2290 Kaanapali Pkwy,
Lahaina, Hawaii (Maui) 96761
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Sutee Nitakorn (PGA Head Golf Professional) / David Havens (PGA Director of Instruction).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland, open countryside, limited residential and briefly oceanside (Pacific Ocean).
Designer:
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Above distances are for the Royal Ka'anapali course. Also at Ka'anapali is the 18-hole Ka’anapali Kai course (par-70; 6388 yds from back tees).
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4 mi S of Napili-Honokowai / 25 mi W of Kahului.
Kaanapali (Royal)
Ka’anapali Resort (Royal Ka’anapali course): The Ka’anapali Kai and Royal Ka'anapali courses are two well-rated and pleasantly testing resort-style layouts.
Both courses offer scenic ocean and inland mountain views, although both are predominantly set back from the ocean behind the plentiful resort accommodations. Only the long par-4 5th on the Royal course serves-up a true oceanside hole (overlooking May's Beach).
The Royal course (once known as the Tournament North course) begins with a testing par-5 that hugs the side of a small lake, before the layout takes you behind the resort hotels to the wonderful oceanside par-4 5th. From there the out-and-back design winds its way up into the West Maui mountain foothills.
At the par-4 18th you'll finish alongside the same small lake that threatened so menacingly at the 1st. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this Robert Trent Jones Sr course.
Stay&Play at Ka'anapali: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
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In ancient times Kaanapali, which means "rolling cliffs" in Hawaiian, was a royal retreat for the rulers of Maui. They delighted in the perfect three-mile stretch of white sand beach, the gentle waves, warm sunny days and the inspiring backdrop of the majestic West Maui Mountains. Today the beach is skirted by a boardwalk, condos, hotels, iconic black cliffs and a retail village.
2365 Ka'anapali Parkway, Maui, HI 96761
+1 (808) 667 2525
Visit websiteThe Westin Maui Resort & Spa on Ka’anapali Beach is a perfect island resort for an inspiring vacation. The resort offers a beachfront setting, aquatic playground with five pools and tropical gardens, oceanfront restaurants, spa, golfing and watersport adventures.
Royal Ka'anapali and Ka’anapali Kai courses.
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Kapalua; Kahili.
200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, Hawaii 96761
+1 (808) 661 1234
Visit websiteThe 806-guestroom Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa is surrounded by 40 lush, beachfront acres. Here you can enjoy the resort's water playground, pamper yourself at the spa, play championship golf and tennis, snorkel at Black Rock and ride the Pacific Ocean waves.
Royal Ka'anapali and Ka’anapali Kai courses.
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Kapalua; Kahili.
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