Played Kapalua Plantation today and it is an absolutely epic experience.
My only complaint is the winds were so extreme it become almost unplayable for us in them middle 6 holes or so.
I know this area gets that a lot and it's part of the challenge of the course, but it was just wacky golf for a few holes.
The greens are so difficult to putt on, its flies down grain and the putts like velcro on the way back. Very hard to read, as even up hill putts just keep rolling if with the grain (and vice versa the other way).
I managed to drive the green on the par 4 #12 and drove 374 yards on #18.
These crazy downslope holes are a lot of fun for setting new personal records.
Also went into the mens locker room and got some photos with the player lockers for Tiger, Theegala, Taylor, Hovland and others.
Aside from the wind, it's a difficult yet playable course for even mid handicappers like myself. Lots of shots I'll look back at with pride, and overall felt good about the game I played today.
I'll try to post some pics in the next couple of days.
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