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I've always been in love with Kapalua, especially the Plantation course. I always look forward to watching the Mercedes Championship on TV...probably because after 2 months of winter it's nice to see blue skies and sunshine - but the course itself is stunning on TV too.

And between Tiger Woods on Playstation and the old Links PC game, I've probably played the Plantation course hundreds of times (albeit virtually) -

All that being said, in a few days I will actually be there and I am unbelievably stoked -

If anyone has any "local" advice for me on playing the courses I will gladly take it - thanks and aloha!
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That is awesome. You are fortunate for this upcoming round. Enjoy yourself and take plenty of pictures.
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Can you pick me up a white, XL "Mercedes Benz Championship" T-Shirt? It has the little Kapalua butterfly on the back at the top of the spine. I got blood on mine.

Mahalo in advance.

Enjoy your trip. Enjoy the golf.

They also have one of the finer places to eat in Maui at the Plantation (The Plantation House Restaurant).

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Man! im soooo jealous. Thats like one of the course i really want to go! Hopefully once the economy picks up, i'll go during the spring time for vacation.
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I'm also going to be in Maui for my honeymoon in a couple weeks... Despite having just picked up the game should I make a point to play The Plantation or The Bay? I'm staying at the Ritz anyway so its discounted.

Would someone as new as myself find it enjoyable at all? Would my slow play just ruin some other guys day?

Advice?
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I'm also going to be in Maui for my honeymoon in a couple weeks... Despite having just picked up the game should I make a point to play The Plantation or The Bay? I'm staying at the Ritz anyway so its discounted.

I played a lot in Maui last September. I had no trouble playing at the Kapalua courses. Afternoon rounds are easy to get on - way less crowded. Ka'anapali Royal was more crowded than Kapalua Plantation. The Bay Course is much easier, and still very enjoyable, but has less ocean views.

WARNING THEY USUALLY AERATE THE GREENS AT THE PLANTATION COURSE DURING THE FIRST PART OF SEPTEMBER, but offer no price break.

driver: FT-i tlcg 9.5˚ (Matrix Ozik XCONN Stiff)
4 wood: G10 (ProLaunch Red FW stiff)
3 -PW: :Titleist: 695 mb (Rifle flighted 6.0)
wedges:, 52˚, 56˚, 60˚
putter: Studio Select Newport 1.5

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