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

• 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