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Ka'anapali Kai

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4.1
461 Reviews (461)
5 Stars
181
4 Stars
178
3 Stars
65
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.8
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86.4%
Recommend this course
389 out of 461 reviews
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3.9
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
83.3%
Recommend this course
30 out of 36 reviews
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4.0
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
83.1%
Recommend this course
54 out of 65 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Kai course impresses with dramatic elevation changes, open fairways, and stunning views that reward every round. Consistently friendly staff and smooth pace of play make for a genuinely enjoyable experience on Maui.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 70
Length 6388 yards
Slope 136
Rating 71.6

The Ka'anapali Resort on Maui is home to two championship golf courses, set on 1,200 acres of land home to ancient Hawaiian royalty. The Ka'anapali Kai course is an Arthur Jack Snyder design from 1976 that received an extensive renovation in 2005. The golf course is shorter and has a lower slope/rating compared to its sister Royal Ka'anapali course, but also plays narrower in most spots. Many holes are tucked into the West Maui Mountains The golf course is women-friendly with a forward set of "Hibiscus" tees at 4,522 yards, and also less expensive to resort guests and visitors compared to Royal Ka'anapali, which has played host to numerous professional events.

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Satellite Layout
Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Lava 70 6388 yards 71.6 136
Sand 70 6010 yards 69.4 133
Sand (W) 70 6010 yards 76.0 133
Fern 70 5563 yards 67.3 127
Fern (W) 70 5563 yards 73.0 124
Hibiscus 70 4522 yards 62.3 110
Hibiscus (W) 70 4522 yards 66.7 113
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Kaanapali Kai
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Lava M: 71.6/136 376 370 225 308 390 193 395 541 373 3171 384 182 558 391 220 360 402 372 348 3217 6388
Sand M: 69.3/133 W: 76.0/133 358 351 213 300 357 177 365 510 352 2983 361 155 536 368 194 340 387 353 333 3027 6010
Fern M: 67.3/127 W: 73.0/124 323 332 189 259 331 159 327 486 334 2740 335 139 509 340 176 319 373 319 313 2823 5563
Hibiscus M: 62.3/110 W: 66.7/113 293 246 142 233 254 140 186 414 319 2227 251 119 372 279 160 275 262 306 271 2295 4522
Handicap 9 7 15 13 3 17 5 1 11 14 18 2 8 16 10 6 12 4
Par 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 5 4 35 4 3 5 4 3 4 4 4 4 35 70

Course Details

Year Built 1976
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1976) Robin Nelson (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn at all times

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.1
461 Reviews (461)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 14
Undulating Greens 10
Elevation Changes 9
This course/club is great for:
Playing Multiple Courses 9
Advanced Golfers 8
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 7
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 15
Near Local Attractions 6

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DonnaTaylor16
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great value

Great value. Unfriendly starter and no cocktails available is my only complaints.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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u314162083697
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Father's Day Outing

Great Father's Day with my boys on a beautiful course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000002144485
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Scott0033
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mhmcmillan
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Great course; greens need a lot of work to improve.

Nice course , but greens have been punched and sanded. Horrible green condition for this much $$$.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u000006907447
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

So, so

When you pay $350 plus and the wife only has a porta-pottie to use on the course, it is not good.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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jmanning513
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Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Higher Expectations

I had higher expectations considering this course hosted the ‘Big Break’ event. Range balls were old albeit the gent was super nice there. Range was small and off the mats.

Course was poorly marked for directions to and from each hole. Sand traps were crusty and clay.

Fairways and greens were marginal.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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hatsuko
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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u314162695306
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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
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gnpellyhc956
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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bleong
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Reviews 167
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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chipkonrad
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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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JimBear
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u314161094627
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Play the upper course

Play the upper course. The upper course has much better views and is a much more fun course. Better views, better choice. The lower course is blocked by hotels.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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donhum64
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good layout, always scruffy

This course has historically been. under- maintained.

Tee boxes and bunkers have been on par with your local public track. Looks like Troon Golf is trying to get it up to proper standards. Lots of potential here.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u000005114248
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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rickc565
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play - slow

It felt the course was overbooked and this led to a poor experience- course was good - it was just not a great experience

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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u273933032
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Ruthhume
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u314160044390
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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