Played Kaploei today at twilight first time out here. Course hosted the LPGA Lotte Championship in 2021 and has a nice driving range and great giant putting green when pulling in. Very nice clubhouse ... Continue »

Played Kaploei today at twilight first time out here. Course hosted the LPGA Lotte Championship in 2021 and has a nice driving range and great giant putting green when pulling in. Very nice clubhouse and facilities overall. This is a Ted Robinson design and if you’ve played one you’ve played them all. The front nine is mundane with the exception of number 9. The back 9 was actually a really enjoyable layout with a lot of water features and exceeded my expectations. The greens are in exceptional condition and rolling about a 10-11 which is as fast as I’ve seen on Oahu so far. The fairways are mowed very tight and have great coverage. Rough is thick and shaped well. The bunkers are a little below average shape and I’d expect a little better for a course like this considering the rest of the conditions. Overall it’s a solid course with great conditions that is an excellent value for locals and a little overpriced for visitors. I wouldn’t recommend this course if you’re on vacation looking for something special to play, but it’s a solid local option.

I was really looking forward to playing Kapolei on Thursday (10/25). So much so, that I pulled into the parking lot a full 90 minutes before my morning tee. Luckily, it was a quiet and the starter ass... Continue »

I was really looking forward to playing Kapolei on Thursday (10/25). So much so, that I pulled into the parking lot a full 90 minutes before my morning tee. Luckily, it was a quiet and the starter assured I could head to #1 when ready.

BTW, every member of the staff I encountered -- from the Pro Shop, to the Starter, and the cart crew -- were welcoming, courteous and friendly.

One of the things I like about this course is that it isn't attached to some gargantuan resort hotel. Both locals and visitors play here, which implies that Kapolei is "legit" and as you play the course you're reassured that it's true. Conditions were consistently good, front to back. Level and lush tee boxes, fairways like carpet, playable rough, and really nice greens. I was able to avoid the water along 11 holes and the bunkers I visited were fluffy.

My favorite hole? #10. The island tee box was so cool.

If you're going to play Kapolei, check out the Course Tour on its website. There are some handy tips for every hole.

Played here in 2010. Nicely manicured course in great shape... Feels like Palm Springs. No awesome hawaii views, but nice layout and very resort type course. If you are looking for "Hawaii" golf, no... Continue »

Played here in 2010. Nicely manicured course in great shape... Feels like Palm Springs. No awesome hawaii views, but nice layout and very resort type course. If you are looking for "Hawaii" golf, not the best place. But if you want a nice course in Hawaii, this fits the bill.

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