Ka'anapali Kai

Golf in Hawai’i is always a treat. Being super-critical, however, the “Kai” course is not as nice as Wailea Emerald or Gold, but on a par with the Wailea Blue course. Kai is less expensive than any of the Wailea courses but I do feel that, as with all the Maui courses, the green fees are unreasonably expensive. The locals/residents pay far less which I understand to a point. But I do feel that they try to extract as much as they can from we tourists. The golf club rental fees are also unreasonably excessive as they know what it costs for us to bring our own clubs on the flights to and from Maui. Other than this, the Kai course is nice: generally good conditions, some challenging holes, nice layout , and some outstanding ocean views. If money is no object, then play the Wailea or Kapalua courses. Otherwise, either Kaanapali course is a good choice IMO.

This course was a challenge. Pace of play was fast and we appreciated that. Unfortunately NO beer on course with the beverage cart.

I might have had too high of expectations. This was the first time playing golf in Hawaii and I expected great views. The views were nice, not great, the course was nice, not great, the fees were what I expected for playing golf in March in a warm weather location. For example, I expected better sand in the bunkers, which were shallow and a littler hard.

I have not played the other courses in Maui and have no other point of reference. I will play the course again on Thursday and may have a different view the second time around.

Enjoyed a fun round on a perfect weather day. Course in great shape. Grain of grass on greens very much in control of putts.

I played 9 hole version when course under repair after Lahaina fire June 2024. This now restored course is a perfect addition to Kaanapolii’s golf courses for the mid-handicap golfer. Breathtaking views on the majority of holes that a very playable to reach GIR.
Greens are on par or better when compared with several Maui courses that I had chance to play.
I definitely plan to play course if get back to Maui again.

Great layout and in pretty good condition. Kind of weird no alcohol served on the course. Afternoon rate made playing much more reasonable.

Great course. Beautiful and well maintained. Only issue is signage could be better. Discovered they have a generous military discount. Much appreciated. We had fun on this and the sister course Royal. Generous friendly fairways.

We played many courses this trip and this one was the last. What a great ending. Greens in good shape, good pace, nice scenery, little things like golf carts gps showed other carts ahead, ice in coolers, free waters and nice bathrooms. And just the two of us got out. Enjoyable round.

Very nice course with some great views. Fairways were generous and forgiving, greens we were in good shape, difficult to read the break. I would definitely play the course again.