GOLF REPORT
PGA pros to run clinics for juniors
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The Hawai'i State Junior Golf Association and Aloha Section PGA announced a series of introductory and developmental junior clinics. The goal is to introduce players to the game and develop the skills of HSJGA members.
A minimum of two introductory clinics and two developmental clinics will be on each island. At least six PGA professionals will be at each clinic.
"We are so pleased to be working alongside the Aloha Section PGA in creating a statewide introductory and developmental program to make golf available to all children in Hawai'i," said HSJGA President Mary Bea Porter-King. "Without the expertise of the PGA members, an endeavor such as this would not be possible."
Introductory clinics will be free for juniors ages 7 to 18. The focus will be to help juniors and their parents understand golf and its benefits. Information will be available about all junior programs, educational and competitive, available on the island. Teaching stations will be set up for putting, short game and full swing. Practice clubs will be provided.
Clinics will be on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon, unless noted. The initial schedule:
Registration is by phone (532-0559) or online (hsjga.org).
Developmental clinics are also free, but only open to HSJGA members. They will begin next year.
Beginning juniors who participate in introductory clinics and enroll in HSJGA can attend the developmental clinics. More information will be posted at hsjga.org.
SENIOR WOMEN
SIX IN THEIR 80S TO PLAY IN CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT
Championship flight at Monday's 29th annual Hawai'i State Women's Golf Association Senior Championship will feature six golfers in their 80s. They are among the 90 players, ranging from age 50 to 84, competing at Barbers Point.
Championship flight ranges from age 73 to 84, with Annette Kono, Cathy Kobayashi, Barbara Hamamoto, Flo Miyasaki, Elaine Lee and Marian Williams all in their 80s.
The youngest flight — E — is made up of players ages 50 to 57.
Marcie Rudich has won two of the last four senior titles, including last year. Mona Kim-Lee has won three times since 2001 and Ku'ulei Ka'ae won in 2005, days after turning 50.
NOTES
Ko Olina Golf Club will offer new mid-day rates beginning Oct. 2. The rates will be two hours before twilight daily — between noon and 2 p.m. until Oct. 15, then 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kama'aina rates will be $10 less, and visitors can save up to $25.
Scott Head, Waikoloa Beach and Golf Resort Director of Club Operations, and Margo Mau, Waikoloa Land Company sales manager, will be guests on Emily Gail Talks Golf. The show airs Saturday on ESPN Radio AM850 in Hilo and AM750 in Kona, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., following the South Carolina-LSU football.
Mike Moynahan, golf clubmaker and owner of Kama'aina Clubmakers, previously located in Upcountry Maui, has opened a new shop in Waimea on the Big Island. Moynahan is available by appointment at 808-870-4473 and at 64-880 Kahilu Road, just off Mamalahoa Highway (19) in Waimea. His clubs are custom fit and created for all playing levels. He also offers re-shafting, re-gripping, loft and lie adjustments, length adjustments, swing-weight matching, computerized launch monitor analysis, fitting and proper shaft alignment.
www.ParHawaii.com is up and running and allows users to book tee times, browse Hawai'i courses and get advice and maps. It also offers discounts for visitors.
