I played the Plantation Course last Wednesday, 04/22 for $225. It's really hard for me to justify shelling out that kind of dough for greens fees but I'm certainly glad I did it! Were the winds howlin... Continue »

I played the Plantation Course last Wednesday, 04/22 for $225. It's really hard for me to justify shelling out that kind of dough for greens fees but I'm certainly glad I did it! Were the winds howling? Were the greens hard to two-putt? Did the course kick my rear? Would I do it again? Yes, yes, yes, and YES! The grounds were truly spectacular. The ocean views were breathtaking. The service was top notch. It was a first rate experience. My one gripe was that I thought the driving range was a bit on the small side. The course conditions were well maintained. Everything from tee to green was excellent. The course layout was fun but there were several blind shots where previous experience would've helped with on course decisions. I'm undecided at how difficult the course would be sans wind but on this day, it was blowing! It seemed as if we were hitting straight into the wind on most holes. On a couple of occasions, a ball resting on the putting green was blown completely off with a mighty gust. This made for a major challenge and it certainly makes one appreciate how good those pros can play in windy conditions. My advice would be to definitely play the course but try and get a really early morning time to avoid the strong winds that typically come in the afternoon. Make sure to get the complimentary personalized bag tag from the guys at the end of the round. It makes for a nice commemorative keepsake.

Played 1/15 while on vacation. Course was in outstanding shape. Tournament of Champions had ended only a couple days prior so many of the grand stands were still up and provided a very nice reminder ... Continue »

Played 1/15 while on vacation. Course was in outstanding shape. Tournament of Champions had ended only a couple days prior so many of the grand stands were still up and provided a very nice reminder of where I was playing. The views were amazing with the island of Moloka'i clearly visible from every hole (and be aware the greens ALWAYS break towards Moloka'i). If you have chance to play this course, do it, especially if it's right after the tournament. I did get lucky as there was almost no wind on the day I played which is very uncharacteristic for this course. This is without a doubt the best course that I've played and my new favorite course.

Just back from Thanksgiving trip and played two rounds during my stay. This course has always been in my top 5 to play and it will remain there for years to come. From the minute you drive onto the p... Continue »

Just back from Thanksgiving trip and played two rounds during my stay. This course has always been in my top 5 to play and it will remain there for years to come. From the minute you drive onto the property, everything is first class. Played early morning each round, to avoid the wind and the course is in outstanding shape. The tee boxes; fairways, traps and greens all excellent. The views are totally distracting w/o a doubt. The personnel who work here, are some of the best and most professional, you will find at any resort around the world. Has to be one of the best 19th hole locations you can find, after your round. I cannot wait to go back and play it again. This is one course you need to put in your bucket list (if you have one).

Played 4/15 11 am. 4:15 Got very lucky and played on a day without any strong winds. Which is unusual for this course from what I hear. T's and fairway's were in immaculate condition. Greens rolled... Continue »

Played 4/15 11 am. 4:15 Got very lucky and played on a day without any strong winds. Which is unusual for this course from what I hear. T's and fairway's were in immaculate condition. Greens rolled well and were very soft. Balls seldom left any marks. Imperative to read the grain as well as the break. Putts down grain were at @ 11 and against the grain were like an 8. Didn't find any bunkers, put they looked to be in great shape. Fairways are very generous and most fairway bunkers only come into play for miss hit shots. Views of the ocean & other islands is fantastic. I saw more whales in the ocean from this course then I had seen on whale watching excursions. One big tip for reading the greens is that 95% of the putts break towards Molokai. Unless you are 150% sure it's breaking in another direction…..it's not. I've never seen so many putts appear to break up hill! Some fun & interesting hole layouts with many blind T shots. One spectacular par 3 with the ocean backdrop. It is a blast to see it in person from what you see on TV and try and make, or have to make, similar shots as the pros. A very steep price at over $225 but a great one to add to a play list. It had no effect on the course, but the driving range was kind of chinsky for what you'd might expect. Most of the Maui courses use a Tifway grass for the fairways. they are lush, but tend to be what I call "Porcupine" grass. When your club comes in contact with it, it puffs up. Ball first contact is everything.

Best course I've ever played. That pretty much sums it up. Everything was in pristine condition. Service was amazing. Holes all seemed unique and offered different ways to be played. Great design allo... Continue »

Best course I've ever played. That pretty much sums it up. Everything was in pristine condition. Service was amazing. Holes all seemed unique and offered different ways to be played. Great design allows different skill levels to play, but your short game will be put to the test. Greens are very fast and grain needs to always be taken into account. I know it's an expensive round, but if you are going to golf on vacation in west Maui, this is the course.

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