Mark Rolfing

Longtime golf broadcaster, course developer, and former plantation course partner who helped create Kapalua's Plantation Course and provides historical and agronomic perspective on the tournament and water challenges.

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Jan 7, 2026 • 1h 17min

1106: What Happened At Kapalua?

Mark Rolfing, a veteran golf broadcaster and course developer, offers insights into the alarming water shortages affecting Kapalua and the future of PGA Tour events. He shares the historical context of water needs on the island and discusses a shift towards minimalist course designs. Water historian Jonathan Lee K.K. Schreuer elaborates on the Pu'ukukui watershed and the legal complexities surrounding local water use, emphasizing the public trust doctrine and the impact on various community needs. The future of golf in West Maui hangs in the balance.

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