Kaanapali Tournament North Course Undergoing Major Renovations
With Resort South Renovations Complete, Robin Nelson Turns Focus to the Venerable North Layout
(April 3rd 2006) [ MAUI, Hawaii] – Kaanapali Golf Courses – a Billy Casper Golf-managed property – today announces the historic Tournament North Course is undergoing a number of layout renovations and will re-open for play in November.
Part of a two-year, $13 million investment to enhance Kaanapali’s courses and golf facilities, Robin Nelson – the famed designer with more than 30 courses in Hawaii to his credit – is overseeing the work on the North course. Last year, Nelson completed a successful re-design of Kaanapali’s Resort South Course.
While the Tournament North Course is closed, players can enjoy the South which boasts a new array of strategically-placed bunkers, contoured fairways and re-shaped and resurfaced greens. The Resort South Course is a delight to play with its sweeping ocean vistas and Nelson’s enhancements which place a premium on strategy off the tee, accuracy with approach shots and a deft touch around the greens.
“We are excited to begin upgrading the storied Tournament North Course,” says PGA general manager Ed Kageyama. “Nelson’s renovations will be more of a nip/tuck approach than a complete overhaul of the layout.”
Tifeagle Bermuda grass will be used on the North’s putting surfaces – the same turf used during last year’s renovation of the Resort South Course. The tees, fairways and rough will be converted to a hybrid Bermuda variety.
“Greens with Tifeagle Bermuda are a revelation to putt as we’ve seen on the Resort South Course,” says Kageyama. “Not only do the surfaces roll quick and true, this premier turf grass will help to bring out all the subtleties of Robin Nelson’s brilliant greens.”
Phase I of this multi-million dollar project began with the renovation of the Resort South Course in April of 2005. Emphasizing the property’s royal Hawaiian roots – Kaanapali was once playground to families of the Island’s kings and queens – the logo shop was also remodeled using ample woods in an array of shades and styles. The new space features natural-style furniture and fixtures, and has an abundance of resort and aloha apparel for all guests, in addition to the traditional logo golf styles. The welcoming ambience of the new logo shop and entryway will please players prior to an enjoyable round on Kaanapali’s ocean-front links.
“As part of the ‘face-lift’ to the North, we will add and alter landscaping to improve the definition of several holes,” says Kageyama. “The new bunkering will also be visually striking. Guests can look forward to a whole new look and feel to the Kaanapali experience later this fall.”
ABOUT KAANAPALI GOLF COURSES AND THE RESORT SOUTH COURSE
Located in the heart of the Kaanapali Beach Resort along one of the most stunning coastlines in the world, Kaanapali Golf Courses are easily accessible for guests staying at any of the eleven luxury hotels nearby. With astounding coastal views of Molokai and Lanai, both the Resort and Tournament courses have gained a worldwide reputation as top golf resort destinations. The newly renovated Pro Shop now offers both logo and resort apparel for all of your shopping needs.
The Resort South Course, a par 70 at 6,400 yards, was recently renovated by Hawaii’s most prolific golf course architect, Robin Nelson. With all new bunkering and Tifeagle greens, the Resort South Course focuses on strategy of play and offers views of the both the Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountains from almost every hole.
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