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Local juniors to test skills against some of world's best Advertiser Staff Players from a dozen states and five countries are entered in the third annual World Junior Masters, July 3-5, at Mililani Golf Club. Early commitments have come from Erik Flores, a Californian rated No. 1 in his age group (13-15) in the Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings, and Christo Greyling, No. 8 in 16-18. Greyling, originally from South Africa, lives in Orlando, Fla. Other notable entrants include Ireland's Rory McCory (10-12 age group) and David Miles from Texas, who will play in the youngest bracket (7-9). Leilehua's Nick Mason, who finished third in the state high school championships, is among the local entries, along with Maui's Joan Shimozaki. Wai'anae's Earl Medeiros and Casey Kobashigawa, who won his age division two years ago, are also entered, as are Ryan Kuroiwa, Michael Sato and Ashley Yamaguchi, a defending champion. Age division winners receive a Junior Masters jacket. The tournament was started in 1999 by Mark Kalilikane to provide local juniors enhanced competition at home. All age divisions play Tuesday and Wednesday, July 3-4. Players 13 and older, who survive the 36-hole cut, have a third round Thursday. For more information, see the tournament link at www.worldjuniorgolf.org or call 672-5464. • Junior World: Many of the state's finest juniors are playing in the Hawai'i State Junior Golf Association Junior World qualifiers this week on Kaua'i. More than 200 golfers between the ages of 7-17 are attempting to qualify for 41 spots at Wailua and Kaua'i Lagoons Mokihana. Kira-Ann Murashige, Stephanie Kono, Kimberly Kim and Kaira Marta, who won trophies at last year's Junior World Championship, earned exempt invitations. The 34th annual Junior Worlds will be July 17-20, on seven courses in San Diego. Last year, nearly 1,000 players from 43 states and 40 countries qualified. Past champions include Amy Alcott, Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson and six-time winner Tiger Woods. • • • 2001 Hawai'i Junior Tournaments June 12-14–JuniJunior World Qualifier (12-under at Wailua, 13-17 at Kaua'i Lagoons.). 15–Callaway State Junior Championship, Maui Qualifying, all ages (Dunes at Maui Lani). 15–Callaway State Junior Championship, Big Island Qualifying, all ages (Hilo Muni). 18-19–Westfield Junior PGA Championship, ages 13-15, 16-17 (Makaha Resort). 19-20–Westfield Junior PGA Championship, 12-under (Naniloa). 20-22–USGA Junior Boys Championship Qualifier (Waikoloa Kings'). 22–Callaway State Junior Championship, O'ahu Qualifying, boys and girls 12-under, girls 13-18 (Nagorski). 23–HSJGA Junior Tour Series, all ages (Hapuna). 25-27– PGA Junior Tour Series, ages 13-17 (Wailea Emerald). 26–U.S. Kids Golf World Championship, Hawai'i Qualifier (Turtle Bay). 29–USGA Junior Girls Championship Qualifier (Wailea Emerald). July 3-5–World Junior Masters (Mililani). 5-6–Army Junior Invitational (Kalakaua and Leilehua). 7–HSJGA Junior Tour Series (Ko'olau). 8-10–Callaway State Junior Championship, all ages (Turtle Bay). August 25–HSJGA Junior Tour Series, all ages (Po'ipu Bay). September 22–HSJGA Junior Tour Series (O'ahu TBD). October 20–HSJGA Junior Tour Series (Big Island TBD). November 24–HSJGA Junior Tour Series (Kaua'i TBD). December 15– HSJGA Tournament of Champions (Maui TBD). HSJGA information: 532-0559, O'ahu • • • Hawai'i Junior Golf Programs / Summer 2001 Ala Wai Golf Course Coral Creek Golf Course Elleair Golf Course Hawai'i Kai Golf Course Hickam Mamala Bay Golf Course Ka'anapali Golf Courses Kalakaua Golf Course Kane'ohe Klipper Course Kapalua Golf Academy Kapolei Golf Course Ko'olau Golf Club Makaha Resort Golf Club Contact: 695-9544 Mauna Kea/Hapuna Golf Courses Makena Golf Club Mauna Lani Resort Pearl Country Club Puakea Golf Course Swing Zone The Dunes at Maui Lani Waialae Country Club Waikele Golf Club Waikoloa Beach Resort Waikoloa Village Golf Course Wailea Golf Club * More programs are available, but information was not received by Aloha Section PGA |
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