Kapalua, Hawaii (January 9, 2017) – Kapalua Golf continued its commitment to giving back to the local community by donating playing spots in the PGA TOUR’s SBS Tournament of Champions Wednesday Pro Am to the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association. The spots were then purchased by an HSJGA supporter that resulted in $10,000 raised for the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association.
“We are thrilled to support junior golf in Hawaii,” said Alex Nakajima, general manager, Kapalua Golf and Tennis.
“As the host venue for the SBS Tournament of Champions, we received a number of playing spots in the Wednesday Pro Am. Through good fortune, we were able to donate these spots to the Junior Golf Association and in turn, help them raise $10,000.”
“The purpose of the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association is to develop leaders and great kids through golf,” said Matt Rollins, executive director, Hawaii State Junior Golf Association. “A gracious donation like this, is how we’re able to keep junior golf opportunities so affordable throughout Hawaii. There are so many great supporters in the state and we are so grateful to Kapalua Golf and the SBS Tournament of Champions for thinking of our association. These funds will directly benefit junior golfers in Hawaii.”
In totality, the 2016 event at Kapalua raised more than $350,000 for Maui charities. Since the tournament came to Maui in 1999, the event and host organizations have donated a total of more than $5.6 million to Hawai?i community charities.
For additional information about the HSJGA or to donate and support junior golf in Hawaii, please visit the HSJGA website at www.hsjga.org or email Lauren Yama, Director of Communications & Special Events at lauren@hsjga.org.
About Kapalua Golf
Kapalua Golf, managed by Troon, features 36-holes of award-winning golf and the Kapalua Golf Academy – a Golf Magazine Top 25 Golf School. Kapalua’s Plantation Course, is also ranked No. 19 on “America’s Top 100 Public Courses” list by Golf Digest. The Bay Course has long been dubbed as “Hawaii’s favorite resort course” and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2015. Its breathtaking par three fifth hole is the only hole to play over the ocean on Maui. Kapalua Golf Academy is Hawaii’s most comprehensive learning center and practice facility, offering individual lessons, golf schools, video analysis, custom club fitting, group lessons and on-course playing lessons. For additional information, visit www.GolfAtKapalua.com or call 1-877-KAPALUA.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company, with more than 270 golf courses in its portfolio. Also specializing in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues, the company oversees operations at Troon Golf, Honours Golf, Troon Privé (the private club operating division of Troon) and Troon International properties located in 38 states and 31 countries. Additionally, there are 56 Troon affiliated properties featuring 75 courses that have been recipients of a “Top 100” ranking by national and international publications. Troon properties include Princeville Makai Golf Club, Kauai, Hawaii; Centurion Club, London, England; The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson, Ariz.; The Bay Club, Berlin, Md.; Prince’s Golf Club, Sandwich, England; and CostaBaja Golf Club, in La Paz, Mexico. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
Contact:
Rob Myers
Troon
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