Aiea, Hawaii, June 9, 2021 — The Hawaii State Junior Golf Association (HSJGA) conducted the 2021 IMG Junior World Golf Championship Qualifier June 7-8 at the challenging Pearl Country Club. 122 junior golfers from across the state and nation competed in spectacular golfing conditions for the opportunity to play in one of the largest junior golf events in the world. Qualifiers will advance to the IMG Junior World Championships July 12-16 in San Diego, CA. Junior World was founded in 1968. Today, the tournament has grown to 1,200 participants representing 56 countries and 42 states.
Qualifying spots by division:
Girls 7-8 (2 spots): Aubrey Bell
Boys 9-10 (4 spots): Blake Nakagawa, Brycen James Massey, Leo Saito, Ethan Jake Abella
Girls 9-10 (2 spots): Makena Yonemura, Keelee Nogawa
Boys 11-12 (4 spots): Keola Silva, Chase Nam, Taylor George, Linken Tanabe
Girls 11-12 (6 spots): Jacey Kage, Jessica Lee, Samantha Monroe, Kady Matsumoto, Kira Uno, Ava Kawahara
Boys 13-14 (4 spots): James Fujita, Gunnar Lee, Jackson Ibarra, Renner Chumley
Girls 13-14 (5 spots): Kate Nakaoka, Ava Cepeda, Madison Kuratani, Kirsten Hall, Jasmine Wong
Boys 15-18 (4 spots): Peter Jung, Joshua Chung, Joshua Hayashida, Noah Koshi
Girls 15-18 (6 spots): Kara Kaneshiro, Kelsie Inouye, Leia Chung, Mia Cepeda, Raya Nakao, Shayna Lu
The age divisions, par and approximate yardage are as follows:
Boys 9-10: Par 72 - 4672 yards Boys 11-12: Par 72 - 5708 yards Boys 13-14: Par 72 - 6787 yards Boys 15-18: Par 72 - 6787 yards Girls 7-8: Par 72 - 4672 yards
Girls 9-10: Par 72 - 4672 yards
Girls 11-12: Par 72 - 5708 yards Girls 13-14: Par 72 - 6232 yards Girls 15-18: Par 72 - 6232 yards
For more information, please contact Ken Miyata at Ken@hsjga.org
About the HSJGA
The HSJGA is a 501 c3 non-profit 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.