Pursue Perfection

This is not your traditional golf school - we like to do things a little differently here in the islands.

The Hōkūala Teaching Program is a destination in its own right, with training sessions from renowned PGA instructors equipped with innovative training technology.

Practice Makes Progress. Patient, practiced, and engaging, the Hōkūala team—directed by PGA Professional Kellie Hines along with her Team of Professionals Cort Walter and Juan Gonzalez — will help increase your skill and lower your handicap.

A lifelong resident of Kauai, Kellie Hines belongs to one of Hawaii’s first families of golf. Kellie was the first woman to serve on the state’s PGA Board and previously coached Hawaii’s championship high school girls’ team. The Ocean Course Hōkūala Team of Professionals brings expertise, enthusiasm, and personability to each lesson, ensuring you discover your best game.

Dial in your long game with power and distance while finessing your short game with skillful accuracy. These two facets of a player's game are the talents needed in bringing home the putts for a rewarding round of golf.

Our Team of Teaching Professionals, Kellie Hines, Cort Walter, and Juan Gonzalez, will guide you through an easy, fun, and enjoyable golf session at the practice facility. All aspects of the game will be taught.

"Aloha Swing" Clinics:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM clinics.
For beginners and those looking for a refresher. Beautiful time of the day to enjoy our morning clinic with the trade winds keeping you cool.

Cost $55 (includes club rental)

"Aloha Scramble with Aloha Swing” Clinic:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00pm golf clinic followed by a 2:00pm Tee Time For beginners and those looking for a more relaxed round of golf. Playing the front nine, with wide open fairways, and panoramic mountain views. Golf shots over the mango groves too. The back nine will mesmerize you with views of the ocean from hole 13 through 16. Bring your camera for spectacular shots, worthy of sending to your friends back home….wish you were here!

Call 808.241.6000 for tee times.

Talk Story Golf Clinic: Sundays 11AM - 12PM (FREE)
Location: 3132 Ninini Point, Lagoon Hale (adjacent to Marriott Kalanipu'u)
Guaranteed to hit a 220-yard drive after the clinic!
Call to register in advance: 808.241.6000

Under the guidance of Cort Walter and Juan Gonzalez, the First Tee Program focuses on building character, instilling life-enhancing values, and promoting healthy choices through the game of golf. This program is perfect for young beginner golfers eager to learn both the sport and valuable life lessons.

Program Details:
5 Week Golf Program for beginner Jr golfers between 7-17. Meeting once a week for 1 hour learning basic golf fundamental skill through fun games and drills combined with a message from First Tee's amazing youth development curriculum.

Registration Information:
Registration for the First Tee program is handled through First Tee directly. Please click the link below to view upcoming session dates and register for the program. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to Juan Gonzalez at juan.gonzalez@golfhokuala.com

Led by Director of Instruction Kellie Hines, our Ops 36 Program is a comprehensive approach to developing your golfing skills. The program is structured around playing the game of golf from a hole-out perspective, beginning close to the green and gradually moving farther away as you improve. It’s designed for golfers of all ages and abilities, making the game more accessible and enjoyable.

Program Details:
4 week golf program includes a 1 hour group golf class that covers the 12 fundamentals skills of golf that is backed by instructional videos and accountability through Ops36 app. With the Opportunity to play three 9 hole events with the goal of shooting 36 or less starting at 25 yards. You move further back each time you pass.

Starting the week of July 5th.
4 week session meeting once a week and playing up to 3 nine hole events. $265 for returning students. New student’s enrollment fee of $50 + tuition of $265.

Please contact Kellie Hines via email khines@golfhokuala.com more details or to enroll directly into her programs click down below.

For those seeking a more personalized approach, our team offers private lessons tailored to your individual needs. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced golfer aiming to fine-tune specific aspects of your game, our instructors are here to help.

To book a lesson, please contact Director of Golf Kellie Hines at 808.346.1877 or the Golf Shop 808.241.6000

Experience the latest in golf technology with our state-of-the-art Golfzon simulator. Perfect for practice, play, and social gatherings, our simulator offers a variety of courses and training modules to enhance your game, no matter the weather outside.

Simulator Hours:
Monday to Sunday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Cost:
$100 per hour during business hours
(we recommend 4-12 people group size)

We also offer packages for private party for up to 200 people, please contact hduncan@golfhokuala.com for more info