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Maui Golf Courses Close for 60 Days Amid Drought

8/28/2025

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Kapalua Resort in Maui will close its Plantation and Bay golf courses for 60 days starting September 2 due to drought and irrigation issues.
The closure aims to restore turf before the PGA Tour's Sentry Tournament in January 2026.
A lawsuit claims Maui Land & Pineapple mismanaged water delivery, which the company denies.
Although recent water restrictions have eased, maintaining course conditions is still difficult.

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Kapalua Resort in Maui will close its Plantation and Bay golf courses for 60 days starting September 2 due to drought and irrigation issues.
The closure aims to restore turf before the PGA Tour's Sentry Tournament in January 2026.
A lawsuit claims Maui Land & Pineapple mismanaged water delivery, which the company denies.
Although recent water restrictions have eased, maintaining course conditions is still difficult.