West Maui’s outstanding collection of resort and daily-fee golf courses are reopening following the wildfires of this past Aug. 8. The golf courses and facilities at Kā‘anapali and Kapalua Golf were spared from the devastation. Similarly, Wailea Golf Club property and its three golf courses in South Maui were also unaffected by the fires. Sadly, the fires impacted associates at all three golf resort properties with many losing their homes and possessions. As the West Maui – and entire Maui community heals – the properties continue to welcome back team members to work as they are ready to return.
Kā‘anapali reopened its driving range and Royal Kā‘anapali Golf Course on Sept. 18 and will reopen the Kā‘anapali Kai Golf Course on Nov. 20. Kapalua Golf reopened its Bay Course on September 20 and will reopen its famed Plantation Course on Oct. 18 The Bay Course’s practice range also has reopened. Wailea Golf Club remained open after the fires, as Wailea’s Gold, Blue and Emerald Courses continue to welcome guests.
Each of the three properties have focused extensive efforts to support team members who lost their homes or loved ones, while also continuing to help the larger Maui community recover through donations and fundraisers.
“As part of Mauiʻs recovery process, we need our visitors to help keep our community employed. We welcome respectful, responsible and compassionate travel to all accessible parts of Maui. We encourage our visitors to buy local, dine at local restaurants, enjoy Mauiʻs incredible activities and attractions including our beautiful golf courses, and most of all visit our island with patience and grace,” said Sherry Duong, Executive Director, Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau.
Kā‘anapali Golf Courses
Built on 300 acres of land once home to Hawaiian royalty, Kā‘anapali Golf Courses present golfers with pristine conditions and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountains. Opened in 1962 and designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., the par-71, 6,700-yard Royal Kā‘anapali Course features wide fairways and undulating greens, which make it distinctive and demanding.
Kapalua Golf & Tennis
Managed by Troon, Kapalua Golf & Tennis features two 18-hole golf courses (The Plantation and The Bay). Kapalua’s Plantation Course, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, this year is celebrating its 48th anniversary as one of the world’s great layout.
Wailea Golf Club
Wailea Golf Club offers the premier golf and social experience in Hawaii. With three spectacular layouts –Gold, Emerald and Blue – Wailea provides a variety of memorable playing experiences, plus incredible ocean vistas from virtually every hole. Located in sun-kissed South Maui, the club also encompasses the 12-acre Wailea Golf Academy and practice facility, two clubhouses, and a range of social amenities. Over the years, Wailea Golf Club has hosted several televised professional golf tournaments, including the Champions Skins Game.
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Photo: The Plantation Course (Dave Sansom)