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Ka'anapali Kai
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
170
4 Stars
166
3 Stars
65
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.8
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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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Kaanapali Kai Golf Course
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| 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 |
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 |
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Course Details
Year Built 1976
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
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, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse
Reviews
4.2
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Photo submitted by GolferGalWI on 01/31/2023
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Photo submitted by Cole9341965 on 08/09/2022
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Photo submitted by u504884013 on 12/18/2019
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There are some nice views on the Kaanapali Kaui course on Oahu. Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 01/29/2014
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Photo submitted by Tom4559001 on 11/22/2013
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25mph cross wind Photo submitted by u000005546095 on 02/17/2013
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Maui beaches! Photo submitted by u000005546095 on 02/17/2013
I Recommend This Course
Fun course, best bang for your buck near whaler.
The views aren't as good as the roya, royal has oceanfront views. But Kai's views are very impressive. Higher level view of the ocean. The course is a fun course, becareful if the winds are strong, meaning club up! Great staff!!!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Nice views, good conditions
Liked this more than the Ocean Course, probably because the wind was less this day. Fun course.
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Local Favorite
I enjoy playing the course every time I get when on vacation here in Maui. The staff and the cart crew were exceptionally helpful. I played a round with a local and was told that this is one of the locals favorite courses to play.. I’ll be back next year.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Very forgiving
Good course for a 15 HC
I’m 65 and could reach most par 4s in two shots
Way easier than Royal
Sand traps need some work, more sand!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Great course and Staff!
Had a great time, beautiful course and super-friendly and helpful staff! Only issue was a foursome in front of us who were ridiculously slow, the Marshall pushed them as best as he could so that helped. Would play there again in a heartbeat!
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Golf Packages
Ka'anapali Stay & Play Package
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MAUI | Enjoy lodging accommodations at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali or the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa and golf at Ka'anapali Kai Golf Course & Royal Ka'anapali Golf Course.
Ka'anapali Stay & Play Package
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MAUI | Enjoy lodging accommodations at either The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali or the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa and golf at Ka'anapali Kai Golf Course & Royal Ka'anapali Golf Course.
Maui Golf Around Package
FROM $557 (USD)
MAUI | Enjoy 4 nights' accommodations at Napili Kai Beach Resort and 3 rounds of golf at Kapalua Resort Plantation Course, the Royal Ka'anapali Course, & King Kamehameha Golf Club.
Maui Golf Around Package
FROM $557 (USD)
MAUI | Enjoy 4 nights' accommodations at Napili Kai Beach Resort and 3 rounds of golf at Kapalua Resort Plantation Course, the Royal Ka'anapali Course, & King Kamehameha Golf Club.
Best of Maui Golf Package
FROM $797 (USD)
MAUI | Enjoy 4 nights' accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua and 3 rounds of golf at the newly refined Kapalua Resort Plantation Course, the Royal Ka'anapali Course, and King Kamehameha Golf Club.
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