The Inaugural Hilo Golf Classic was hosted by Hilo Junior Golf in 1982. Today, the Classic is the only major fundraiser sponsored by the current junior golf program now known as Big Island Junior Golf Association.
Proceeds from this tournament are used to subsidize the costs of its program events. Each year, help is sought to recruit family and friends to complete the entry form to secure a spot in the field of a maximum of 180 players.
This year's tournament will be held at the Hilo Municipal Golf Course on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7:00am (shotgun start). The two person modified scramble will be based on 25% of the combined team members' handicap and with staggered prizes.
Handicap:
- Players will be allowed their January 2025 USGA handicaps
- The Tournament Committee reserves the right to adjust handicaps
Format / Rules:
- Two person modified scramble
- Team handicap - 25% of the combined team handicaps
- Minimum of seven (7) tee shots per player required
- Both players will hit from within one club length of the chosen ball, no closer to the hole
- Both players will putt from within 6 inches of the chosen ball when on putting surface until the ball is holed out
- Prizes will be staggered and ties broken by a draw
- In the unlikely event of a rainout, prizes will be distributed by random drawing
- Holes #2 and #10 have been selected as greenie holes. Each player will have their name in a drawing for each hole. Players will have the option to enter for additional greenies at holes #2 and #10. Each time you make a greenie, you get an entry into the prize drawing. One winner will be selected for each greenie hole by random. Mulligans cannot be used.
- Mulligans may be used at any time, except for greenie/closest to the hole. Mulligans cannot be shared.
- Players 65 and older may play from the gold tees. Women have the option of plaing from the red tees, if desired.
Thanks to the tremendous support of our parents, volunteers, businesses, and people like you, BIJGA has been able to continue to develop and maintain our program for the youngsters on our island. We invite you to support us by participating in this year's tournament.
Mahalo & Aloha,
Brandy Volpe, BIJGA President
Big Island Junior Golf Association board members: Megan Arbles, Jodi Awaya, Desiree Gomes, Malcolm Helm, Dexter Hironaga, Sherrie Holi, Greg Kimata, Vince Kimura, Lisa Morimoto, Alden Otani, Misaki Saito, Daniel Volpe.
If you have any questions please contact:
Brandy Volpe @ brandy@bijga.org 808-938-6312 or Megan Arbles at megan@bijga.org
TWO-PLAYER TEAM $300
Early Bird Special $250 - Register by February 28, 2025
2 Greenies per player
2 Mulligans per player
Lunch for each player
HOLE SPONSORSHIP $700
2 golf teams of 2 players
2 Greenies per player
2 Mulligans per player
Lunch for all players
Tee box placard with business name and logo
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: March 19, 2025