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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
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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
Maui Time
First time playing Royal and I enjoyed it greatly. Course layout is challenging and with the ocean breeze makes it difficult on many holes. Front 9 pace of play was great, back 9 a little slower. Will play it again in the future.
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round of golf with us. We hope to see you again soon. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 4 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
Tropical Golf Club classic
Wonderful blend of level holes and some challenging elevation drops! Requires precise iron selection because of strong winds and severe slopes in fairways and greens. Fantastic test of skill!!
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
Greens need attention
The greens definitely need some TLC. A lot of burn and mower marks from improper cutting around greens. Not cut for a few days. Fairways and bunkers were ok.
Not worth the money paid
Aloha and thank you for giving us your feedback. We'll work hard to address some of the items you mentioned. We hope you give us another chance in the future. Mahalo-Kaanapali GM.
Great course
Great course great layout .no cart girl and no selection of sandwiches worth mentioning . Marshall was one of the grumpier men alive . Nicely groomed and great greens!!
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses and we'll work hard to correct some of our shortcomings you mentioned. I'll be sure to let our team know that overall, you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 4 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 4 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We'll work to improve our beverage cart situation. We are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. You came a long way to Maui from Switzerland and we are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 4 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
Nice Course
This is a nice course and certainly an alternative to more expensive
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 4 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
Wonderful
Great track. Excellent condition. Loved it. Thanks
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
Royal Ka'anapali
Gorgeous setting with both fairways and greens bring like a carpet and flawless. Greens were slow and fairways did not run far as they were so lush. therefore needed to carry your distances. Our tee time at 11:30 resulted in few other golfers and a great pace of play. Got a really good price on Golf Now and we had a Great Day Out!
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
Really nice course
This was my first time playing Ka'anpali and I really enjoyed it. We played the Royal side and it was definitely a challenge but that was primarily due to stronger than usual winds. The staff at the this course is super friendly and they treat you more like family than customers. I would play the course again for sure but would look for a day that is not so windy.
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. Occasionally those trade winds can gust into the 25 mph but most days they just provide a nice breeze. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM
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Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round of golf with us. We hope to see you again soon. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!