Maui's Golf Coast 2007 - (Page 8) The 1650-acre world renowned Kapalua Resort A visitor to Maui once said the road to Kapalua was the most beautiful drive in the world. It would be difficult to argue the contrary. HonoaPi‘ilani Highway curves around the northwestern coast of Maui between rich blue Pacific vistas and the ancient foothills of Kahalawai, the volcanic range that dominates the island’s west side. It leads you along dramatic ocean cliffs, past white sand beaches and small seaside parks strung one after another, through historic Lahaina Town, and ultimately, to the Kapalua Resort. You know you’ve arrived at this world renowned resort when you see stately Cook pines feathering Kapalua’s skylines. The 200' tall trees were planted in the early 1900s when this area housed a vast cattle and agricultural ranch. The pines capture the island mists and draw the precious moisture into the ground to nourish the dark green and golden fields of pineapple that surround the higher boundaries of the resort proper. Kapalua also captures the fancy of numerous travelers who make the and flexibility room, digital video analysis, club-fitting, two practice greens, a large practice range with nine sets of tees, 18 hole putting course, sheltered tee boxes and the largest staff of PGA professionals in the state. Since 1982, millions of television viewers have enjoyed Kapalua golf vicariously via worldwide telecasts of professional tournaments like the PGA TOUR season opening winners-only MercedesBenz Championship, and numerous indusKapalua Tennis Club maintains 10 impressive courts try honors have been heaped upon the club for being one of the best in two outstanding layouts – America. The Bay and The Plantation But, believe it or not, Courses as well as two clubthere’s more to Kapalua houses with full service pro than golf. shops and restaurants. The Colin Cameron, a fifth23-acre Kapalua Golf generation descendent of Academy, the only one of its Maui’s prominent Baldwin kind in Hawai‘i, offers a missionary family, is the visioncomprehensive learning enviary credited for the creation of ronment including a strength scenic trek to experience the resort’s three world-class golf courses, tennis courts, acclaimed accommodations and unparalled amenities. That golf is king at Kapalua would be an understatement. Kapalua houses Rows of mature Cook pines line many of Kapalua’s roads 8
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