HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-10WailuaGolfCourseranksinGOLFstop30bestmunicipalgolfcoursesinAmericaDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: June 10, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
PATRICK T. PORTER, DIRECTOR
(808) 241-4460
Wailua Golf Course ranks in GOLF’s Top 30 best municipal golf courses in America
LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i’s Wailua Golf Course ranked No. 26 in GOLF’s 30 best municipal
courses in America, announced Wednesday.
“We are grateful for this honor and recognition which speaks volumes about our hardworking
staff and their dedication to maintain and preserve our treasured Wailua Golf Course,” said Pat Porter,
director of the Department of Parks and Recreation. “Considering that there are approximately 2,900
municipal courses in the U.S., we are fortunate that Wailua Golf Course ranked in the Top 1% of all
municipal courses in the nation.”
“So many of us have fond memories playing at Wailua, from junior golf to high school
tournaments, statewide and U.S. Amateur championships, to just casual rounds with friends and
family,” said Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami. “Many can remember how important Wailua Golf Course was
to my mom and dad who were both avid golfers. I know that this would mean so much to them.”
Wailua Golf Course was designed by Toyo Shirai and was first built as a 9-hole course in the
1930s. In 1961, the second 9 holes were added.
Out of the Top 30 municipal courses, Wailua ranked first in offering the least expensive price for
locals.
For more information about Wailua Golf Course, visit www.kauai.gov/Golf. Visit golf.com to
read the full article “The 30 best municipal golf courses in America, according to GOLF’s raters.”
Above photo: 11th hole at Wailua Golf Course
Above photos: 17th hole at Wailua Golf Course
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