HAWAIʻI ISLAND HOSTS INAUGURAL GROUND GOLF MAYOR’S CUP TOURNAMENT
HAWAIʻI ISLAND HOSTS INAUGURAL GROUND GOLF MAYOR’S CUP TOURNAMENT
The County of Hawaiʻi Parks and Recreation, Elderly Recreation Services, Office of the Mayor, and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawaii are delighted to announce the inaugural Hawaii Island Ground Golf Mayor’s Cup Tournament. This landmark event will take place on June 21, 2024, at the Old Kona Airport Beach Park Baseball Field, located at 75-5560 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740.
The tournament welcomes participants aged 18 and older. The registration fee is $12, which includes lunch. Due to limited space, registration will close on May 30, 2024.
Event Schedule:
- 9:30 AM: Check-In
- 10:00 AM: Ground Golf Starts
- 12:00 PM: Lunch
Participants can register in person at the Elderly Recreation Services Office (127 Kamana St., Hilo), the West Hawaii CSE Office (74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy), or online at www.jccih.org.
“We’re thrilled to host the inaugural Mayor’s Cup Ground Golf Tournament, celebrating the growing popularity of this sport on our island,” said Mayor Mitch Roth. “Having had the chance to play, I can personally attest to the skill and precision required to succeed. We eagerly anticipate testing our abilities together in a few weeks.”
Ground Golf, which combines elements of golf and croquet, originated from Hawaiʻi Island’s sister city in Yurihama, Japan. The sport has since become popular on Hawaii Island, especially among the kupuna. The tournament promises a day of friendly competition, community building, and physical activity in a beautiful outdoor setting.
For more information about the tournament, including registration details, please visit www.jccih.org or contact the Elderly Recreation Services Office at (808) 961-8710.
