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Kapalua Golf Club - Plantation Course

Golf Digest Top 100 Public·#23

Where dramatic oceanside elevation changes and championship design create golf's most iconic winter playground.

About the Course

At Kapalua Resort on Maui's northwest shore, golfers can vacation like a PGA Tour star. The Plantation Course is the jewel of Kapalua, which is located on Maui's northwest shore and stretches from gorgeous mountain peaks to the Pacific Ocean. Host of the PGA Tour each January, the par-73, 7,596-yard Plantation has been home to Tiger Woods, Justin Leonard, Ernie Els, Vijay Singh and more. The Plantation Course at Kapalua started it all for Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. Their first collaborative design debuted in 1991, kicking off modern golf's most celebrated architectural partnership. Its lengthy 7,596 yard par 73 layout challenges the pros but its wide fairways and generous greens make it very playable for the average golfer. With dramatic elevation changes, this course offers plenty of downhill tee shots. You can't be a fan of the game without having this one squarely on your bucket list.

Why It's Great for Groups
  • ✦<cite index="46-26,46-27">If you include the firm and fast conditions, grainy greens, and prodigious length well over 7000 yards, this course scores very highly in the Challenge Category. It is also one of the most aesthetically pleasing course you'll ever play, with unbelievable backdrops of the Pacific Ocean and nearby islands from nearly every hole.</cite>
  • ✦<cite index="33-7,33-8">The Plantation Course is the site of the PGA TOUR's The Sentry each January featuring an elite field of previous year's PGA TOUR winners. The field has included golf greats such as Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, Davis Love III, Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed, Jon Rahm and many more.</cite>
  • ✦<cite index="47-20">Kapalua features the widest fairways I've ever played which is the perfect accommodation for the resort cliental and strong winds that frequent the course.</cite>
  • ✦<cite index="49-21">The chance to hit a 350-yard drive and reach the green in two on No.</cite> 18, a dramatic 677-yard par 5 that sweeps downhill toward the ocean.
  • ✦<cite index="12-6">The Plantation remains one of golf's iconic winter playgrounds.</cite>
Courses on Property
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Plantation Course18 holes · Par 73

<cite index="41-1,41-2">A lengthy 7,596 yard par 73 layout with dramatic elevation changes and wide fairways offering plenty of downhill tee shots.</cite>

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Bay Course18 holes · Par 72

Winds through palms and flowering hibiscus with views of Oneloa Bay

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Key Details
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Green Fees
$469–$546/person est.
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Walking Friendly
Cart recommended
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Caddies Available
Yes
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Best Time to Visit
<cite index="33-7">The Plantation Course is the site of the PGA TOUR's The Sentry each January featuring an elite field of previous year's PGA TOUR winners.</cite> The winter season (December-February) offers the best conditions and is peak season, though also most expensive and crowded. <cite index="38-1">Consider playing The Plantation Course during less windy times if you prefer a slightly easier round.</cite>
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Stay on Property
<cite index="21-2,21-6">The Kapalua Villas – one-, two- and three-bedroom vacation villas with ocean or golf views tucked into beautifully landscaped clusters. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua blends signature Ritz-Carlton service with award-winning accommodations.</cite>

<cite index="21-2,21-6">The Kapalua Villas – one-, two- and three-bedroom vacation villas with ocean or golf views tucked into beautifully landscaped clusters. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua blends signature Ritz-Carlton service with award-winning accommodations.</cite>

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