Waikoloa boys places third at state golf tourney
Elatan Ree, an 11 year old from Waikoloa, placed third in the Boys 11-12 division of the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association’s (HSJGA) 2023 King Auto Group 12 & U State Championship on Tuesday at the Honolulu Country Club. The 36-hole stroke play tournament took place over two days, and the Boys 11-12 division played a par 72, 6,040 yard course. Ree shot 81 on day one and 91 on day two to gross 172 (+19). Mason Miyashiro of Mililani placed first, carding 80 on the first day and 82 on the second. Above, from left in the back row, are Logan Matsumoto, Jason Uno, Makena Yonemura, Angelina Lin, Lucy Cui, Benjamin Penzes and Mason Miyashiro. Front row: Brooke Asao, Aubrey Bell, Madison Sur and Elatan Ree. (courtesy photo/ HSJGA)