78-player field includes 16 Hawai‘i golfers as tournament returns for second year
KALAUAO, O‘AHU – The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Imperial Hawai‘i Junior Classic at Pearl at Kalauao returns to Oʻahu this week, Oct. 10-12, bringing together 78 junior golfers from Hawaiʻi, the continental U.S. and abroad.
The field includes 16 golfers from Hawai‘i — nine boys and seven girls — competing alongside some of the top junior golfers from around the globe. The tournament will again be hosted in partnership with the Hawaiʻi State Golf Association.
“We are humbled and excited to continue hosting this elite level of junior golf competition in Hawai‘i,” said Ed Kageyama, PGA general manager of Pearl at Kalauao. “With full support from local and national partners, the Imperial Hawai‘i Junior Classic at Pearl at Kalauao is poised to deliver an exceptional experience for players, families and the Hawai‘i sports community.”
Following last year’s successful debut, the Imperial Hawai‘i Junior Classic at Pearl at Kalauao was extended for two years, securing the Oʻahu event on the AJGA schedule through 2027.
The 2026 event is open to junior golfers ages 12 to 19. Entry is earned through performance-based exemptions, qualifiers and AJGA events.
Last year’s inaugural tournament brought 78 junior golfers to Oʻahu, including 18 from Hawai‘i Hawai‘i and generated more than $400,000 in estimated local economic impact. Frederick Egnatios won the boys division in a three-hole playoff, while Bella Ransi captured the girl’s division by one stroke.
Tee times Saturday through Monday begin at 7:30 a.m. on the Nos. 1 and 10 tees.
Attendance is free for walking spectators. Limited on-site parking is also available.
To learn more, visit www.pearlatkalauao.com and www.ajga.org.
Photos courtesy of Pearl at Kalauao.
About Pearl at Kalauao
Pearl at Kalauao, like a precious momi (pearl), is a hidden gem in O‘ahu’s golfing landscape, offering breathtaking views from Pu‘uloa to the Wai‘anae Mountains. Established in 1967 as the Francis H. ‘Ī‘ī Brown Golf and Country Club and later transitioning to Pearl Country Club in 1975, it has long welcomed both kama‘āina and visitors. Today, the course continues its legacy with new enhancements, including upgraded clubhouse amenities and short-game practice facilities. Pearl at Kalauao remains committed to sustainable stewardship of the ‘āina, fostering a connection to the land that benefits both the environment and the wider community. Learn more at www.pearlatkalauao.com.
About Troon
Pearl at Kalauao is managed by Indigo Sports, a Troon company. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company, providing services at locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries. In addition to private, daily fee, resort and municipal golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. 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 & Design and RF DesignStudio, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
Media Contact:
Ed Kageyama
(808) 487-2460
ekageyama@pearlatkalauao.com
