Surrounded by 22,000 acres (89 km2) from the verdant mountain ridges and summit of Puʻu Kukui to lava rock bays, Kapalua Resort is set amidst two nature preserves and former pineapple fields.
Three beaches and the Kapalua Adventures zipline tours and activities are nearby.
In the resort are the 5-acre (20,000 m2) Kapalua Spa, and a variety of restaurants and shops, including the historic Honolua Store.
The Bay Course meanders around historic buildings and tropical gardens to the coastline.
The 17th starts atop a mountain, and the course slopes downward through the 18th, with the 1st completing the descent.