Kapalua Resort (Plantation course) Hole by Hole - 16th Hole

Hole 16 at Kapalua Resort (Plantation course) is a challenging par 4 that requires strategic thinking and precision shots. Located in Lahaina, Hawaii, this hole offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding mountains.

From the championship tees, Hole 16 measures 365 yards with a handicap of 12. This means it is considered to be slightly more difficult than average for players at this level. The tee shot must carry over a large fairway bunker on the left side and avoid two smaller bunkers on the right. A slight dogleg to the right adds an extra challenge as players must navigate around trees and rough before reaching the green.

For most golfers, including our hypothetical golfer using driver ~217 yards off the tee, they will likely want to aim for accuracy rather than distance. A well-placed drive between 200-220 yards should leave them with a comfortable approach shot into the green.

Speaking of which, from these same tees Hole 16's green area measures just over 10,500 square feet - providing plenty of room for error on approaches. However, with only about two percent greenside bunkers as compared to total number of bunkers (11), there are still some hazards to consider when planning your approach strategy.

When considering club selection for their second shot onto this large green complex (~140 yard range using a mid-iron like seven iron), golfers may also need to take into account local weather conditions such as altitude or wind patterns that can impact ball flight distances here in Maui across all four seasons; especially during winter months where trade winds can pick up significantly making longer shots harder than expected if not properly accounted for by adjusting clubs accordingly.

Overall,Hole 16 at Kapalua Resort (Plantation course) rewards smart play and accurate shots rather than pure power or distance off-the-tee; however long hitters who find themselves out of position can still use their length advantage to try and recover by hitting a shorter club into the green. For most golfers, aiming for par on this challenging hole is a solid goal - but birdie opportunities are certainly available with well-executed shots.