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!

The HSJGA’s board of directors meeting and 2nd Annual Board/Staff Invitational was a huge success!  A special mahalo to Greg Nichols (HSJGA Vice-President) and the Ko’Olina Golf Club for hosting this year’s meeting and round of golf for all attending board members and our hard working HSJGA staff.

The 2nd Annual Board/Staff Invitational match was played under beautiful conditions at the Ko’olina Golf Club.  There were three four-person teams participating in a scramble format with 20% handicap. The winning team with a net score of 50.2, was comprised of new HSJGA staff member, Taryn Holstrom (her first 18 holes of golf!), new HSJGA Board of Director, Sioux Ramsayer Mackenzie from Kauai, HSJGA Vice-President, Cathy Torchiana (LPGA) and HSJGA President, Mary Bea Porter-King.

Other teams competing: In second place  with a net score of 53.4 (gross score of 11 under par!) were team members: Lauren Yama, John Fink, Charlie King and Eric Miyajima.  And in third place with a net score of 56.4 were team members: Desi Ting, Sally Harper, Ralph Miyamoto and long ball hitter Laine “Mo” Malson!

HSJGA would not be the successful organization it is today, without the hard work and dedication of all our Board of Directors members. We appreciate all that you do.

Mahalo!