The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort

The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort is a West Maui championship golf course known for Coore-Crenshaw design, big elevation changes, ocean views and PGA TOUR history.

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The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort

The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort

The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort is one of Maui's most recognizable golf courses, set high above the ocean on the slopes of West Maui. The course is known for broad fairways, dramatic elevation changes, trade winds and sweeping views toward Molokai, Lanai and the Pacific. It is part of the larger Kapalua area, where resort communities, beaches and mountain scenery come together on Maui's northwest shore.

Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the course uses the natural shape of the land rather than a flat, manicured layout. Golfers move across sloping terrain, downhill holes, uphill approaches and wide landing areas that still require careful club choice when the wind is up. The final stretch is especially memorable, with the famous downhill 18th hole offering one of the best-known finishes in Hawaii golf.

The Plantation Course is also known as the longtime home of the PGA Tour's season-opening event at Kapalua. Even for visitors who are not playing, the setting has a strong sense of place, with ocean views, green ridges and the quiet northwestern side of Maui surrounding the course.

Key Features

Championship golf course in Kapalua on Maui's northwest side
Designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore
18-hole, par-73 layout on the slopes above Kapalua
Measures up to 7,596 yards from the longest tees
Known for broad fairways, large greens and dramatic elevation changes
Pacific Ocean, Molokai and Lanai views appear from many parts of the course
Long downhill 18th hole is one of the course's signature features
Associated with the PGA TOUR winners event at Kapalua
Address is 2000 Plantation Club Drive, Kapalua, Maui, HI 96761
The Plantation Course is known for West Maui scenery, Coore-Crenshaw design and championship golf history

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is The Plantation Course so famous?

The course is famous for its PGA TOUR history, sweeping West Maui views, large elevation changes and a layout that uses the natural slopes above Kapalua.

Who designed The Plantation Course at Kapalua?

Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore designed the course, shaping it around broad fairways, large greens and the hillside terrain above the northwest Maui coast.

What makes the closing hole memorable?

The 18th hole is known for its long downhill shape, generous landing areas and wide views across Kapalua toward the ocean and neighboring islands.

How is The Plantation Course different from the Bay Course?

The Plantation Course sits higher on the slopes above Kapalua, with bigger elevation changes and broader views, while the Bay Course is closer to the shoreline.

Why does wind matter at The Plantation Course?

The course is open to West Maui trade winds, so downhill holes, exposed fairways and ocean-facing shots can play differently from one visit to the next.