The Kapalua Resort's newest course, the par 73, 7,263 yard Plantation Course, presents Kapalua's ultimate golf challenge. Designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore and opened in 1991. The Plantation Course unfurls across island canyons, native vegetation and panoramic oceanfront plateaus.
Its expansive fairways, elevation changes, natural terrain and large putting surfaces embody traditional aspects of a seaside links course. A shotmaker's dream, players will find that the use of imagination--and every club in their bag--is an asset here. The Plantation Course boasts large-scale terrain features: deep valleys, expansive greens and fairways, 95 bunkers total, and no water hazards.
Kap Plantation, the only course with more severe elevation changes than Bighorn, is built on top of an old 23,000 acre pineapple plantation. Starts right off the bat: The first hole is a 495y par 4, with a 36y drop from tee to green. The majority of the fairways are fat, allowing you to go for that little extra with the driver. There are some severe slopes, with a great example on 5. A reachable par five, be wary that your second shot will probably be on a L - to - R slope. Play your approach on 6 conservatively. Nine out of ten times I end up over the green, which slopes front to back. On 8, be careful attacking front pin positions, if left short, it makes for a difficult up and down. On 12, the fairway slopes left to right, so be careful not to roll it into the bunker. On 17, be sure to hit it hard enough to hit the downslope. Teeing to the left will leave you a severe downhill shot. Playing this slope correctly can result in a 350y+ drive, leaving a 200y approach, and a great chance at eagle.
Signature Hole Comments: The hole around which the rest of the course was formulated,
the 18th is an extremely long downhill, downwind par 5. At 663 yards this is the longest
hole on the PGA Tour. Despite its length, the hole is made reachable in two powerful
blows by the assisting winds and slope. The fairway and green are large and receptive,
yet difficult to judge, owing to the vast panorama and scale of the background. The
eighteenth is probably the most scenic, spectacular and representative of all holes at
the Plantation Course. Its scale and drama are uncommon and its challenge is within reason,
while its surrounding beauty is unparalleled.
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