Golf
Kapalua Plantation & The Bay Courses, Maui, Hawaii
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Home to the PGA Tour’s annual kick-off tournament, The Tournament of Champions, Kapalua Resort on the Hawaiian Island of Maui is a golfer’s paradise. 2 world class courses available for play greet visitors in an unforgettable setting that stretches from the shimmering waters of the Pacific Ocean to the lush peaks of an ancient volcano. A 3rd golf course on the property, The Village Course, is private and available only to members and their guests. The property borders Pu’u Kukui Preserve at its peak, the largest nature reserve in all of Hawaii and 2 marine life conservation preserves at water’s edge, Honolua Bay and Mokule’ia Bay both home to ancient lava formations, spectacular marine life and brilliant coral gardens. The golf courses are certified Audubon sanctuaries protecting native bird species and the native habitat. Migrating humpback whales provide a show for golfers from December to April each year making concentration on the game a challenge with these massive creatures performing acrobatics just offshore.
The Bay Course, designed by golfing legend Arnold Palmer, is the senior of the Kapalua Resort courses with gently rolling fairways and generous greens captivatingly inserted into a breathtaking location along the oceanfront that epitomizes resort golf.
The Plantation Course on the other hand (the site of the Tournament of Champions) is a brute that stretches to over 7,400 yards from the championship tees. The Plantation Course winds its way through pineapple fields and eye popping geographic formations seemingly affording breathtaking views of the Pacific and distant islands from every fairway, green and tee box. Golf Digest magazine recognizes the Plantation Course at the Kapalua Resort as the best golf course in Hawaii.
The Kapalua Golf Academy is a complete state-of-the-art golf school and practice facility that provides expert instruction in all aspects of the game. The Academy offers a full spectrum of programs including individual lessons, golf schools, clinics and specially designed programs for larger groups. The pro shops on-site provide a wonderful selection of golf equipment, tour quality rental clubs, logo merchandise and other souvenirs.
Accommodations to fit every need and budget are located at the Resort and in the nearby towns of Napili, Kahana and Kaanapali. After golf, visitors can spend time on the tennis courts, relax in a luxurious spa, partake of world class dining and shopping or participate in unlimited options for water based activities that are available at Kapalua Resort and the surrounding area. The iconic whaling town of Lahaina, a favorite of visitors to Maui, is just a short ride from the Resort. Maui is served by airports in Kahului with direct service from the mainland and the West Maui Airport nearby Kapalua that sees regularly scheduled island hops from Honolulu and other cities in Hawaii.
Consider adding a trip to Golf at Kapalua Resort on the unforgettable Hawaiian island of Maui to your list. This golfing trip of a lifetime could be combined with your fantasy fulfilling visit to Maui to experience the breathtaking beauty and unlimited recreational opportunities available in the 50th state in the USA.
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