The United States ProMiniGolf Association US Open of Mini Golf
Bring your team, a competitive spark, and island curiosity: the 2026 US OPEN Pro/Am at Anaina Hou turns Kaua‘i’s 18-hole botanical mini golf course into a weekend of competition, charity, and community. Pair with a pro, meet locals, and enjoy post-round pūpūs on the Lanai.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–4 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking around an 18-hole course; suitable for most fitness levels but expect short uneven surfaces and steps.
Wildlife
History
This marks the United States ProMiniGolf Association’s first US Open hosted in Hawai‘i; the USPMGA has organized national competitions since 1995.
Conservation
Proceeds fund Kaua‘i Mini Golf improvements and internship/youth scholarships at Anaina Hou; please respect plantings and pack out trash to protect the garden setting.
Anaina Hou Community Park
The United States ProMiniGolf Association US Open of Mini Golf
Anaina Hou Community Park is a community-driven park on Kauaʻi that hosts cultural events, concerts, educational programs, and family attractions.
The park presents a mix of live music performances—ranging from ukulele gatherings and national touring bands to headline artists—alongside community-focused activities such as weekly Kanikapila jams, after-school music lessons for grades 6–12, and themed fundraisers. Guests can enjoy outdoor features like an 18-hole miniature golf course set within a Hawaiian botanical garden, a 9-hole night golf option, and performances staged at the Porter Pavilion. Events include fire-dance dinners, concerts by artists such as Melvin Seals & JGB, Jake Shimabukuro, Todd Rundgren, and touring bands like Steely Dead, as well as community fundraisers and specialty nights.
The park’s programming emphasizes cultural expression, music education, and family-friendly entertainment. Anaina Hou partners with local musicians, volunteers, and community organizations to produce weekly and seasonal offerings that connect visitors to Hawaiian plants, music traditions, and island history. Practical conveniences often cited in event descriptions include on-site cafés or food trucks, spacious resort lodging packages for specific concerts, and optional instrument rentals for lessons. The park hosts fundraising events and benefits that support community causes and new community spaces.
Events occur at Porter Pavilion in Kilauea and other park locations, featuring night golf, dinner buffets, ticketed concerts, and community-led jam sessions that welcome all skill levels.
Events Offered
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Concerts, golf, lessons, and fundraisers
Location Focus
Kilauea & Kauaʻi
Community park events on the North Shore
Community Programs
Music & Lessons
Kanikapila and after-school lessons
Venues
Porter Pavilion & Gardens
Concerts, fire shows, and mini golf
Book concert tickets, sign up for music lessons, or schedule a mini golf evening at Anaina Hou Community Park.
Arrive as a Team
Have all four team members arrive together for smooth check-in at the Kaua'i Miniature Golf and Botanical Garden entrance.
Protect Against Sun and Rain
Bring sunscreen, a hat, and a light rain layer—Kaua‘i’s weather can shift quickly and affects greens and reads.
Wear Supportive Shoes
Closed-toe, supportive footwear will keep you steady on sculpted mounds and wet stone edges.
Charge Your Camera
Bring a spare phone battery or small camera—signature holes photograph best in soft morning or late-afternoon light.
Closed-toe shoes
Supportive footwear eases walking the course and negotiating small inclines.
Sunscreen & hat
Essential for midday sun on exposed sections of the course.
summer
Light rain jacket
Quick showers are common—layering keeps you dry without weighing you down.
winter
Small daypack or pouch
Carry sunscreen, scorecards, snacks, and a spare phone battery.