Course is a single-location, 18-hole championship golf resort on Kauai's South Shore. The core product is the Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed golf course, supplemented by indoor and outdoor training facilities (TrackMan Golf Suite, Practice Facility with TopTracer Range), professional instruction services, equipment rentals, an on-site restaurant, and golf events/tournaments. The course is complemented by stay-and-play packages with the adjacent Grand Hyatt Kauai resort.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Poipu Bay Golf Course (18-Hole Championship Course) An 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., with seashore paspalum greens, 210 oceanfront acres along Kauai's rugged coastline, 85 bunkers, five water hazards, and culturally protected Hawaiian sites. Targeted at resort guests, vacationing golfers, and competitive players seeking a championship-caliber round.
• Practice Facility with TopTracer Range A full practice facility featuring TopTracer ball-tracing technology, target greens, all-grass tees, a practice bunker, putting green with seashore paspalum, and a chipping green. Included with rounds and available as Practice Range Only access ($50) for golfers warming up or training.
• TrackMan Golf Suite An indoor learning and entertainment facility featuring the TrackMan golf simulator, including real clubs and balls, full flight tracking, swing analytics, and virtual course display. Available for hourly reservations and used for team building, entertainment events, and simulator-based training.
• Golf Lessons and Clinics Professional golf instruction offered by PGA professionals as private lessons ($55 half-hour up to $375 three-hour playing lesson) and group clinics ($45 per person) covering putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, and full swing. Optional TrackMan analytics add-ons are available. Geared toward all skill levels.
• Unlimited Golf Packages Multi-round golf packages of 3, 5, or 10 rounds, sharable with spouse and usable over a 90-day window, providing discounted bulk access to green fees for repeat-play visitors and resort guests.
• BreakAway Specials (Short-Format Rounds) Discounted short-format golf options including Practice & Play ($75), 7-Hole Stretch ($120), Nine Holes ($150), and Ocean 11 ($175). Designed for golfers with limited time and for travelers seeking a taste of the course.
• Golf Shop An on-site retail pro shop selling fashionable golf attire, golf accessories, contemporary resort and casual wear, and branded Poipu Bay merchandise featuring the Hawaiian Honey Creepers logo. Includes shipping services and phone/email ordering.
• Golf Events and Custom Tournaments Event hosting for corporate outings, fundraisers, reunions, and custom tournaments with on-staff Group Coordinator support for event design, planning, and execution. Geared at corporate groups, nonprofits, and reunion parties.
• Grand Hyatt Kauai Stay & Play Golf Packages Exclusive stay-and-play golf packages available only to registered guests of the adjacent Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, offering discounted green fee rates ($265 before noon / $225 after noon) and unlimited golf packages (3/5/10 rounds). Bookings are coordinated through the resort concierge and on-site golf shop.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & SpacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent resort property on Keoneloa Bay. Guests of Grand Hyatt receive exclusive discounts on green fees and access to Stay & Play packages. Resort offers discounted golf rates and unlimited golf packages to registered guests. Concierge coordinates golf bookings.
• Kauai PokeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant overlooking the 18th hole offering fresh poke bowls, plate lunches, umami burgers, salads, vegetarian bowls, cocktails, beers, and wine. Promoted on Poipu Bay website as post-golf dining option.
• ezlinksgolf.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party tee time booking platform integrated into website. Handles online reservations 30 days in advance.
• TopTracercoreTechnology or IntegrationBall-tracing technology used at driving range. Transforms practice sessions with virtual golf games, shot traces, and interactive game screens. Download app in advance to save time.
• TrackMancoreTechnology or IntegrationTrackMan Golf Suite is Poipu Bay's indoor learning facility featuring the number 1 golf simulator used by tour professionals. Tracks ball flight and calculates swing analytics. Available for hourly reservations (max 6 guests) with clubs, balls, and water included.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• KemperSports: U.S. golf and club management company operating resort, private, and daily-fee courses. Comparable as a strategic operator and potential acquirer for a single-asset course like Poipu Bay, but not a direct on-course competitor.
• Troon Golf: Largest third-party golf course management company in the world, managing hundreds of premium and resort courses. Relevant as a potential acquirer, operator, or comparable management-services business model, though not a direct course-level competitor.

Direct peers

• Princeville Makai Golf Course: Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed resort course on Kauai's North Shore, operated in partnership with the St. Regis Princeville. Directly comparable as another Hawaiian resort course with a similar luxury hospitality channel and the same designer as Poipu Bay.
• Wailea Golf Club: Resort golf operation on Maui with three courses and integrated stay-and-play programs with nearby luxury resorts. Comparable as a multi-course Hawaii resort operator with similar event and instruction businesses, and similar reliance on inbound tourism.
• Kapalua Plantation Course: PGA TOUR host venue (Sentry Tournament of Champions) and Hawaii flagship resort course on Maui. Comparable as a premium Hawaiian destination course with championship pedigree, resort integration, and similar per-round pricing.
• Mauna Lani Golf Course: Resort course on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii Island, integrated with luxury resort partners. Comparable as a championship oceanfront course serving high-end resort guests in Hawaii with similar green-fee pricing and event offerings.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment and range operator using TopTracer and similar ball-tracking technology. Adjacent to Poipu Bay's technology stack (TopTracer, TrackMan) and the leisure-golf consumer, but serves a mass-market entertainment niche rather than championship resort play.

Broad incumbents

• Pebble Beach Golf Links: Iconic U.S. destination resort course in California with U.S. Open pedigree and significant resort/hospitality integration. Comparable as a premium American destination course with a championship brand and similar high green-fee pricing, though at a much larger scale and recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PoipuBayGolfCourse
• Instagraminstagram.com/poipubaygolf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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