READER LETTER

Bad service
ruins reader's
round at Kapalua's
Plantation Course

(Dec. 20, 2005) - The Plantation Course in Kapalua was everything and more than I thought it would be. I played it in September when winds were gusting up to 35 mph.

I would not recommend the Plantation Course, as you cannot score well in these conditions. Also, the service inside the pro shop was horrendous. No smile, no

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welcome, no information. I went to the driving range to warm up but there were no balls there. Turns out you need to get a token from the cart attendants. No information was provided in the pro shop to that effect. No information supplied at all.

You would think that with the stiff rate of $260 that there would be balls at the range. The pro shop experience detracted from the whole experience. That guy needs to get another job, because he is certainly miserable doing that one!

Robert Lawson,
Fresno, Calif.

Any opinions expressed above are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the management. The information in this story was accurate at the time of publication. All contact information, directions and prices should be confirmed directly with the golf course or resort before making reservations and/or travel plans.