The Po\u02bbip\u016b Bay Junior Classic winners include Kal\u0101 Abraham, Kai Taylor, Shane Murphy, Mie Funakoshi, Makayla Yonemura, and Makena Yonemura.<\/p>\n
A total of 38 junior golfers from across the state teed up for the Po\u02bbip\u016b\u00a0Bay Junior Classic at Po\u02bbip\u016b Bay Golf Course last weekend. <\/p>\n
The Hawai\u02bbi State Junior Golf Association First Tee \u2013 Hawai\u02bbi event consisted of 36 holes. The event awarded points for Player of the Year and the season race to the coveted Tour Championship in December. <\/p>\n
The event is by invitation only to top finishers on the Hawai\u02bbi State Junior Golf Association First Tee \u2013 Hawai\u02bbi Points List throughout the season. <\/p>\n
The Po\u02bbip\u016b Bay Junior Classic winners include:<\/p>\n
Boys 7-10: Kal\u0101 Abraham, Mililani<\/p>\n
Boys 13-14: Kai Taylor, L\u012bhu\u02bbe<\/p>\n
Boys 15-18: Shane Murphy, Koloa<\/p>\n
Girls 11-12: Mie Funakoshi, Kailua-Kona<\/p>\n
Girls 13-14: Makayla Yonemura, Waipahu<\/p>\n
Girls 15-18: Makena Yonemura, Waipahu<\/p>\n
The Hawai\u02bbi State Junior Golf Association is a non-profit organization that introduces the game of golf and its traditions to the youth of Hawaii. It develops life skills through fun, affordable and competitive programs that educate, motivate, and inspire. <\/p>\n
The association\u2019s goals are to provide the following:<\/p>\n
Opportunities that teach responsibility and develop qualities of leadership and integrity, while assisting juniors in becoming productive members of the adult community.<\/p>\n
Rules, etiquette, and instructional clinics on the game of golf.<\/p>\n
Golf at a minimal cost to juniors.<\/p>\n
An environment to promote and encourage good sportsmanship and friendship among junior golfers.<\/p>\n
Opportunities to travel and participate in state and national tournaments.<\/p>\n
College workshops to assist all juniors with their preparation for higher education.<\/p>\n