1st Hole Par 4
220 yard – 240 yard shot is the play here you want to catch the hill on line with the arrow.
2nd Hole Par 3
Wind blows left to right typically on this hole avoid the bunkers at all cost.
3rd Hole Par 4
Left side of the fairway is where you want to be on this short par 4.
4th Hole Par 4
Short hole and it gets tight up by the green 200 yard – 240 yard shot is all that’s needed on this hole.
5th Hole Par 5
Fairway slopes left to right — aim at the arrow for the best position on your next shot.
6th Hole Par 4
Aim for the tallest pine tree in the distance.
7th Hole Par 4
340 yards till you hit the rough on this line, and it sets up perfect for the long approach.
8th Hole Par 3
The wind typically blows right to left here; this should range from a 170 yard to 185 yard shot if the wind is light.
9th Hole Par 5
Left center off this tee sets you up perfectly for the next approach shot.
10th Hole Par 4
The Fairway slopes dramatically right to left on this hole hit it at the arrow to be rewarded.
11th Hole Par 3
Wind typically blows right to left on this hole. This should be a 150 yard – 160 yard shot. Short is better than long.
12th Hole Par 4
Aim at this arrow if you want to get close to the green, but beware, there is a bunker that is hidden. Check the distance on the GPS in the cart.
13th Hole Par 4
Aim for the right corner of this trap.
14th Hole Par 4
Roughly 250 to the right edge of the trap where the arrow is pointing, hit it there and leave yourself a 100-yard shot coming in to the smallest green on the course.
15th Hole Par 5
Poke one down the middle not worth trying to cut the corner on this 3 shot hole par 5.
16th Hole Par 4
Aim at the arrow and the hill will kick the ball right to a nice landing area which sets you up with a great angle for your next shot.
17th Hole Par 4
Roughly 300 yards till you run out of fairway on this line long hitters be careful typically plays downwind.
18th Hole Par 5
Aim at the right chimney on the clubhouse to be rewarded with the most roll out of your drive.
Want to Know More?
Feel free to reach out or read my blog post, Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf.
Jeff Simon
December 2, 2021
Thanks for the tips! Can’t wait to get out there!
Danmadden@hawaiilife.com
December 3, 2021
Corey – Love your Plantation blog!
Curt Schickner
December 20, 2021
This is a very helpful blog post! Saved me several shots on the course – thanks for creating this guide!
Ben
January 28, 2024
Thank you Corey. I used this yesterday and it helped me a ton. Played the gold/regular tees.
A couple observations:
7: I couldn’t identify the 2 trees on the right in the photo. I think they are gone now. Definitely need to not try and cut the corner. Trust the left line and it will roll a mile down to the right.
16: I aimed and went where instructed, but ended up in the last middle fairway trap. I think you have to get lucky on this one though.