WAILUA — The Hawaii State Junior Golf Association (HSJGA) will conduct the annual Kauai Spring Classic on Saturday and Sunday at the Wailua Golf Course.
The classic is a 36-hole stroke play event played over two days with 18 holes played on each day. It is part of the HSJGA Spring Series.
Age divisions include Boys 11-12 playing over 5,600 to 6,000 yards, Boys 13-14 playing approximately 6,300 to 6,700 yards, Girls 11-12 playing approximately 5,600 to 6,000 yards, and Girls 11-12 playing approximately 5,600 to 6,000 yards.
Kauai HSJGA players participating in the 2-day tournament include Caleb Ito of Lawai playing in the Boys 13-14 division along with Royal Ridings of Lihue in the 9-golfer field.
Tobi Takemoto of Eleele, Ayven Labuguen of Kapaa and Kai Taylor of Lihue are also scheduled to participate in the Boys 13-14 group.
Local golfers participating in the Boys 11-12 age division include Roux Ridings of Lihue and Action Herndon of Lawai.
Emi Sayegusa of Kalaheo is participating in the Girls 11-12 division.
Lauryn Lee of Kapaa is scheduled to participate in the 6-golfer Girls 13-14 division.
The HSJGA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that introduces the game of golf and its traditions to the youth of Hawaii. The HSJGA develops life skills through fun, affordable and competitive programs that educate, motivate and inspire.
Goals of the HSJGA 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 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, and
• College workshops to assist all juniors with their preparation for higher education.
For more information, visit the HSJGA website at www.HSJGA.org, or the First Tee Hawaii website at www.FirstTeeHawaii.org.
