Hole 6 at Kapalua Resort (Plantation course)

Par 4 • 398 Yards • Lahaina, Hawaii

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The 6th hole at Kapalua Resort's legendary Plantation course offers a deceptively straightforward par 4 that plays 398 yards through Maui's dramatic landscape. This straight hole may lack significant hazards, but the trade winds and elevated tee position create their own strategic challenges. The generous fairway provides ample landing area for tee shots, allowing golfers to focus on positioning for the approach to a small, subtly contoured green. What makes this hole memorable is how it showcases the Plantation course's renowned natural beauty while demanding precision on the approach shot. The compact green rewards accurate iron play, making distance control crucial in the swirling Hawaiian winds that have challenged PGA Tour professionals during the Tournament of Champions for decades.

Tees:

398y398y378y315y

Green:25y × 41y

Fairway @250y:24y wide

2 Bunkersright dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 398 yds
Green: 6422 sq ft
Bunkers: 2
Course Slope: 140
Course Rating: 75.6

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the 200-yard mark with a controlled tee shot, as the fairway pinches to just 12 yards wide at this distance. Consider laying up with a hybrid or long iron to ensure you find the fairway in this narrow corridor.

approach

If you can carry your drive past 250 yards, you'll have more room to work with as the fairway opens to 24 yards wide, leaving you with a manageable approach shot to the 398-yard hole.

hazard warning

Be aware of bunkers positioned at 174 yards from the tee - these will catch shorter drives and create difficult recovery shots, so ensure your tee shot carries well beyond this distance.

green

The green measures 24 yards wide by 41 yards deep with 6,422 square feet of putting surface - this generous target allows for aggressive approach shots, but pin position will dictate your strategy.

tee shot

With the landing zone starting immediately from the tee, accuracy is paramount from the first shot - there's no bailout area, making course management and club selection critical for this 398-yard par 4.

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This 398-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

Focus on getting your approach inside 20 feet. Two putts from there and you walk away with par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 398-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 6?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

How big is the green on hole 6?

The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. The green is deeper than wide, so club selection is crucial. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

What's a good score on hole 6?

This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.

Can I practice hole 6 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 398-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 →