I confess, when it comes to golf, I’m a non-believer. It’s not that I hate golf, I just don’t get it.
It’s possible that a childhood trauma–a 1973 run in with a windmill on my local mini golf course that left me nearly decapitated and publicly humiliated–has left some long-term emotional scars.
I do appreciate the magic that goes into creating a gorgeous course. The lush carpets of green, the gently sloping hills, the water features, the scenic views.
I even appreciate the golf pros, the sport’s uber-cheerleaders, even though a conversation with a pro always starts out with an animated “I’ll teach you how to play [little lady],” and always ends with a sigh and some form of “well, keep at it, I’m sure one day you’ll get it.”
But playing golf? Meh, just not for me. So every time my golf-adverse self gets near a gorgeous course, I’m pretty much always on the outside looking in.
Which means when it comes to an especially amazing course like the Princeville Makai Golf Club in Kauai, named one of the “Top 5 Great Golf Settings in the U.S.” by National Geographic Traveler, there’s no way anyone’s going to let me past the clubhouse.
Even if I were to suck it up and attempt to play, there are few foursomes that would have me. Because of the windmill incident. And, you know, my nickname–the Divot Diva.
So imagine my delight to be lured with propaganda that allows me to enjoy the beauty of that course, “without having to swing a club.”
Princeville Golf Course tours for non-golfers? Genius.
The course, which is located along Kauai’s north shore, is now offering a “Sunset Golf Cart Tour” at 5:00 p.m. daily. Two people can check out a 2014 Club Car Prestige electric cart and explore the course at their leisure.
Guests can follow the cart paths past all 18 holes, stop wherever they want to take photos, enjoy a snack or drinks (including champagne) at the Makai Grill, and watch the sun set over Hanalei Bay. Information on wildlife and scenic points is even provided.
The Sunset Golf Cart Tour starts at $40 per golf cart for 2 guests and should last about 90 minutes. Meaning that the time you saved by not playing golf leaves you almost 3 hours for important things like shopping, eating, soaking up the sun, relaxing with a deluxe spa package, or enjoying Kauai’s other activities.
The Divot Diva is sold.
Princeville Makai Golf Club
808) 826-1863
www.MakaiGolf.com
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