Plantation Course ranked among best courses in the U.S. in annual rankings
Maui, Hawaii (May 13, 2014) – Kapalua Golf, located on Hawaii’s popular island of Maui and home to the PGA TOUR’s Hyundai Tournament of Champions, is proud to announce that Golfweek magazine has once again honored the Plantation course with notable accolades from its annual list of the best courses in America.
Confirming the property’s commitment to exceptional service, outstanding facilities and unparalleled playing conditions, The Plantation Course maintained its Golfweek ranking, named at the top of the “Best Courses You Can Play, State-By-State” list as Hawaii’s No. 1 course. Equally impressive is its position among Golfweek’s list of the “Top 100 Best Modern Courses” for 2014, ranked No. 64 respectively.
“We are thrilled to be recognized by such a reputable golf publication and honored to receive such high scores from Golfweek’s expert panel of course raters,” stated Mike Jones, general manager and director of golf, Kapalua Golf. “This recognition speaks to the dedication of those involved in making Kapalua one of the most majestic golf courses in the world.”
Kapalua Golf, managed by Troon Golf, features 36-holes of award-winning golf and Kapalua Golf Academy – a Golf Magazine Top 25 Golf School. Kapalua’s Plantation Course, a Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw design, is home of the PGA TOUR Hyundai Tournament of Champions and ranked #19 in America’s Top 100 Public Courses by Golf Digest. The Bay Course, designed by Arnold Palmer and Frances Duane has been dubbed “Hawaii’s favorite resort course,” is ranked #18 in Hawaii by Golf Magazine and hosted multiple PGA and LPGA TOUR events including the 2008 Kapalua LPGA Classic. Kapalua Golf Academy is Hawaii’s most comprehensive learning center and practice facility and offers individual lessons, golf schools, video analysis, custom club fitting, group lessons and on-course playing lessons. For additional information, visit www.GolfAtKapalua.com or call 1-877-KAPALUA.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon, is the world’s largest golf management company also specializing in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. The company oversees operations at Troon Golf (daily-fee & resort) and Troon Privé (private) properties located in 33 states and 27 countries. Additionally, 47 Troon facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon properties include Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii; Sewailo Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz.; Manchester Country Club, Bedford, N.H.; Centurion Club, Hertfordshire, England; and Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, El Jadida, Morocco. For additional news and information, visit www.TroonGolf.com.
Contact:
Mike Jones
General Manager & Director of Golf
Kapalua Golf
808-870-2938
mjones@troongolf.com
Brett Brooks
Troon
480-477-0480
bbrooks@troongolf.com
