Kapalua Plantation Course
- Par
- 73
- Yardage
- 7,596yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1991
- Access
- Resort
- Design
- Modern
History
The Plantation Course at Kapalua on Maui, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and opened in 1991, was among the first courses to demonstrate that wide, ground-game-oriented minimalist design could work in a resort setting. Perched high above the Pacific Ocean on Maui's northwest tip, the course's 18 holes play through former pineapple fields with sweeping panoramas of the ocean and neighboring Molokai island. The persistent trade winds make club selection challenging and the downhill finishing stretch particularly thrilling. It hosts the PGA Tour's season-opening Sentry Tournament of Champions each January.
Signature Hole
18th hole, par 5, 663 yards — a massive downhill par-5 sweeping toward the Pacific Ocean where aggressive players can reach in two with a favorable trade wind
Notable Tournaments
- Sentry Tournament of Champions (annual, PGA Tour, since 1999)
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kapalua Plantation Course public or private?
Kapalua Plantation Course is a resort course, open to resort guests and the public; tee times are usually booked through the resort.
Who designed Kapalua Plantation Course?
Kapalua Plantation Course was designed by Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw and opened in 1991.
Where does Kapalua Plantation Course rank among the top golf courses in America?
Kapalua Plantation Course ranks #96 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.
What is the signature hole at Kapalua Plantation Course?
The signature hole at Kapalua Plantation Course is the 18th hole, par 5, 663 yards — a massive downhill par-5 sweeping toward the Pacific Ocean where aggressive players can reach in two with a favorable trade wind.