Maui Sports
Rodriguez and Larson win in playoff at 2023 Kā‘anapali Pro-Pro Championship
Propelled by back-to-back rounds of 65 on Royal Kā‘anapali, Nanea Golf Club’s Juan Rodriguez and Hunter Larson defeated Kapalua Golf Academy’s Ben Hongo and Douglas Bohn in the first playoff hole to win the 2023 Kā‘anapali Pro-Pro Championship Presented by Golf Concepts.
Two MIL athletes on Maui awarded HMSA scholarships
Kristen Otsubo of Baldwin High School and Gabriella Pinheiro of Kamehameha Schools Maui earned scholarships during HMSA’s 18th annual Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program awards ceremony at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.
Registration open for Women’s Golf Day at Wailea
Wailea Golf Club will host the 2023 Women’s Golf Day at Wailea – an annual celebration of Women’s Golf Month and benefit for the Hawaiʻi Animal Rescue Foundation – on Friday, June 23, 2023, from 3 pm to 6:30 p.m. at the Wailea Blue Course.
Grillo, Day, Clark and Finau qualify for Sentry Tournament of Champions in Kapalua
With their recent titles, Emiliano Grillo, Jason Day, Wyndham Clark and Tony Finau are among the latest players to qualify for the 2024 Sentry Tournament of Champions.
Maui’s Jackson Bunch prepares for Ala Moana Bowls
Maui’s Jackson Bunch prepares for the Local Motion Surf Into Summer QS 1,000 – the first event of the 2023/24 Hawaiʻi/Tahiti Nui season that will include the region’s top contenders and also feature longboarding for the first time.
Hawaiʻi’s Carissa Moore wins women’s title at Surf Ranch Pro Presented by 805 Beer
Carissa Moore of Hawaiʻi took home the women’s title in the Surf Ranch Pro Presented by 805 Beer in Lemoore, Calif. In the men’s division the title went to Griffin Colapinto (USA).
Carissa Moore among final four at Surf Ranch Pro
Five-time World Champion Carissa Moore (HAW) moved into the top position on the rankings after her Qualifying Round heat win on Saturday. In the men’s division, Maui’s Ian Gentil was eliminated in the first round, with Italo Ferreira of Brazil advancing from that initial heat.
Sentry Tournament of Champions announces record $694,705 raised for charity in 2023
The Sentry Tournament of Champions raised a record $694,705 for charity in 2023. It’s the largest charitable impact figure raised for the local community since the event moved to Maui in 1999.
2023 HHSAA Hall of Honor class includes Lānaʻi’s Keala Montgomery
Congratulations to softball, basketball and olleyball player Keala Montgomery of Lānaʻi. Montgomery is among 12 outstanding senior student-athletes selected for their athletic achievement, character, sportsmanship, academic record and community service.
Maui surfer Ian Gentil makes mid-season cut, fights for a chance at the Final 5
Maui surfer Ian Gentil made the mid-season cut on the World Surf League’s Championship Tour, and now looks to begin a fight for a chance at the Final 5 starting next week in Lemoore, California.
Maui student among finalists for prestigious Duke scholarship award
Maui’s Rio Blue Imperato was one of seven finalists considered for the prestigious Duke Kahanamoku award in recognition of an exceptional Hawaiʻi high school senior who exemplifies the character and values of Duke Kahanamoku.
Hundreds of keiki to participate in Menehune Mayhem hosted by pro surfer Ian Walsh
Pro surfer, Ian Walsh of Maui hosts the 19th Annual Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem at Ho’okipa Beach Park, this weekend, May 13-14, 2023. This year’s Menehune Mayhem will see over 400 kids ages 15 years old and younger participate in two days of surfing.
Two more local golfers advances to final qualifying for the US Open
Former University of Hawaiʻi golfer Jared Sawada of Mililani fired a 6-under 66 to claim second place yesterday at Ironwood Country Club in Palm Desert, Calif.
Maui’s Anson Cabello advances out of US Open local qualifying event
Maui’s Anson Cabello advanced out of US Open local qualifying held Wednesday at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course. The 18 year old from Kahului, was among the top two in the event, finishing at 73 (+2).
Maui Surfer Girls opens 2023 Teen Camp Scholarship program
Maui Surfer Girls is now accepting applications for full scholarships for their 22nd Teen Girls’ Summer Surf Camp, which is open to teen girls between the ages of 13 and 17.
2023 Maui Marathon road closures and traffic delays, Sunday, April 23
Motorists are being alerted of traffic delays and road closures associated with the upcoming Maui Marathon, taking place this Sunday, April 23, 2023.
19th Annual Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem to draw more than 400 participants
Pro surfer, Ian Walsh of Maui hosts the 19th Annual Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem at Ho’okipa Beach Park, May 13-14, 2023.
Maui youth train in the Netherlands with professional soccer clubs
A total of 36 young soccer players from across Hawaiʻi, including 12 from Maui, spent their spring break training with professional football clubs in The Netherlands.
2023 Maui Marathon to utilize collapsible, reusable cups
In a new effort to reduce waste, the Maui Marathon will be using the HydraPak SpeedCupTM instead of paper/wax cups at all of the aid stations. Organizers say, “together, participants and organizers can work to prevent single-use cups from filling our landfills or littering the roads and trails.”
Final results: 2023 ʻĀnuenue Spring Break Classic at Kā’anapali
Zoe Campos of UCLA held the lead to take home the Individual Trophy; and team Pepperdine earned top honors in the 2023 ʻĀnuenue Spring Break Classic at Kā’anapali.
