Kapalua, Maui, Hawai‘i – The Plantation Course at Kapalua will host the LPGA Tour’s 2027 LOTTE Championship from March 18 to March 21, 2027. This marks the first time the event will be held at Kapalua, featuring a full field of 120 LPGA professionals competing over four rounds.
The Plantation Course, renowned for its breathtaking ocean views and challenging layout, has a storied history in professional golf. Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the par-73, 7,596-yard course has hosted numerous PGA Tour events, including The Sentry, which ran from 1999 to 2025. The course’s unique design and natural beauty have made it a favorite among golfers and golf fans alike.
Kapalua last hosted an LPGA event in 2008, when the Kapalua LPGA Classic was played on The Bay Course. The LPGA’s return to Kapalua is significant for several reasons, as it will mark the return of professional golf to Maui and the Top 100 Course for the first time in two-plus years, and is an economic driver for the Maui community. The 2027 LOTTE Championship is expected to draw significant global attention, bringing professional golf back to one of Hawai‘i’s most iconic courses.
Kapalua and owner Mr. Tadashi Yanai have a rich history of supporting Maui charitable causes. In 2025, when the PGA Tour announced the cancellation of The Sentry, Mr. Yanai donated $750,000 to various Maui nonprofits, including Scouting America – Aloha Council, Hale Makua Health Services, J. Walter Cameron Center, Ka Lima O Maui, Lahainaluna High School Foundation and Lahaina Junior Golf.
“We are thrilled to welcome the LPGA back to Kapalua and professional golf back to Maui,” said Kapalua Golf General Manager Alex Nakajima. “The Plantation Course offers a unique challenge that will showcase the talents of the world’s best female golfers. Fans can look forward to four days of high-level competition set against the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.”
The recently completed LOTTE Championship at Hoakalei Country Club on Oʻahu was won by Jeeno Thitikul. Hoakalei Country Club hosted the event from 2022 through 2026.
The golf industry remains a significant economic driver for Maui and the state of Hawai‘i, contributing an estimated $3.4 billion annually to the state’s economy through direct, indirect, and induced impacts. Golf tourism and related retail spending generate over $1 billion per year, underscoring the sport’s vital role in Hawai‘i’s visitor economy.
For more information on The Plantation Course at www.GolfatKapalua.com. For more information on the LOTTE Championship, visit www.lottechampionship.com.
About Kapalua Golf & Tennis
Managed by Troon, Kapalua Golf & Tennis features The Plantation Course, ranked No. 23 on “America’s Top 100 Public Courses” list by Golf Digest, and the Kapalua Tennis Garden with eight outdoor hardcourts and eight dedicated pickleball courts. Kapalua Golf’s Plantation Course is open to resort guests and daily-fee play. For more information on Kapalua Golf, visit www.GolfAtKapalua.com or call 1-877-KAPALUA.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company, providing services at locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries. In addition to private, daily fee, resort and municipal golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Peter Burwash International, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design and RF DesignStudio, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
About the LPGA Tour
The LPGA Tour is the world’s leading competitive destination for the best female professional golfers in the world. The Tour hosts 33 annual events across 13 countries for over 200 athletes, awarding total prize funds exceeding $132 million and reaching television audiences in more than 150 countries and territories. Follow the LPGA Tour on its U.S. television home, Golf Channel.
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Kapalua and Troon
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J.D. Sterba
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