2009 Boys State Tournament
Punahou’s Bradley Shigezawa tees off. Shigezawa shot rounds of 71-75—146 to tie for third place.
Cory Oride of Kauai High School blasts out from a bunker. Oride also fired rounds of 71-75—146 to tie for third.
David Fink hits his approach shot. His 74-71—145 total secured him second place behind his Iolani teammate, Lorens Chan.
Henry Park of Kealakehe High School on the island of Hawaii putts for birdie. Park was the third golfer tied for third at 146.
Iolani freshman Lorens Chan set the pace with a first round 69. He followed that up with a 74 to win by two strokes.
Final group putts out on Kaanapali’s slick, lightning quick greens.
Good sportsmanship prevails no matter how hard the battle.
Family and friends comprised a sizeable gallery lining the final hole.
Everyone assembles for the awards ceremony.
This year’s tournament featured lots and lots of nice extra touches, such as a welcoming banquet and souvenir backpacks thanks to the generosity of the Kaanapali Golf Resort. Here, cooked to order hamburgers, hot dogs and cold drinks are prepared for players as they complete play.
The top 15 individuals (out of a starting field of 120 players) receive medals for their outstanding play.
David thanks the Kaanapali Golf Resort for its hospitality, while also offering the young players some words of encouragement.
Individual champion Lorens Chan of Iolani says a few words of thanks in accepting the honor.
Waiakea boys finished fourth with a 310-318—628 total, which is based on the team’s top four scores.
Punahou boys shot 311-313—624, which landed them third place honors.
Moanalua boys charged up the leaderboard with a final round 306, edging them into second with a 619 total.
Iolani boys dominated this year’s tournament, running away to an 18-shot victory with scores of 299-302—601.
