Hawaii Teams Hold First and Second after Round One (1)
El Cajon, California-Sycuan Resort – Oak Glen Course
The Mary Cave Cup is a 36- hole team and individual completion named for the beloved Mary Cave, a consummate junior golf volunteer in Southern California for over 50 years. Just to give you an idea how long Mary Cave was a volunteer, she was volunteering when Mary Bea was a junior golfer, now that is a really long time!
In first place after round one (1) is Hawaii Team #2 with team members Ciera Min from Hilo and Alice Kim from Honolulu with a Team Better-Ball score of 65. In a tie for second place with a Team Better Ball score of 67 is Hawaii Team #1 with Hee Sue Condry and Marissa Chow , both from Honolulu.
After round one (1) Ciera Min is leading the individual stroke play competition with a three (3) under par 69 followed by two Hawaii players at even par 72, Marissa Chow and Hee Sue Condry. Alice Kim is tied for sixth with a two over par 74 going into tomorrows final round.
Sixteen teams play their final round tomorrow, we will keep you posted!
Kunitomo shoots 73, finishes in tie for 8th place at Big ‘I’ tourney
CHESTERFIELD, N.J. –The Trusted Choice “BigI” National Championship was a 72-hole stroke play event hosted at Old York Country Club at Chesterfield. The tournament field boasted 102 boys and 54 girls, ages 12-18, from 35 states, with nine juniors representing the host state of New Jersey. Second-round cuts were made at 155 in the Boys Division and 159 in the Girls Division to include 55 boys and 27 girls for the third and final rounds.
Lahaina’s Aaron Kunitomo shot a 2-over 73 in the final round of the Trusted Choice Big ”I” National Championship on Friday, finishing in a tie for eighth place at Old York Country Club.
The Kamehameha Schools Maui student posted a four-round total of 8-over 292, nine shots behind winner Greg Bunner (70) of North Carolina.
California’s Cory McElyea (65) and Kentucky’s Will Bishop (65) tied for second at even par.
Great finish Aaron!
Fort Wayne, Indiana–Cassy Isagawa sealed a huge win at the 35th Junior PGA Championship at Sycamore Hills Golf Club today! Cassy took the Championship title after a three (3) hole playoff this afternoon. She has now earned a spot on the coveted Junior Ryder Cup team and will join some of the nations top juniors, including Alexis Thompson (last year’s Jr. PGA Championship winner), to compete in the team matches.
The Junior Ryder Cup will be held on September 27-28 at Gleneagle Resort’s PGA Centenary Course in Perthshire, SCOTLAND!! This Ryder Cup format will be played by foursomes, mixed four ball and singles.
CONGRATULATIONS CASSY!! The HSJGA is very proud of your incredible victory!!
Cassy Isagawa with Mary Bea Porter-King, Pres., HSJGA and Allen Wronowski, Vice Pres., PGA
We would like to congratulate Ryan Kuroiwa of Aiea for being awarded the 2010 Homecare & Hospice First Tee Open exemption at Pebble Beach (August 30-September 5)! The HSJGA received many outstanding applications and the decision was a very difficult one. We are confident that Ryan will represent Hawaii and the HSJGA with much pride and honor. Congratulations Ryan!
We are very excited to report that our Girls Junior America’s Cup Hawaii Team won by 3 strokes over Oregon in today’s final match at Morgan Run Resort and Club in San Diego!!!
Congratulations Alina Ching, Cassy Isagawa, Kacie Komoto, Cyd Okino and team captain Cathy Torchiana for such an outstanding accomplishment and for representing Hawaii and the HSJGA so well!
We couldn’t be more proud of you!!
Final Results
We did not forget our Boys Junior America’s Cup Hawaii Team who did a stupendous job this week. Our boys finished 13th and played with some of the best boys the nation!
Great job Alex Chiarella, Justin Chu, Michael Fan, Ryan Kuroiwa and team captain Rick Castillo! We are very proud to have had you represent Hawaii and the HSJGA in New Mexico!!
Final Results
Hawaii State Women’s Golf Foundation
Girl’s Travel Stipend Application Instructions
Any girl or woman golfer from Hawaii who has represented Hawaii in a USGA championship may apply for a travel stipend from the Hawaii State Women’s Golf Foundation.
- If you are a junior golfer*, submit this application after you have played in the championship.
- If you are not a junior golfer, this form and the Application for Reimbursement of Tournament Expenses available for download from the USGA website (www.usga.org) should be submitted to:
Hawaii State Women’s Golf Foundation
c/o Mrs. Maud Chang
116 Ragsdale Place
Honolulu , HI 96817
- Use a separate application for each stipend you apply.
- The deadline for submitting all applications is September 30th of each year. Each application will be reviewed by the grant committee and submitted to the Board of Directors for approval at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors held in October.
- Upon approval, HSWGF Travel stipends awarded to junior golfers will be sent directly to them.
- Upon approval, HSWGF Travel stipends awarded to those who are not junior golfers will be sent to the Hawaii State Golf Association and they will send checks to the recipients accordingly.
*A junior golfer is an amateur golfer who has not reached (1) the September following graduation from secondary school, or (2) her 19th birthday, whichever comes first.
For the Travel Stipend Application, please click here.
DAVID S. ISHII FOUNDATION
Junior Golf Travel Stipend for Boys –U.S. Junior Amateur
Purpose:
To encourage and provide financial aid for qualifiers to the U.S. JUNIOR AMATEUR. The Foundation emphasizes the importance of etiquette, integrity, responsibility, and fair play – values that make golf the special game that we know, love and learn from throughout our lives.
Eligibility Process:
- Open to all male Junior Golfers who qualify to play in the U.S. Junior Amateur
- Resident of the State of Hawaii
- Must be an upstanding citizen of the community
Amount of Award:
- Not to exceed $500 per qualifier
Application Process: receipt
- Complete application
- Enclose a copy of the completed Tournament Entry Form
- Mail in as soon as possible
Selection Process:
- Sectional qualifying results
- Tournament Participation
To obtain your copy of application form, please email HSJGAoffice@gmail.com.
All recipients must turn in a written report within thirty days of the tournament completion. This report should include the tournament experience, personal results and a summary of expenses.
Any questions, please call Guy Yamamoto,
Junior Golf Travel Stipend for Boys Committee Chairperson
Phone Number: 358-2104
They’ve worked hard all year, played many tournaments and earned their spots to one of our four national teams!
Boys Junior America’s Cup: Alex Chiarella, Ryan Kuroiwa, Michael Fan & Justin Chu. Team captain, Rick Castillo.
Girls Junior America’s Cup: Cassy Isagawa, Kacie Komoto, Cyd Okino & Alina Ching. Team captain, Cathy Torchiana.
Eddie Hogan Cup: Aaron Kunitomo, Justin Keiley, Scotty Yamashita & Lorens Chan. Team captain, Larry Keil.
Mary Cave Cup: Eimi Koga, Alice Kim, Ciera Min & Marissa Chow. Team captain, Brenda Rego.
Congratulations and good luck to all of our teams!!
