Hōkūala, Princeville Makai and Nanea teams finish second
KAUA‘I, Hawai‘i – After competing for over a decade in one of the Aloha Section PGA’s most storied events yet never finishing higher than sixth place, Poipu Bay’s Chad Dusenberry finally ended his drought on the Ocean Course at Hōkūala to win the 2024 Pro-Pro Championship presented by Golf Concepts. Alongside Chasen Bahouth (Poipu Bay), the South Shore duo shot a final-round 66 for a well-earned one-shot victory over Kaua‘i’s Tom Freestone (Ocean Course at Hōkūala) and Michael Neider (Princeville Makai), as well as Jeff Ingman (Nanea) and Kimberly Kim (Nanea).
Poipu Bay’s Chad Dusenberry carefully eyes his tee shot on the 17th hole during the final round of the 2024 Pro-Pro Championship on the Ocean Course at Hōkūala. (Photo: Ocean Course at Hōkūala)
“I’ve been searching a long time for the right partner…I am relieved to have finally found him!” remarked Chad Dusenberry, head golf professional at Poipu Bay Golf Course. “This has always been a fun event. Even players on other teams still root for you and encourage you to play better. Our tight-knit community is what makes the Aloha Section PGA so special.”
Poipu Bay’s Chasen Bahouth hits his tee shot into the trade winds on the 17th hole during the final round of the 2024 Pro-Pro Championship on the Ocean Course at Hōkūala. (Photo: Ocean Course at Hōkūala)
Dusenberry and Bahouth’s final round was fueled by six birdies in a seven-hole stretch, including four straight on holes 10–13. They needed every scoring opportunity. Freestone, who just returned to Kaua‘i after playing in the final stage of qualifying for the 124th U.S. Open and finishing T1 in local qualifying, competed with lots of momentum alongside Neider, his fellow Kaua‘i and Troon PGA Professional.
Tom Freestone plays a bump-and-run during the first round of the 2024 Pro-Pro Championship on the Ocean Course at Hōkūala. (Photo: Ocean Course at Hōkūala)
Also tied for second place was the Big Island duo of Ingman and Kim. Born and raised in Hilo, Kim was the youngest player to win the U.S. Women’s Amateur (2006) at age 14. Her decorated amateur career featured runner-up finishes at the 2006 and 2009 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links and 2009 U.S. Girls’ Junior.
Nanea Golf Club’s Kimberly Kim watches her tee shot during the first round of the 2024 Pro-Pro Championship. (Photo: Ocean Course at Hōkūala)
Juan Rodriguez (Nanea), nephew of World Golf Hall of Fame member Chi-Chi Rodriguez and Hunter Larson (Big Island Golf), the 2022 Aloha Section PGA Player of the Year, finished in solo fifth at six-under-par after winning last year’s tournament in a playoff.
Big Island Golf’s Hunter Larson follows through on his putt on hole nine during the first round of the 2024 Pro-Pro Championship. (Photo: Ocean Course at Hōkūala)
“After an amazing 17-year run at Kā‘anapali, Hōkūala offered a fun challenge this weekend for many of our state’s most talented PGA Professionals,” said Wes Wailehua, executive director of the Aloha Section PGA. “We were thrilled with this year’s exciting finish and can’t wait to visit Pearl at Kalalau in 2025 after their grand reopening this winter.”
Event sponsor Jay Hinazumi (left) of Golf Concepts, Chad Dusenberry (center) and Chasen Bahouth (right) of Poipu Bay pose with their trophies from the 2024 Pro-Pro Championship at the Ocean Course at Hōkūala. (Photo: Ocean Course at Hōkūala)
Incorporated in 1975, the Aloha Section PGA serves 236 members across 90 facilities in Hawai‘i. The organization’s mission is to promote interest, participation and enjoyment in golf throughout Hawai‘i.
The Ocean Course at Hōkūala’s 17th hole, a 173-yard par 3, plays to a shallow green on a peninsula. (Photo: Ocean Course at Hōkūala)
LEADERBOARD
| Place | Team | Clubs | To Par | Rd. 1 | Rd. 2 | Total |
| 1 | Dusenberry + Bahouth | Poipu Bay Golf Course | -10 | 68 | 66 | 134 |
| T2 | Neider + Freestone | Princeville Makai Golf Club, Ocean Course at Hōkūala | -9 | 67 | 68 | 135 |
| T2 | Ingman + Kim | Nanea Golf Club | -9 | 68 | 67 | 135 |
| 4 | Shimomura + Shimomura | Ko Olina Golf Club, Kā‘anapali Golf Courses | -8 | 68 | 68 | 136 |
| 5 | Larson + Rodriguez | Big Island Golf, Nanea Golf Club | -6 | 68 | 70 | 138 |
| 6 | Lamb + Castellanos | Maui Nui Golf Club | -5 | 70 | 69 | 139 |
| 7 | Coyle + Coyle | Hualalai Club | -4 | 72 | 68 | 140 |
| T8 | Alnas + Greenwell | Kukiʻo Golf & Beach Club | -3 | 73 | 68 | 141 |
| T8 | Murphy + Nevins | North Shore Preserve | -3 | 69 | 72 | 141 |
| T10 | Kageyama + Okino | Pearl at Kalalau | -2 | 69 | 73 | 142 |
| T10 | Lee + Sakamoto | Pearl at Kalalau | -2 | 70 | 72 | 142 |
| T10 | Acosta + Bascuk | Hokulia, Kaneohe Klipper | -2 | 69 | 73 | 142 |
| T13 | Kozuma + Nagata | Mid-Pacific Country Club | -1 | 72 | 71 | 143 |
| T13 | Ito + Lee | Kauaʻi Junior Golf Association, Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course | -1 | 70 | 73 | 143 |
| 15 | Okamura + Miyajima | Nanea Golf Club, Kukiʻo Golf & Beach Club | E | 74 | 70 | 144 |
| T16 | Kagawa + Seki | Big Island Golf Shop, Aloha Section PGA | +3 | 77 | 70 | 147 |
| T16 | Aranda + Fisher | Kapalua Bay Golf Course | +3 | 75 | 72 | 147 |
| 18 | Jones + Viquelia | The Club at Kukuiʻula | +4 | 69 | 79 | 148 |
| 19 | Wise + Masuda | Kohanaiki Golf & Ocean Club | +6 | 74 | 76 | 150 |
| 20 | Black + Nakashima | Parsons Xtreme Golf, LLC, PXG | +15 | 80 | 79 | 159 |
TOURNAMENT FACTS
Dates: Saturday, June 8 – Sunday, June 9, 2024
Venue: Ocean Course at Hōkūala
Location: Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i
Yardage (Par): 7,156 (72)
Format: Two days; 18 holes each day; four-ball stroke play
Scores: Golf Genius
About Ocean Course at Hōkūala
Home to the longest continuous stretch of oceanfront holes in the state of Hawai‘i, the Ocean Course was named one of the “World’s Most Beautiful Golf Courses” by MSN Travel. The 18-hole golf course is part of Timbers Kaua‘i Ocean Club & Residences, a private residential club which opened in 2018 on the island’s southeast coast. Timbers Kaua‘i sits on a 450-acre natural amphitheater and offers unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean, Kalapaki Bay and Hā‘upu Mountain Range. Website | Facebook | Instagram
About Timbers Kaua’i at Hōkūala
Located in the 450-acre Hōkūala resort community along the Pacific, Kaua‘i’s premier luxury resort and residence club combines tranquil Hawaiian living with Timbers Resorts’ signature luxury amenities and a personalized full-service concierge team. Timbers Kaua‘i boasts exceptional offerings for those visiting or looking to make paradise their home through luxury vacation rentals, one-of-a-kind deeded fractional and whole ownership real estate opportunities.
Amenities include the 18-hole award-winning Ocean Course at Hōkūala – Kaua‘i’s only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course; The Farm at Hōkūala, a 16.5-acre organic farm and orchard; oceanfront dining at Hualani’s with “farm-to-fork” fine dining; a two-tiered infinity-edge pool overlooking the ocean, as well as a family pool and hot tub; spa services and wellness programs; 13 miles of accessible, lush trails; and easy access to Kalapaki Beach and Lihue Airport (LIH).
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 875-plus locations in 45-plus states and 35-plus countries, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Peter Burwash International, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design, Casa Verde Golf, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com, TroonMagazine.com or connect with Troon on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Troon Chronicles, Press Room, and via The Turn Podcast.
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