This course offers a great view of the island of Kauai The first tee is spectacular with the Pacific Ocean on one side and Mount Haupu looming on the other Volcanic cliffs massive ravines giant sinkholes and lush tropical undergrowth dominate this course The wonderfully designed course plays around deep ravines and streams that are fed by fresh mountain river rain This course is unique in that it offers ten holes instead of the traditional nine at most courses Ownership desired to satisfy the golfer s craving for a spectacular golf game unmatched by another other nine or eighteen hole course This course was voted one of the top 10 Best Nine Hole Courses in the Country by Sports Illustrated in 1997 The course ratings are based on ten holes