Hole 17 at Kapalua Resort (Plantation course)

Par 4 • 508 Yards • Lahaina, Hawaii

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The 17th hole at Kapalua Resort's Plantation course stands as a formidable test of length and precision, stretching 508 yards through Maui's stunning landscape. This straight par 4 demands two powerful, well-placed shots to reach the small, elevated green that sits like a crown jewel against the Pacific backdrop. With minimal hazards to distract from the pure challenge of distance, golfers must rely on course management and club selection to navigate this beast. The approach shot requires particular attention, as the compact green offers little margin for error and punishes anything but the most accurate iron play. A true championship hole that separates contenders from pretenders.

Tees:

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Green:38y × 38y

Fairway @250y:12y wide

4 Bunkersleft dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 508 yds
Green: 9230 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
Course Slope: 140
Course Rating: 75.6

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Bunkers everywhere — a versatile wedge is your scoring club on this hole.

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Position your tee shot carefully around the 200-yard mark where the fairway is at its widest at 85 yards. This gives you maximum margin for error and sets up the best angle for your approach shot.

hazard warning

Avoid the aggressive second shot beyond 250 yards where the fairway pinches down to just 12 yards wide. The risk of finding trouble far outweighs any distance advantage on this 508-yard par 4.

approach

With the generous 9,230 square foot green measuring 38 yards in both directions, you can be aggressive with your approach shot. The large target allows for attacking pins and going for birdies.

tee shot

Consider laying up with your tee shot rather than trying to bomb it past 250 yards. A controlled drive of 200-220 yards keeps you in the wide part of the fairway and leaves a manageable approach to this long par 4.

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This 508-yard par 4 is ideal for working on your driver accuracy. Launch monitors from $600 let you practice this exact shot with real course data from home.

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Scoring Tip

With bunkers guarding the green, pick the side with the most room and let the slope feed the ball toward the pin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 508-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 17?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4, large green requiring good lag putting.

How big is the green on hole 17?

The green is large and can play quite long. Three-putt territory if you don't manage your approach distance well.

What's a good score on hole 17?

This hole is one of the tougher holes where par feels like birdie. A challenging par 4. Accept that bogey happens and avoid big numbers.

Can I practice hole 17 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Kapalua Resort (Plantation course). You can play this exact 508-yard par 4 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →