43% match
For Regular tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kapalua Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
The Plantation Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Plantation, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 28%Scoring 26%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%Aim 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.1
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Plantation
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Plantation.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kapa-reservations@troongolf.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
300 Kapalua Drive
Course Description
Kapalua is a luxury resort destination in Maui, Hawaii, renowned for its pristine beaches, nature preserves, and two world-class golf courses. The property features award-winning accommodations, premier real estate, and a range of activities including beaches, hiking, ziplining, spa experiences, and fine dining across multiple restaurant venues. Nestled within one of Hawaii’s largest nature preserves, Kapalua emphasizes natural beauty, conservation, and high-end guest experiences, with connections to The Ritz-Carlton Spa Kapalua and Spa Montage. The resort area includes accommodations, dining, golf, shopping, and event venues, offering a coastal, resort-style experience on Maui.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(992 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for The Plantation, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Regular
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure for precise irons on short par fours and threes while par fives mix birdie lures with big risk on hardest ones. Balanced nines heighten scoring squeeze through tough ratings.
F
Forward/Resort Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745544 yards5069 metersCR 72.5Bogey 102.9Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.6 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | — | 10 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 133 | 258 | 212 | 445 | 294 | 460 | 141 | 383 | 2706 | 246 | 121 | 294 | 296 | 225 | 464 | 266 | 423 | 503 | 2838 | 5544 |
R
Regular Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746811 yards6228 metersCR 80.0Bogey 114.4Slope 146
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.2 · BR 57.4 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 39.8 · BR 57.0 · Slope 146
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | — | 10 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 471 | 199 | 363 | 382 | 484 | 375 | 491 | 186 | 492 | 3443 | 308 | 161 | 366 | 347 | 271 | 500 | 354 | 462 | 599 | 3368 | 6811 |
R
Regular/Resort Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746479 yards5924 metersCR 77.9Bogey 110.6Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 56.1 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 54.5 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | — | 10 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 433 | 173 | 363 | 382 | 484 | 375 | 480 | 170 | 440 | 3300 | 277 | 161 | 321 | 296 | 271 | 500 | 302 | 452 | 599 | 3179 | 6479 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Plantation
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Regular tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Regular tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Regular tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion16%
Aim15%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Plantation
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Plantation. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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55% match
For Regular tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP8 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision21%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Regular tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started66% match
For Regular tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
62% match
For Regular tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring21%
Trajectory17%
77% match
For Regular tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Regular tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Regular tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Regular tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring19%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For Regular tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision31%
Alignment11%
54% match
For Regular tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment26%
Scoring23%
72% match
For Regular tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Aim13%
79% match
For Regular tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Precision18%
Aim18%
76% match
For Regular tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision17%
Aim11%
59% match
For Regular tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
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Get Started31% match
For Regular tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Regular tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Regular tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision26%
Green Reading14%
64% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Pitch close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
55% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control32%
Visualization18%
54% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
26% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory27%
33% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
43% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion20%
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Get Started71% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
54% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy18%
Alignment11%
64% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Precision12%
60% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
73% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For Regular/Resort Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
55% match
For Forward/Resort Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
59% match
For Forward/Resort Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Forward/Resort Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim24%
Accuracy16%
74% match
For Forward/Resort Combo tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Trajectory21%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started81% match
For Forward/Resort Combo tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy16%
54% match
For Forward/Resort Combo tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at The Plantation
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Plantation
Get answers to common questions about playing The Plantation and what to expect.
How difficult is The Plantation for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Plantation challenges consistency. Its 146.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 80.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Plantation?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6178 yards. The back tees extend to 6811.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Plantation?
With a course rating of 80.0 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Plantation and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6811.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is The Plantation and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make The Plantation strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 146.0 and yardage reaching 6811.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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