LAHAINA, Hawai‘i – In ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), “kōkua” translates to “help, aid or assistance.” Those who live with kōkua inspire a continuous spirit of community support.
Stemming from the 2025 Kā‘anapali Classic (Oct. 27-29) and Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational (March 24-26) – two of America’s marquee men’s and women’s college golf tournaments annually held in West Maui – Kā‘anapali Golf Courses has joyfully offered their kōkua via a $10,000 donation to the University of Hawaiʻi men’s and women’s golf programs. $5,000 has been given to the Rainbow Warrior Golf Booster Club, and $5,000 to the Rainbow Wahine Golf Booster Club.
University of Hawai‘i Men’s Golf Coach, Scott Simpson (left) and Kā‘anapali GM, Karl Reul (right), shake hands after Kā‘anapali gifted $5,000 to UH during the 2023 Maui Junior Golf Kickoff.
“A big mahalo to Kā‘anapali and Indigo Sports for their sincere generosity, not only for this donation, but for their consistent, year-round support,” reflected Hawai‘i men’s golf coach and seven-time PGA TOUR winner, Scott Simpson. “Every dollar raised directly helps our student-athletes get better and makes their time at UH more meaningful. Your support helps us compete with the top players and teams in the country.”
Funding for travel is a critical need for student-athletes, especially those making numerous trips across the Pacific Ocean. Kā‘anapali is happy to support the state’s flagship university with a donation for the third consecutive year.
The University of Hawai‘i women’s golf team poses for a photo after the 2025 Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational on Royal Kā‘anapali.
“Coach Simpson and Coach Brooks have substantially elevated the quality of play and positive demeanor of their teams,” stated Karl Reul, general manager of Kā’anapali Golf Courses. “We take seriously the honor and responsibility of supporting our state’s student-athletes. We truly want them to thrive in athletics, academics and personally during their time in Hawai‘i.”
In November, Kā‘anapali was named the Indigo Sports’ “Facility of the Year, West Region” for outstanding operational performance and service excellence at Troon-affiliated facilities.
Notably, Royal Kā‘anapali is set to host the 2026 Big West Women’s Golf Championship from April 19-21. Attendance will be free for walking spectators.
Royal Kā‘anapali is framed by the West Maui Mountains, Kā‘anapali Beach and Pacific Ocean.
About Kā’anapali Golf Courses
Built on 300 acres of land once home to Hawaiian royalty (Royal Chiefs of Maui), Kā‘anapali Golf Courses offers pristine conditions and panoramic views of Lana‘i, Molokai, the Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountains.
Opened in 1962 and designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., the par-71, 6,700-yard Royal Kā‘anapali Course features wide fairways and undulating greens which make it distinctive and demanding. The tournament-tested layout has welcomed Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, Fred Couples, Jan Stephenson, Betsy King and other legends.
High-profile events have included Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf (1964), Canada Cup (1964), LPGA’s Kemper Open (1982-85), PGA TOUR Champions’ Kā‘anapali Classic (1987-2000) and SKINS Game (2008-11), and Hawaii High School Athletic Association Golf State Championships (1998, 2009, ’13, ’17, ’22).
Complementing Royal Kā‘anapali is the modernized Kai Course, which hosted Golf Channel’s “Big Break Kā‘anapali” in 2008. The 6,400-yard, par-70 layout boasts an array of strategically placed bunkers, contoured fairways and resurfaced greens.
More information: www.kaanapaligolfcourses.com and 808-661-3691.
About Troon
Kā‘anapali Golf Courses are managed by Indigo Sports, a Troon company. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 950-plus locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design and RF DesignStudio, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com, TroonMagazine.com or connect with Troon on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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