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Kapalua Course Struggles: Drought, Lawsuit, and PGA Cancelation

11/30/2025

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The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort in Hawaii faced challenges maintaining greens due to drought and water shortages after the 2023 Lahaina wildfire.
The PGA Tour canceled its season opener, costing the local economy about $50 million.
A lawsuit has emerged between course owners and Maui Land & Pineapple over irrigation water supply.
The course uses potable groundwater for irrigation, raising concerns about water management and prompting calls for recycled water.

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The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort in Hawaii faced challenges maintaining greens due to drought and water shortages after the 2023 Lahaina wildfire.
The PGA Tour canceled its season opener, costing the local economy about $50 million.
A lawsuit has emerged between course owners and Maui Land & Pineapple over irrigation water supply.
The course uses potable groundwater for irrigation, raising concerns about water management and prompting calls for recycled water.