Hyundai Tournament of Champions / Update
By Rodney S. Yap
Thursday’s Closest-to-the-Pin Results
Golf Channel Show featuring TOUR Professionals paired with a Maui Charity in a closest-to-the-pin contest on 11 Green.
• Keegan Bradley – Lahainaluna H.S. Foundation
• Webb Simpson – Hawaii State Jr. Golf Association
• Nick Watney – Boy Scouts, Maui County Council
• Steve Stricker – Friends of the Children’s Justice Center
The Par-3 Closest-to-the-Pin Contest Results
• First Place: Keegan Bradley, 11 feet 9 inches $15,000
• Second Place: Steve Stricker, 43 feet, 3 inches $7,000
• Third Place: Webb Simpson, 51 feet $5,000
• Fourth Place: Nick Watney, 53 feet $3,000
2012 Tentative Tournament Schedule
FRIDAY, January 6
8:00 a.m., Gates Open to the General Public
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Fan Zone Activities including swing analysis, putting green, interactive expos, etc.
9:40 a.m., Aloha Kick-Off Opening Ceremonies featuring a Hawaiian blessing from The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Cultural Advisor Clifford Naeole and famed musician Henry Kapono. Following the blessing, performers from the Polynesian Cultural Center’s “Ha: Breath of Life” will do a special presentation to kick-off the professional competition with Hawaii’s island spirit. Spectators are urged to arrive early and experience a truly special opening ceremony.
Polynesian Cultural Center’s “Ha: Breath of Life” presentation will showcase an ancient tale of a Hawaiian boy who goes through a journey that embodies the Hawaiian spirit.
Approx. 10:30 a.m., First Round of Professional Competition at The Plantation Course
SATURDAY, January 7
8:00 a.m., Gates Open to the General Public
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Fan Zone Activities including swing analysis, putting green, interactive expos, etc.
Approx. 9:30 a.m., Second Round of Professional Competition at The Plantation Course
SUNDAY, January 8
8:00 a.m., Gates Open to the General Public
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Fan Zone Activities including swing analysis, putting green, interactive expos, etc.
Approx. 9:30 a.m., Third Round of Professional Competition at The Plantation Course
MONDAY, January 9
7:30 a.m., Gates Open to the General Public
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Fan Zone Activities including swing analysis, putting green, interactive expos, etc.
Approx. 8:00 a.m., FINAL Round of Professional Competition at The Plantation Course