Kapalua Course's Water Crisis Threatens Economy, Sustainability

The Plantation Course at Kapalua, a PGA Tour venue, is grappling with a severe water crisis due to Mauis drought and last years wildfire. The courses fairways and greens are turning brown, leading to the cancellation of the Sentry tournament, estimated to cost the area $50 million. The courses owner and local homeowners have sued Maui Land and Pineapple, accusing them of mishandling the water supply. Meanwhile, Earthjustice highlights the use of drinking water for golf course irrigation, sparking outrage among residents. Experts emphasize the need for golf courses to adopt recycled water for irrigation to ensure sustainability and respect for Hawaiis precious water resources. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.