Kai Kaanapali Golf Course Hawaii
Kai Kaanapali Golf Course is a par-70 public course in Hawaii, playing 6,388 yards from the Lava tees with a rating of 71.6 and slope of 136.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 17 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,388 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.6 / 136 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Hawaii, USA |
| Coordinates | 20.9273, -156.6899 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lava | 6,388 | 70 | 71.6 | 136 |
| Sand | 6,010 | 70 | 76 | 133 |
| Fern | 5,563 | 70 | 73 | 124 |
| Hibiscus | 4,522 | 70 | 66.7 | 113 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lava 71.6/136 | 376 | 370 | 225 | 308 | 390 | 193 | 395 | 541 | 373 | 3171 | 384 | 182 | 558 | 391 | 220 | 360 | 402 | 372 | 348 | 3217 | 6388 |
| Sand 76/133 | 358 | 351 | 213 | 300 | 357 | 177 | 365 | 510 | 352 | 2983 | 361 | 155 | 536 | 368 | 194 | 340 | 387 | 353 | 333 | 3027 | 6010 |
| Fern 73/124 | 323 | 332 | 189 | 259 | 331 | 159 | 327 | 486 | 334 | 2740 | 335 | 139 | 509 | 340 | 176 | 319 | 373 | 319 | 313 | 2823 | 5563 |
| Hibiscus 66.7/113 | 293 | 246 | 142 | 233 | 254 | 140 | 186 | 414 | 319 | 2227 | 251 | 119 | 372 | 279 | 160 | 275 | 262 | 306 | 271 | 2295 | 4522 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Lava (6,388 yards, 71.6/136)
Course rating 1.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Fern (5,563 yards, 73/124)
825 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.0 above par.
Handicap 20+: Hibiscus (4,522 yards, 66.7/113)
1,866 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.3 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 558 yards. 17 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Kai Kaanapali Golf Course?
Kai Kaanapali Golf Course has a course rating of 71.6 and slope of 136 from the back tees. From the Hibiscus tees, the rating is 66.7 with a slope of 113.
How long is Kai Kaanapali Golf Course?
From the back tees, Kai Kaanapali Golf Course plays 6,388 yards. The course is par 70 with 17 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Kai Kaanapali Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 541-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Kai Kaanapali Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Lava tees (6,388 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Hibiscus tees (4,522 yards).
Is Kai Kaanapali Golf Course public or private?
Kai Kaanapali Golf Course is a public golf course in Hawaii. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Kai Kaanapali Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Royal Kaanapali Golf Course, Bay Golf Course, The Plantation Course, Waiehu Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Kai Kaanapali Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Kai Kaanapali Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Kai Kaanapali Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Kai Kaanapali Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Kai Kaanapali Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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