“It is a true honor to play with this young giant of a golfer.”
-Harvey Stone, Hilo Hawaii
“Truly incredible play under pressure!! So effortless”
-Dave Maldonado, Fujikura Composits
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PGA Tour: Century Tournament of Champions⛳️
First time in two years, I've seen the PGA Tour!!
Kapalua Plantation Course, Maui Island, A fierce course of up-downs, as usual, the trade wind was a fierce course, and it was an image of the players struggling every year.
No wind this year though, I think it was perfect conditions!!
Riocchi has since watched the 2020 Sony Open, I found a dream of becoming a pro golfer and becoming a golfer, and started practicing my best 😊✨
This tournament in Maui is, Invitation to all the winning players of the year.
So many famous players 🤩
This is a tournament for golf lovers!!
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2022
2022 14 & UNDER JTS - BIG ISLAND
Sat, Apr 9, 2022 - Sun, Apr 10, 2022
Course: Waikoloa Lakes/Kings, Copy of Waikoloa Lakes/Kings
Golfers: 34
2022 14 & UNDER JTS - MAUI
Sat, Mar 5, 2022 - Sun, Mar 6, 2022
Course: Maui Nui Golf Club
Golfers: 22
2022 14 & U JTS - OAHU
Sat, Mar 19, 2022 - Sun, Mar 20, 2022
Course: Hoakalei Country Club - 2
Golfers: 39
2022 Schedule
March
19-20th: HSJGA (Hoakalei CC, Oahu)
April
3rd: Drive, Chip and Putt Final (Augusta National, Georgia)
9-10th: HSJGA (Waikoloa GC, Kona)
16-17th: FCG (Primm Valley GC, Las Vegas)
23-24th: HSJGA (Wailua GC, Kauai)
June
6-7th: HSJGA (IMG Junior World qualifier, Pearl CC, Oahu)
13-14th: HSJGA (Hawaii Prince GC, Oahu)
18th: Drive, Chip and Putt(Hualalai, Kona)
24-27th: Golf Camp (Stanford University)
July
6-7th: FCG (San Diego)
16th: Drive, Chip and Putt (Kapolei, Oahu)
August
4-6th: USKids Golf World (Pinehurst,NC)
2021
1. 【King Auto Group HSJGA State Championship】
Hawaii Prince GC(Oahu) ,Jun 15-16/2021 3rd place (7-10y)
2. 【14th FCG International Championship】
St. Mark Resort, San Marcos, CA, Jul 8-9/2021 5th place(9-10y)
3. 【IMG Academy Junior World Championship】
San Diego, CA, Jul 13-15/2021 8th place(9-10y)
4. 【HSJGA Kauai Junior Championship】
Puakea GC(Kauai), Aug 28-29/2021, 1st place(7-10y)
5. 【HSJGA Big Island Junior Classic】
Hualalai GC(Big island), Sept 5-6/2021, 1st place(7-10y)
6. 【Drive, Chip, Putt : Regional qualifier 】
TPC Scottsdale, AZ, Sept 26/2021, 1st place(10-11y)
7. 【US Kids Golf Hawaii State Invitational】
Pearl Country Club (Oahu), Oct 2-3/2021, 1st place(10y)
8. 【HSJGA Michelle Wie Tournament of Champions】
Wailea Golf Club (Maui),Dec 4-5/2021, 1st place(7-10y)
9.【15th Annual FCG National Championship】
Twin Oaks GC, San Marcos, CA, Dec 19-20/2021 T11th place(9-10y)
Subcategories
Leo Saito
Hilo born Leo Saito is our spotlight Hawaii Junior Golfer!
This 10-year-old has been passionate about playing golf since 2018. His mom Misa quotes, “he is the hardest to take away from the golf course. And he is always the last person hitting the ball until it gets dark.”
Leo’s first favorite golfer is his grandfather, and he loves to watch the PGA Tour on TV with his grandmother. And in January 2020 he went to watch the Sony Open in Oahu. He followed the players for all 3 days and was fascinated by their professionalism, this is where he started to dream about becoming a professional golfer.
Right after the Sony Open 2020, the pandemic hit, and all Junior Golf tournaments were cancelled. Leo had been very excited to play tournaments, but he just kept on practicing and became even more absorbed in golf.
Finally in the Summer of 2021, Leo started playing in tournaments. His mom recalls, “he bravely teed off and walked to the fairways himself…and a couple of hours later he came back with his smile.” Leo had qualified for IMG JUNIOR WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP, and his journey continued on in 2021 in both Hawaii and on the mainland.
Leo is thankful for his coaches: Troy Sato, Justin Lee, Brady Riggs, Rick Sessinghaus and George Lewitzki. And also, for the Big Island golf courses who support Junior Golfers, especially his home course Hilo Municipal Golf Course, the Pro shop and staff. He is especially grateful for Golf Treasures and Fujikura for taking care of his clubs, always making sure that his clubs fit him and are in top shape.
Leo is looking forward to meeting new friends, seeing old friends again on the course and golfing in more tournaments in 2022!We can’t wait to see what you are going to do this year Leo!
In early 2022 Leo started playing white tees with his technical coach George Lewitzki before first tournaments of 2022. When we were heading to the first tee I said to Leo “All I want from you today is a pair of 40’s. He answered back with “ Coach, I’m a +2 from the reds, scratch from the gold’s. Should be easy. We’ll today we’re playing white tees I said. He gave me a look of confusion, and answered my request for the day with a 79.
