Rolling green terrains converge with the deep blue ocean at Kapalua Resort’s Plantation Course and Bay Course. Set in a historic pineapple plantation, the breathtaking backdrop and stellar designs of both courses have earned accolades from media and golf enthusiasts everywhere.
Plantation Course
The Plantation Course is where the elites gather during the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. The 7,411-yard course boasts immaculate fairways and spectacular views at every hole. Towering Norfolk pine trees line the panorama with neighboring Molokai island looming above the horizon. Gusty trade winds in the afternoon add to the challenge of this demanding course. After having conquered a world-class round, head over to The Plantation House Restaurant and reward yourself with a world-class meal.
Bay Course
Not to be outdone, the impeccable Bay Course, designed by Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane, offers 6,600 yards of luscious and expansive fairways. The course begins and ends on a plateau near the award-winning Pineapple Grill restaurant. With the signature fifth hole shooting dramatically over Oneloa Bay, the stunning ocean vista is a welcome distraction from the sport. The Bay Course has previously played host to the LPGA Classic.
Kapalua Golf offers discounts for twilight, late afternoon, multiple plays and Kapalua Resort guests.
Kapalua Golf Academy
West Maui’s Kapalua Golf Academy has been ranked by Golf Magazine as one of the nation’s top 25 golf schools. Designed by Hale Irwin, Hawaii’s most state-of-the-art golf school and practice facility has a slew of features: 85,000 square feet of grass teeing area, three-hole walking course, 18-hole putting greens, practice bunkers, distance wedge area, specialty short game area, custom club fitting, and indoor and outdoor hitting bay with digital video analysis.
With a team of stellar PGA professional instructors, players from all skill levels can choose from a half-day to a full week’s program. Customized individual lessons, corporate clinics and off-site instructions are available. Programs can cover course reading and management, playing strategy, strength and flexibility training, specialty shots, club selection, and the psychology of golf to refine every aspect of one’s game.
