Maui, Hawaii (May 4, 2016) – Kapalua Golf Academy, located on Maui, recently received an Editors’ Choice Award for Best Golf Schools/Academies 2016 from Golf Digest in their May 2016 issue. The Kapalua Golf Academy is Hawaii’s most complete state-of-the-art golf school and practice facility. The Golf Academy and 23-acre practice area provide golf instruction in all aspects of the game, including putting, chipping, wedge and bunker play, specialty shots and the full swing.
“To be recognized as one of the best golf academies in the United States by Golf Digest is an incredible honor,” said Ben Hongo, PGA director of instruction, Kapalua Golf Academy. “Our dedicated team of PGA Professionals is committed to providing our guests with the finest golf instruction and best practice facilities on the planet. An award such as this, affirms that when you have a passion for what you do, your efforts will be recognized.”
Unparalleled in the state of Hawaii, the Kapalua Golf Academy offers a wide spectrum of instruction including personalized sessions, corporate clinics, half or multi-day golf schools and daily clinics. One of their most popular golf school offerings is their unique “Half Day School” that provides golfers with three hours of instruction, lunch at The Plantation House Restaurant or Pineapple Grill followed by an afternoon round of golf on either the Bay Course or Plantation Course and premium club rentals are also included. Half Day Schools range from $375+ tax per person for a Kapalua Resort guest to $405+ tax per person for a standard guest.
In addition to the Kapalua Golf Academy, Golf Digest editors chose a total of 11 Golf Schools/Academies to receive an Editor’s Choice Award, including: The Pebble Beach Golf Academy in California, The Pinehurst Golf Academy in North Carolina and the Dave Pelz Golf School in Austin, Texas. The Editor’s Choice Awards are part of a first?ever program for Golf Digest that represents the Best Things in Golf with an emphasis on lifestyle properties, products and services.
About Kapalua Golf
Kapalua Golf, managed by Troon, features 36-holes of award-winning golf and the Kapalua Golf Academy – a Golf Magazine Top 25 Golf School. Kapalua’s Plantation Course, is also ranked No. 19 on “America’s Top 100 Public Courses” list by Golf Digest. The Bay Course has long been dubbed as “Hawaii’s favorite resort course” and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2015. Its breathtaking par three fifth hole is the only hole to play over the ocean on Maui. Kapalua Golf Academy is Hawaii’s most comprehensive learning center and practice facility, offering 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, with more than 250 golf courses in its portfolio. Also specializing in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues, the company oversees operations at Troon Golf, Honours Golf and Troon Privé properties located in 38 states and 31 countries. Additionally, there are 56 Troon affiliated properties featuring 75 courses that have been recipients of a “Top 100” ranking by national and international publications. Troon properties include Princeville Makai Golf Club, Kauai, Hawaii; Centurion Club, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England; The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson, Ariz.; The Bay Club, Berlin, Md.; Prince’s Golf Club, Sandwich, England; and CostaBaja Golf Club, in La Paz, Mexico. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
Contact:
Rob Myers
Troon
480.477.0506
rmyers@troon.com
