The Plantation Course at Kapalua, carved into the dramatic West Maui Mountains, is where legends are made and hula dancers once roamed. This sprawling Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw design, opened in 1991, epitomizes modern championship golf with its generous fairways, undulating greens, and breathtaking Pacific Ocean views. Plantation favors the bold; its wide corridors and downhill lies encourage aggressive play, yet demand thoughtful strategy on approaches to multi-tiered greens – most notably the famous par 5 18th where many an albatross has been had. Kapalua's terrain dictates much of the experience. The course tumbles across the landscape, utilizing the natural contours of the mountainside. Towering Cook pines frame many holes, providing a distinctive visual character and strategic challenge. Native grasses ripple in the trade winds, adding to the course's raw, natural feel. Host to the Sentry Tournament of Champions since 1999, Kapalua showcases the world’s top golfers each January. Many unforgettable moments have unfolded amidst the course's dramatic landscape and its position is widely recognized as a premier venue for professional golf, drawing competitors and spectators alike to the idyllic shores of Maui.