Ka'anapali Kai
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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See also
Articles:
- Ka'anapali Golf Resort's Kai course is a first-rate challenge on Maui
- Ka'anapali Kai course at Ka'anapali Golf Resort on Maui
- Golf in Hawaii: All aboard Maui's player-friendly Ka'anapali Kai course
- At Ka'anapali Golf Resort on Maui, the scenic Kai Course shines in its own spotlight
- Gallery: Pretty in pictures -- The player-friendly Kai golf course at Kaanapali Resort on Maui
Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Jack Snyder, Robin Nelson
- Public/Private: Resort
- Year opened: 1976
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways: Bermuda Grass
- Greens: Bermuda Grass
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes - included in green fees
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $99 - $205
- Weekends: $99 - $205
- Tee times from $79 - Check prices
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code: Proper golf attire must be worn at all times
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lava | 70 | 6388 | 136 | 71.6 |
| Sand | 70 | 6010 | 133 | 69.4 |
| Sand (W) | 70 | 6010 | 133 | 76 |
| Fern | 70 | 5563 | 127 | 67.3 |
| Fern (W) | 70 | 5563 | 124 | 73 |
| Hibiscus | 70 | 4522 | 110 | 62.3 |
| Hibiscus (W) | 70 | 4522 | 113 | 66.7 |
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- Both courses have been in good shape every year we have been back since 2002. Although I am an avid golfer it is very hard to concentrate on golf whenever you are walking down the fairways and looking over to Lanai or looking at the whales and the beaches. The views are the make the golf course so enjoyable.
- Love the course, good for everyone, no matter the handicap! Greens are in great shape & the course can play super hard, or not so much. Really a shot placement course. One of my favorites on the island.
On the other side, the people who work at the course are super friendly & go out of their way to make sure your experience is awesome. - My partner and I were treated with great respect the minute we entered the club house. We are ave. golfers and had the best time, with two other players we had never met before. The course played challenging for us, but also was not the toughest we had ever played. The par three's are long enough to be tough for some, and the greens are challenging to putt on. You will never be treated any better than at this course, from the club house to the person whom puts you in a cart. Thanks again for a great time, I'm sure we will be back some time....