Winners emerge in HSJGA Maui Spring Classic at Wailea Blue Golf Course

The Hawaiʻi State Junior Golf Association | First Tee – Hawaiʻi (HSJGA|FTH) conducted the Maui Spring Classic as well as the 12 and Under Junior World Qualifier  at Wailea Blue Golf Course this weekend April 5-6. This event was 36 holes.

A total of 38 junior golfers from across the state teed up in the event, with a feature from a few mainland players as well. 

The tournament awards points for HSJGA | FTH Player of the Year and the season race to the coveted HSJGA | FTH Tour Championship in December (an event that is by invitation only to top finishers on the HSJGA|FTH Points List throughout the season).

Our Maui Spring Classic winners were as follows:

• Boys 7-10: Ashwin Patel, Lahaina 
• Boys 11-12: Rush Teshima, Highland, Utah 
• Girls 11-12: Olivia Oh, Irvine, CA
• Girls 13-14: Makena Yonemura, Waipahu

The following players also earned a spot for the Uswing Mojing Junior World Championship in July at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, California: 

• Boys 7-8: Kolo Manutai
• Boys 9-10: Samuel Lee and Ashwin Patel 
• Boys 11-12: Kellen Nogawa, Carter Crouse and Rush Teshima
• Girls 11-12: Sienna Si, Lucy Cui, and Olivia Oh

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

• Boys 7-10, Par 71, Gold Tees (4,933 yards)
• Boys 11-12, Par 71, HSJGA Blue Tees (5,453 yards)
• Girls 11-12, Par 71, HSJGA Blue Tees (5,453 yards)
• Girls 13-14, Par 71, White Tees  (6,132 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:

• 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.