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Royal Ka'anapali
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About
Maui's Ka'anapali Resort is built upon 1,200 acres of land home to ancient Hawaiian royalty and is home to two 18-hole championship golf courses. The Royal Ka'anapali course was built in 1962 and designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., who created undulating greens and wide fairways to accent views of the Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountains. This championship challenge has played host to such events as the Champions TOUR Ka'anapali Classic for 14 years, LPGA Kemper Cup and Shell's Wonderful World of Golf, and such legends as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Jan Stephanson and Betsy King have competed here. Guests of the Ka'anapali Resort receive discounts on green fees at both Royal Ka'anapali and newer Ka'anapali Kai, which was extensively renovated in 2005.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uliuli/Royal Blue | 71 | 6700 yards | 73.7 | 129 |
| Keo Makamae/Sandy White | 71 | 6267 yards | 72.0 | 125 |
| Keo Makamae/Sandy White (W) | 71 | 6267 yards | 76.7 | 137 |
| Kula/Gold | 71 | 5839 yards | 69.8 | 122 |
| Kula/Gold (W) | 71 | 5839 yards | 74.5 | 130 |
| Pu Koko'o/Burgundy | 71 | 5016 yards | 65.3 | 112 |
| Pu Koko'o/Burgundy (W) | 71 | 5016 yards | 69.3 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 73.7/129 | 519 | 190 | 421 | 373 | 474 | 460 | 324 | 185 | 485 | 3431 | 454 | 424 | 362 | 390 | 405 | 202 | 437 | 155 | 440 | 3269 | 6700 |
| White M: 72.0/125 W: 76.7/137 | 502 | 175 | 353 | 359 | 440 | 440 | 306 | 167 | 467 | 3209 | 433 | 399 | 335 | 362 | 380 | 171 | 412 | 140 | 426 | 3058 | 6267 |
| Gold M: 69.8/122 W: 74.5/130 | 449 | 153 | 338 | 302 | 427 | 420 | 285 | 149 | 441 | 2964 | 413 | 359 | 323 | 343 | 359 | 151 | 393 | 121 | 413 | 2875 | 5839 |
| Red M: 65.3/112 W: 69.3/120 | 394 | 135 | 275 | 240 | 339 | 403 | 267 | 135 | 428 | 2616 | 394 | 260 | 251 | 301 | 272 | 126 | 374 | 100 | 322 | 2400 | 5016 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 2 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
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Bar, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Lounge, Sauna, JacuzziAvailable Activities
Swimming, Billiards
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by schow98 on 08/04/2025
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Photo submitted by schow98 on 08/04/2025
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Photo submitted by kbell7 on 03/28/2025
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It’s worth it!!! Photo submitted by Par4ace on 01/13/2025
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Photo submitted by JC5846 on 11/13/2024
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Offer via Kaanapoli golf app Photo submitted by PKSlztlqMLj5BIa19bTv on 08/10/2024
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Photo submitted by PKSlztlqMLj5BIa19bTv on 08/10/2024
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Photo submitted by u000008100150 on 02/18/2023
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Photo submitted by u2785586 on 12/13/2022
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Photo submitted by mollieh on 12/11/2022
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Photo submitted by mollieh on 12/11/2022
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Photo submitted by brianbpt on 06/28/2021
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Photo submitted by soulifam on 05/07/2021
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Photo submitted by u000002840956 on 05/04/2021
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Photo submitted by u000002840956 on 05/04/2021
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Photo submitted by u6741661 on 12/18/2019
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Photo submitted by ishamj on 12/10/2019
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Photo submitted by ishamj on 12/10/2019
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Beach hole Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 12/08/2019
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views Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 12/08/2019
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Photo submitted by jhong3680 on 09/18/2019
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Photo submitted by Dchurch813 on 09/04/2019
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To the right of No. 4 Photo submitted by JayCoffinGC on 01/14/2016
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Photo submitted by JayCoffinGC on 01/14/2016
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The greens were pure. Photo submitted by JayCoffinGC on 01/14/2016
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Hole Number 7 Photo submitted by ValleyCityBoy on 03/07/2015
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Photo submitted by uLFVS4709LF on 07/15/2013
Good but too expensive
Its sad, faiways are ok, greens slow. Pace of play horrible. No water in the cart. Too expensive.
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to write. Here at Kaanapali Golf Courses we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service. We are happy to announce that after a long shipping delay, we just received 8 new water stations for the course. Your next experience here should be much more enjoyable. Mahalo.
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to write. Here at Kaanapali Golf Courses we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service. We are thrilled you enjoyed your experience. Hope to see you again in the near future. Mahalo.
Fun afternoon
Got paired with another single and we played in 3.5 hours after getting waived through on 7, teeing off just after 1. Fairways and greens in good shape, bunkers need more or new sand. Beer cart was only by once but she warned us so we loaded up. This course has some views from upper holes but it's like golfing in any residential/resort course with mostly views of houses and condos. Warning: there are more than a few non-golfers wandering through the lower holes between their rooms and beaches/shopping/etc.
Aloha and Mahalo for your feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your round and we will share your review with our team. We look forward to serving you again soon.
Pro shop staff is rude
I’ve never been to a golf course with a more rude pro shop staff. Seriously, if you’re that miserable do something else. Folks who play this course are usually on vacation and are excited to be there… the staff takes the wind right out of your sails. If you book through GolfNow, expect zero accountability from the staff. I pre-paid and was told that I didn’t. The member said “they charged you, we didn’t so you have to pay the full rate”. I was on vacation and didn’t want to sour my mood so I let it go. I’ll be submitting a claim to GolfNow. Avoid this course, it’s not worth the money nor the rude staff. I won’t be coming back.
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We would love to connect with you to discuss your experience further; if you can please email me at kreul@kaanapaligolfcourses.com to connect. Mahalo!
Aloha and Mahalo for giving us your feedback. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!
Good course
Seemed pricey for the experience - while I think the course is good - it was too much money for the experience
Aloha and thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. We apologize for the unusual slow day on your visit. Keeping our customers happy is our number one priority and I assure you this will be addressed. I’d hope you give us another chance in the future. Mahalo.
Fun, enjoyable afternoon of golf
Purse offer a great value for a fun course. Good value for their afternoon rounds. Course was fairly unremarkable for Hawaii but I. Good shape and pace of play was great.
Mahalo for playing Kaanapali and for taking the time to offer your feedback. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!
Great course
We've played kaanapali Royal several times and love the layout. Nice wide open fairways and best greens on Maui.
Staff were great. I lost my range finder on the last hole and the staff found it.... Very helpful!
Mahalo for playing Kaanapali and for taking the time to offer your feedback and we will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon. A hui hou (until we meet again)!
Mahalo for playing Kaanapali and for taking the time to offer your feedback. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!
Mahalo for playing Kaanapali and for taking the time to offer your feedback. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!
Beautiful Course on beautiful day, rental clubs banged up!
What a beautiful, well laid out course. I had such a fun round but was quite disappointed with my rental clubs given what was paid and expected. My irons were a mixed and matched set of titleist and my hybrid and 3 wood had significant dents. I will be back but I will take care and time in reviewing the set of clubs provided.
Aloha and Mahalo for your feedback. I'm happy to announce we just received our new brand new Callaway rental clubs. We hope you'll have a better experience here on your next visit. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!
No marshals
The views and layout are amazing. The way the course is managed is sub par - grouchy and rude. On the day we played - it was raining. We decided to play anyway. The group in front was playing horribly slow and it was impossible to play through. After asking the cart host if they could help - nothing changed. Basically a 5.5 hour round with only 4 or 5 groups on the course.
For the amount of money - play elsewhere
We’re sorry to hear that we weren’t able to provide you with the best experience possible. Thank you for your feedback! Since your review, we have required all staff members to undergo additional customer service training. Hope you’ll give us another chance in the future. Mahalo.
Golf VACAY
Had an excellent time playing the course. People were friendly. Course is in great shape. Highly recommend!
Mahalo for playing and for sharing your review. We appreciate it!
Mahalo for playing and leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Pace of play is the only thing that needs some improvement.
Mahalo for playing and leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Mahalo for playing and leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Swing away
With the pandemic still going on Kaanapali Royal still puts up the good service. Had a great time playing on the royal course. Fairways bunkers greens we’re all in such great shape. I’ll recommend the Royal to anyone.
Mahalo to the staff at Kaanapali Royal
Mahalo for playing and leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Mahalo for playing and leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Must play the wind!
Course layout is good. The variables wind made it more challenging!
Mahalo for playing and leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Ka'anapali Stay & Play Package
Ka'anapali Stay & Play Package
Maui Golf Around Package
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Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback and thank you for your positive review. We are very pleased you had a great time out here at Kaanapali golf courses. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round. We hope to see you again soon. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!