Check out some of the photos from the PGA of America Awards Show!
If you missed Mary Bea’s video, view it here now!
pga of america awards show
January 26th, 2012
Talking story with Mary Bea
December 29th, 2011
HSJGA President Mary Bea Porter-King recently did the Emily T. Gail show on ESPN Hawaii radio news. If you don’t know Mary Bea or only know her as a Rules Official, check out this awesome one on one with the 2011 PGA First Lady of Golf! Learn a little bit on the history of junior golf in Hawaii!!!
tuesday on the tee – Mary bea named PGA First Lady!
November 9th, 2011
Please join us in congratulating HSJGA President, Mary Bea Porter-King on being named the recipient of the 2011 PGA First Lady of Golf Award! The PGA could not have picked a more deserving person!!
In a press release issued by the PGA today:
HAWAII’S MARY BEA PORTER-KING, JUNIOR GOLF LEADER AND
VETERAN RULES OFFICIAL, NAMED RECIPIENT OF
2011 PGA FIRST LADY OF GOLF AWARD
See below link for photos of Mary Bea Porter-King:
http://mediaarchive.pgalinks.com/cgi/viewerlogin.pl?lbjobid=9561
Mary Bea Porter-King of Kapaa, Hawaii, a celebrated four-sport collegiate athlete, LPGA Tour veteran, a pioneer in junior golf within her state, and one of the country’s most respected Rules officials, has been named the recipient of the 2011 PGA First Lady of Golf Award.
Porter-King, 61, will be honored at The PGA of America Awards, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, during the 59th PGA Merchandise Show at the Orange County Convention Center’s Chapin Theater in Orlando, Fla.
Born in Everett, Wash., and raised in Costa Mesa, Calif., Porter-King began playing golf at age 7, mentored by LPGA co-founder Betty Hicks. Porter-King paved her way in junior golf by conducting a golf clinic at age 8 with Hall of Famer Patty Berg. She went on to become a four-sport star athlete at Arizona State University before devoting her career to golf. She was a co-founder of the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association in 1998; and served from 2001-06 as a member of the USGA Executive Committee and from 2006-09, as an Independent Director on The PGA America Board of Directors. As a member of the PGA Rules Committee, Porter-King has officiated for nearly two decades at golf’s premier events, including all of the game’s men’s and women’s major championships.
Aloha Parker!
July 15th, 2011
The HSJGA would like to wish Parker a fond farewell! Today is his last day in the office, so feel free to send him an email wishing him all the best (hsjgaoffice@gmail.com); we know he would really love to hear from you!
Parker, thank you for all your hard work over the past year. You will be missed!
Aloha a hui hou….until we meet again! Take care and best wishes!
monday on the tee – Board News
March 7th, 2011
The 3rd Annual Board/Staff Invitation at Kauai Lagoons Golf Club was filled with fun, sun and great golf! Thank you to the HSJGA Board of Directors for flying out to Kauai to participate in this annual event. Good times!
A special mahalo to Scott Ashworth, PGA, and Kendric Kimizuka at Kauai Lagoons for their all their help and accommodation! You’re the BEST!!!!
thursday on the tee…
March 4th, 2011
Alumni In the News
HSJGA alumnus Tadd Fujikawa started his trek on NGA Hooters Pro Golf Tour today at the Killearn Country Club Classic in Tallahassee, FL. For the full story published in today’s Star-Advertiser, CLICK HERE.
Hawaii Golf Industry Golf Conference
Where: JW Ihilani Resort & Spa, Ko’Olina Resort & Marina, Ko’Olina Golf Club
When: Monday, March 21, 2011
Cost: Conference Only $75, Conference & Golf: $125
Download the registration form HERE.
friday on the tee – congratulations david ishii!
October 15th, 2010
Congratulations to HSJGA Board of Director David Ishii, PGA, for winning the Fubon Senior Open in Taipei last weekend!
David currently serves of the HSJGA Board of Directors and spends endless hours working with junior golfers
to build future Hawaii Champions! Thank you David for all you do for golf in Hawaii!
We are very proud of you David!
thursday on the tee – welcome parker anderson!
September 3rd, 2010
We would like to announce the arrival of our new Tournament Director, Parker Anderson, PGA! Parker’s ties with Hawaii were developed during his high school years at Hawaii Preparatory Academy on the Big Island where he graduated in 2000. He then attended the University of California Santa Barbara and graduated in 2004 with a degree in Economics and Environmental Studies.
Parker started his golf career in Palm Desert, CA where he spent five winters working as an assistant club professional at two world-class facilities, and also participated in The First Tee Program as a Coach. During the summer, Parker worked as a teaching professional at two facilities in the Midwest, one in Minneapolis and one in Chicago, as well as competed on several professional mini-tours throughout the country. Parker became a PGA Member though the PGM program in March of 2008. He spent the last year in Santa Barbara, CA conducting private golf instruction and completed PGA Certification in Instruction and Golf Operations in December of 2009.
“I am very grateful for what I have learned from the game of golf. I feel that the game can serve as a great teacher, help develop character, instill confidence, and provide building blocks that prove very valuable throughout ones lifetime. I have joined the HSJGA staff to help promote the game to juniors and to do my best to grow the game in Hawaii and around the world.” -Parker Anderson, PGA
Let’s all join in and give Parker a warm welcome!
