11 Best Golf Resorts in the World — Ranked by Course and Accommodation

11. Kapalua Resort, Hawaii: Maui's Golf and Hospitality Masterpiece

Kapalua Resort on Maui's northwest shore represents the ultimate Hawaiian golf experience, where the Plantation Course annually hosts the PGA Tour's Tournament of Champions and where luxury accommodations blend seamlessly with the island's natural beauty and cultural richness. The Plantation Course, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, features dramatic elevation changes, trade wind challenges, and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and neighboring islands, creating a golf experience that combines strategic challenge with breathtaking beauty. The resort's accommodations include The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua with 463 rooms and suites featuring contemporary Hawaiian design and many offering ocean views, plus luxury vacation rentals and residential options that provide privacy and space for extended stays or larger groups. The Bay Course provides additional championship golf with a more traditional resort layout that accommodates players of all skill levels while maintaining the spectacular views and strategic challenges that define Kapalua golf. Dining options