35 junior golfers compete in 2024 Kāʻanapali Junior Classic

The Hawaiʻi State Junior Golf Association | First Tee – Hawaiʻi (HSJGA|FTH) conducted the 2024 Kāʻanapali Junior Classic at Kāʻanapali Royal Golf Course this weekend on Aug. 17-18. This event was 36 holes. A total of 35 junior golfers from across the state teed up in the event. This tournament awards points for HSJGA | FTH Player of the Year and the season race to the coveted HSJGA | FTH Tour Championship on Maui in December (an event that is by invitation only to top finishers on the HSJGA|FTH Points List throughout the season).

2024 Kāʻanapali Junior Classic winners were as follows:

• Boys 11-12: Kyle Schmidt, Honolulu
• Boys 13-14: Thomas Kim, Honolulu
• Boys 15-18: Landon Long, Lahaina 
• Girls 13-14: Kira Uno, Honolulu
• Girls 15-18: Alexa Takai, Honolulu

The age divisions, par and approximate yardage were as follows:

• Boys 11-12, Par 71, Red Tees (5,232 yards)
• Boys 13-14, Par 71, Blue Tees (6,700 yards)
• Boys 15-18, Par 71, Blue Tees (6,700 yards)
• Girls 13-14, Par 71, White Tees (6,267 yards)
• Girls 15-18, Par 71, White Tees (6.267 yards)

The HSJGA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that introduces the game of golf and its traditions to the youth of Hawaiʻi. The HSJGA develops life skills through fun, affordable and competitive programs that educate, motivate, and inspire. The association’s goals are to provide the following:

• Opportunities that teach responsibility and develop qualities of leadership and integrity, while assisting juniors in becoming productive members of the adult community.
• Rules, etiquette, and instructional clinics on the game of golf.
• Golf at a minimal cost to juniors.
• An environment to promote and encourage good sportsmanship and friendship among junior golfers.
• Opportunities to travel and participate in state and national tournaments.
• College workshops to assist all juniors with their preparation for higher education.