West Maui remains one of golf’s most sought-after destinations for teams, families and fans
TOURNAMENT FACTS
Dates: Oct. 27–29, 2025
Format: 54 holes; 18 holes each day; 5-count-4
Time: 8:30 a.m. HST shotgun start each day
Venue: Kā‘anapali Golf Courses; Royal Kā‘anapali
Location: Lahaina, Maui
Yardage (Par): 6,700 (71)
Live Scoring: SCOREBOAR
Host: Hawai‘i
Defending Team Champion: Oklahoma
Defending Individual Champion: Jaxon Dowell, Oklahoma
LAHAINA, Hawai‘i – The 11th annual Kā‘anapali Classic by OUTRIGGER – hosted by the University of Hawai‘i – will take place from Oct. 27–29. Annually a strong and diverse field in men’s college golf, 19 teams from 15 states and 11 athletic conferences will compete over three days for the coveted title.
Royal Kā‘anapali’s fifth hole is framed by Kā‘anapali Beach and the West Maui Mountains. (Photo by Kā‘anapali Golf Courses)
TEAMS (19)
Boise State, Colorado, CSUN, East Tennessee State, Florida Gulf Coast, Georgia, Gonzaga, Hawai‘i, Indiana, Kansas, North Florida, Oklahoma, Sacramento State, San Jose State, Southern Illinois, TCU, UConn, UC Irvine and Wyoming.
Oklahoma is the highest-ranked team in the field at No. 13 (according to SCOREBOARD).
On Nov. 4, 2024, Oklahoma became the first team to win three consecutive Kā‘anapali Classics, as well as the program’s fifth title on Maui since the event’s inception in 2014.
INDIVIDUALS
Sooner senior Jase Summy is the highest-ranked player at No. 11. He also debuted the season ranked No. 5 in the PGA TOUR University ranking.
On Oct. 20, Florida Gulf Coast’s Sebastian Gamboa captured the individual title of the Quail Valley Collegiate Invitational in Vero Beach, Fla.
On Oct. 15, Boise State’s Cole Ruck claimed victory in the Oregon State Invitational.
Maui natives Anson Cabello (Hawai‘i), Dillon Jonke (CSUN) and Chris Salem (Hawai‘i) will return to the Valley Isle. Jonke, who competed in all 11 tournaments in 2024-25 and graduated from nearby Maui Prep, was a key contributor on their 2022 Hawai’i High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) Boys Golf Championship team, placing as the individual runner-up at the Kā‘anapali Golf Courses’ hosted event. His former Pueo teammate and current UH freshman, Salem, also finished T4 in the individual championship.
Hawai’i junior Anson Cabello eyes his tee shot on Royal Kā‘anapali (Photo by Kā‘anapali Golf Courses)
TOURNAMENT HISTORY
Oklahoma seeks a four-peat after winning the past three Kā‘anapali Classic by OUTRIGGER team titles. The Sooners have won a record five titles overall (2015, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024).
Other decorated programs that have won include Oregon (2014), Clemson (2016), LSU (2017), California (2018), Kansas (2021) and East Tennessee St. (2023).
PADDLE WITH THE PROS
On Sunday, Oct. 26, teams will partake in one of golf’s most memorable pre-tournament events, a beachside pa‘inahosted by the OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort. The unforgettable afternoon on the water will be led by professional paddlers Tyler Larronde and Fabio Maximino, allowing players to deeply connect with Maui’s aloha spirit while experiencing authentic outrigger canoe rides, stand-up paddleboarding, local refreshments and more.
Paddle with the Pros at OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort is one of golf’s most picturesque and memorable pre-tournament traditions. (Photo by OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels
GIVING BACK
On Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 3 – 4 p.m. on Kā‘anapali’s driving range, Hawai‘i men’s golf coach Scott Simpson and nine Rainbow Warrior players will host a free clinic for keiki of Maui. Local children will be given special one-on-one access to learn about college recruiting, full swing lessons, short game tips and more. Learn more and RSVP: UH Junior Golf Clinic.
The Hawai‘i Rainbow Warrior golf team will host a free clinic for keiki after the second round of the Kā‘anapali Classic by OUTRIGGER. (Photo by Kā‘anapali Golf Courses)
QUOTES
“Royal Kā‘anapali is a really fun course in a special setting. Certain spots can get you into trouble, but these college kids also have a chance to make a lot of birdies,” reflected seven-time PGA TOUR winner and current Hawai‘i men’s golf coach, Scott Simpson. “Kā‘anapali’s staff always have the course in fantastic condition. Fast greens are the course’s best defense. Accurate iron shots help avoid big breaks on their undulating greens.”
“While The Sentry has regrettably been cancelled for January 2026 at nearby Kapalua, it’s important to reiterate that Maui’s other golf courses, hotels and recreational areas remain open to everyone this fall and winter,” stated Karl Reul, general manager of Kā’anapali Golf Courses.
VENUE
Hawai‘i’s first planned resort, a model for resorts around the world, boasts over a dozen hotels, two championship golf courses, world-class dining and shopping. Kā‘anapali is a 45-minute drive from Maui’s main airport, Kahului Airport (OGG), and 10-minute drive from Kapalua Airport (JHM).
Elevated tee boxes on Royal Kā‘anapali offer panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Lāna’i and Molokaʻi. (Photo by Kā‘anapali Golf Courses)
ATTENDANCE
Tournament attendance is free for walking spectators. Parking is available on-site. Overflow parking can be utilized at nearby Whalers Village for a small fee.
Featuring no resort charge, free parking and a $50 daily food credit at Maui Brewing Company, OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort is offering a limited time Never-Ending Summer room special for visitors. Visit their website to learn more and review availability.
The OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort and Royal Kā‘anapali Golf Course offer the perfect pairing for a West Maui getaway. (Photo by OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels)
About Kā’anapali Golf Courses
Built on 300 acres of land once home to Hawaiian royalty (Royal Chiefs of Maui), Kā‘anapali Golf Courses offers pristine conditions and panoramic views of Lana‘i, Molokai, the Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountains.
Opened in 1962 and designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., the par-71, 6,700-yard Royal Kā‘anapali Course features wide fairways and undulating greens which make it distinctive and demanding. The tournament-tested layout has welcomed Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, Fred Couples, Jan Stephenson, Betsy King and other legends.
High-profile events have included Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf (1964), Canada Cup (1964), LPGA’s Kemper Open (1982-85), PGA TOUR Champions’ Kā‘anapali Classic (1987-2000) and SKINS Game (2008-11), and Hawaii High School Athletic Association Golf State Championships (1998, 2009, ’13, ’17, ’22).
Complementing Royal Kā‘anapali is the modernized Kai Course, which hosted Golf Channel’s “Big Break Kā‘anapali” in 2008. The 6,400-yard, par-70 layout boasts an array of strategically placed bunkers, contoured fairways and resurfaced greens.
More information: www.kaanapaligolfcourses.com and 808-661-3691.
About Troon
Kā‘anapali Golf Courses are managed by Indigo Sports, a Troon company. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 950-plus locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Peter Burwash International, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design, Casa Verde Golf, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com, TroonMagazine.com or connect with Troon on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
MEDIA CONTACT
Pate Clarson
pclarson@kaanapaligolfcourses.com
