WAILEA, Maui — Bryden Salvador of Kilauea finished in sixth place in the Boys 15-18 division at the 2012 Michelle Wie HSJGA Tournament of Champions on Maui Sunday. Salvador finished the two-day tournament carding a 151 (76-75) in the division
WAILEA, Maui — Bryden Salvador of Kilauea finished in sixth place in the Boys 15-18 division at the 2012 Michelle Wie HSJGA Tournament of Champions on Maui Sunday.
Salvador finished the two-day tournament carding a 151 (76-75) in the division which was topped by Colby Takushi of Pearl City, O‘ahu, who carded an even par 144 (76-68) over the 6,826-yard Wailea Golf Club-Emerald on Maui.
The Kaua‘i Junior Golf Association golfer edged out Kenji Miyata of Kapa‘a by three strokes, Miyata finishing the final round with a two-day 154 (76-78).
Pono Tokioka of Lihu‘e finished ninth in the division at 171 (80-91).
Taylor Viquelia of Koloa, the fourth of four KJGA members participating in the tournament of champions, finished ninth in the Girls 15-18 division, carding a two-day 173 (90-83) in the flight which was taken by Allisen Corpuz of Honolulu who finished with a two-under par 142 (72-70) over the 6,361 yards.
Taylor John McGerity of Honolulu topped the Boys 7-10 division while Milburn Ho, also of Honolulu and a regular KJGA player, topping the Girls 7-10 division with a two-day 161 (78-83).
Evan Kawai and Aneka Seumanutafa, both of Honolulu, took the Boys and Girls 11-12 division, respectively.
Shawn Lu and Rose Huang, both of Honolulu, topped the Boys and Girls 13-14 flights, respectively.
The Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association culminates its season by inviting all champions to compete in an end-of-the-year tournament, this year 57 champions collecting at the Wailea Golf Club-Emerald Course, sponsored by Michelle Wie.
The tournament also serves as the final opportunity to earn points towards the “HSJGA Player of the Year” award in each age division.
Wie, the title sponsor of the tournament, traveled to Maui and was present during the two days of play, states an HSJGA release.
Wie launched a fundraising campaign which raised more than $40,000 for the HSJGA, donating her time, collectibles, and matched the first $10,000 toward the fundraising effort.
Her efforts will ensure Hawai‘i’s junior golfers to continue to experience first-class competitions and opportunities.
The HSJGA extends its appreciation to Wie, the title sponsor and tournament host, and the Wailea Golf Club which allowed the organization to showcase many bright and talented young golfers.
The Wailea Golf Club also sponsored the 2012 Girls’ Junior America’s Cup, the 2013 Junior America’s Cup and 10-year host of the Michelle Wie HSJGA Tournament of Champions.
Visit www.hsjga.org for more information.
