Golf
Taming Paradise: Top Tips for Shooting Your Handicap at Kapalua’s Plantation Course.
When playing any golf course for the first time it is rare that you will score well – especially on a course as “big” as the Plantation. Local knowledge is a real thing – so here is some local knowledge from the Plantation Golf Course’s Head Golf Professional Michael Castillo, PGA. His top ten tips to maximize your chances of having a respectable scoring day: Call in advance and hire a caddy – it adds to the cost but is well worth it when playing a bucket lister. Talk about local...
Unlocking the Secrets of Kapalua’s Bermuda Greens
Thousands of golfers travel to play Kapalua and Hawaii every year to enjoy top-notch courses, amazing weather, and spectacular views. One of the most important aspects of playing golf at Kapalua and most courses in Hawaii are adjusting to the greens. Most courses on the islands are constructed with different greens than what you are used to playing at home. What type of grass do you ask? At Kapalua, our greens are made up with Bermuda grass. What makes Bermuda grass so different? You will hear...
6 Ways to Maximize Your Kapalua Golf Experience.
Aloha 🌺 from Kapalua, our small slice of paradise. Each moment here is magical, and the Kapalua Golf team wanted to share some insider tips that'll elevate your golf adventures during your visit. 🤙 #1: Arrive early and Embrace the Aloha Spirit Take a few deep breaths, and soak in the beauty of your surroundings so that you may truly embrace the Aloha spirit. Take the time to make use of the driving range and practice greens at both locations and peruse the wares in the Golf Shops...
Hocus Focus: What’s the Big Deal?
Ok, you are about to step up to the first tee - your warmup went well, and all of your swing keys clicked. You have a good group - the course is in fine shape – and the weather is perfect. All of the elements are in place for you to play a fine round. Your first swing confirms that you are ready for golf – straight at your target and a decent distance out there. Life is good! However, somewhere around the 3rd hole self-doubt starts to enter the...
5 Ways to Level Up Your Game in 2023
We all reach a point in our golf game where we feel stuck: the point where we feel like no matter what we do, we just can’t break through to the next level. All golfers' goals are different, and no matter where you are on the journey, we want to help. We have compiled five ways to help you take the next step toward achieving your golf goals. Spend more time on the practice putting green- Just like the old saying “drive for show, putt for dough”, putting is a make-or-break golf skill. Did you...
The “Why of Golf”?
Without a doubt, golf is an enigma for those who don’t play and a difficult and sometimes frustrating game for those who do. Hundreds - and maybe even thousands - of books have been written both extolling the virtues of the game as well as its negative impact on the mental health of all who play. So why do golfers play? The answer to this question is fundamental and it drives every decision we make with regard to our golf. How much we play; how much we practice; who we like...
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