Three junior golfers defend home turf at Hualalai

Playing in his first golf tournament since the onset of the pandemic, Kaha‘i‘olelo Helm claimed the ages 11-12 title Monday at the Big Island Junior Classic. (Courtesy photo/HSJGA)

Dysen Park has won the past three Hawaii State Junior Golf Association events he’s entered. On Monday, he tied for first at the Big Island Junior Classic at Hualalai and won a scorecard playoff. (Courtesy photo/HSJGA)

Hilo’s Leo Saito claimed the ages 7-10 division at the Big Island Junior Classic, closing with a 2-over 74 to eke out a one-shot victory against Honolulu’s Brycen James Massey with a 36-hole 150. (Courtesy photo/HSJGA)

Dysen Park can hardly lose these days on the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association tour, and he might not even be the hottest Big Island junior golfer at the moment.