Maui Sports

On Sunday, September 27, a memorial golf tournament was held at King Kamehameha Golf Club in honor of Rick Smith. Rick was an avid golfer who loved the game and, most importantly, loved helping and supporting junior golfers. In his memory, family and friends came together for 18 holes of golf and a fun-filled skins […]

In the men’s competition, 1,092 waves were ridden across 47 heats. Jackson Bunch (HAW) of Maui led the single-wave scores with an 8.83 in the Round of 64.

British ultra-marathoner, William Goodge, has announced his latest endurance feat: running 50 marathons, across all 50 US states, in 24 days. Titled Mission America, in partnership with Goodwin, Goodge will run a full marathon length of 26.2 miles within each of the state lines. Should he succeed, Goodge will hold the Guinness World Record title for this effort.

The Banco do Brasil São Sebastião Pro continued on Tuesday with the Men’s Round of 64 at Praia de Maresias on the coast of São Paulo. Stop No. 3 of the World Surf League (WSL) 2026 Challenger Series (CS) brings some of the world’s best surfers to the region through Oct. 3. This marks the first time São Paulo has hosted a Challenger Series event. The next call is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 a.m. local time, with a possible 7:35 a.m. start.

Coming off the heels of a difficult decision, OHCRA turns its sights on the Molokaʻi Hoe presented by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 where — weather permitting — the men’s crews will challenge the Kaiwi Channel.

First Tee Hawaiʻi has opened registration for its fall 2026 programming, offering kids and teens across the state opportunities to learn the game of golf, develop their skills and build confidence both on and off the course.

Maui residents have named Kā‘anapali Golf Courses, the iconic West Maui destination “Where the World Comes to Play,” the “2026 Best Golf Course on Maui” in the inaugural KITV 4 Island News Best of Maui Viewers’ Choice Awards.

The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Nā Wahine O Ke Kai, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, due to the potential wind, ocean and community impacts associated with the developing tropical weather system approaching Hawaiʻi.

The First Tee – Hawaiʻi is calling on parents, golfers, community members, and anyone passionate about supporting Hawaiʻi’s youth to step forward and become a First Tee coach.

This weekend (Sept. 18–20), Wailea Golf Club in Wailea is hosting one of 12 PGA Jr. League Regionals nationwide. Sixteen All-Star teams from across the region — including two local squads from Oʻahu (one in each age division) — will compete for a spot at their divisional National Championships (13u and 17u).

The Construction Industry of Maui hosts its fourth annual golf tournament at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 a.m. Net proceeds will support Maui County Construction Trade Programs providing access to education, certifications, and hands-on training.

Professional Alex Chiarella clinched his fourth Maui Open title on Sunday, Sept. 13 at The King Kamehameha Golf Club, overcoming a tie with rising amateur star Robert Loree by sinking an eagle on the 18th hole.

Waiehu Municipal Golf Course play will be adjusted from Sept. 14 to 18, 2026, while greens and collars will be aerated, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation Department.

The football teams from Hawai‘i’s Lahainaluna High School and California’s Paradise High School came together for a historic matchup Saturday evening in West Maui, bringing two communities that were both devastated by wildfires together on the field to celebrate hope, resilience and the strength of community.

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is asking drivers to watch for runners taking part in the Hāna Relay on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.

Registration is open for First Tee — Hawaiʻi’s fall programming opportunities of 2026. First Tee — Hawaiʻi is a youth development organization that helps kids and teens build their strength of character through golf.

Thirty-six teams formed by hotels and hospitality businesses, in addition to Maui Hotel & Lodging Association member donors, raised a net total of $69,176 at the 29th Annual Excellence in Education Golf Tournament.

Maui’s Artie Austin of Wailuku won the 9-Hole Flight, and Lakota Lee of Kīhei won the Boys 15-18 division.

Mana O Maui has opened registration for the fall season of Surf-N-Turf, a free afterschool program that takes Maui youth ages 11 to 17 surfing and hiking on four Wednesdays this September.

Lahainaluna High School will host Paradise High School of California for a historic “Unity Bowl” under the theme “Two Towns, One Spirit.”