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KOHALA COAST, HAWAII: Before the arrival of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, ranching was the Big Island’s major industry. The resort sits on a beach where cowboys and ranch hands would camp and fish after a day on the range. On a flight home from Asia in the early 1960s, tycoon Laurance Rockefeller took a detour to Hawaii. During his scouting trip, he spotted the white crescent-shaped beach, fell in love, and soon afterward signed a land lease. More than 1.5 million man-hours of labor were required to excavate 60 acres of lava, landscape the land with 200,000 plants, and incorporate 5,000 square feet of marble, a mile of wood, and 20,000 cubic yards of concrete into the con- struction of the iconic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. As Hawaii’s economy transformed from agriculture to tourism, one constant remained: for more than a half cen- tury, Mauna Kea Resort has been the benchmark by which all other Hawaiian resorts are measured. BRAGGING RIGHTS Last December 29, teams from around the country com- peted for bragging rights and a $10,000 professional cash purse. The five night, four-day event was a four-person, 54- hole tournament consisting of three amateurs and one pro- fessional. Scoring was two best balls—one gross, one net. “My husband and I have been vacationing at Mauna Kea for 50 consecutive years,” said Louise Shullman. “The tour- nament is a can’t miss event for us.” Last year’s Pro-Am kicked-off on a high note with an oceanfront Welcome Dinner and Reception under the stars. MAUNA KEA RESORT MOMENTS The aloha spirit was alive and well at Mauna Kea Resort’s 45th annual Pro-Am. Mauna Kea’s 3rd hole THE HORSE RACE SHOOTOUT, an informal four-hole competition immediately following completion of the first round of the Pro-Am had 32 teams. Players enjoyed soft rock music and Moscow Mule or Mint Julep cocktails in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Team T.J. Esaki-Kia and Mark Campana, winners of the Horse Race Shootout on Mauna Kea’s iconic 3rd hole and $1,000 richer with Mauna Kea Sand Dollars. THE 45TH ANNUAL MAUNA KEA PRO-AM was a four-person, 54-hole tournament consisting of three amateurs and one professional. “We’re not for everybody. We’re for the fortunate few.” – LAURANCE ROCKEFELLER
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KOHALA COAST, HAWAII: Before the arrival of MaunaKea Beach Hotel, ranching was the Big Island’s majorindustry. The resort sits on a beach where cowboys andranch hands would camp and fish after a day on the range.
On a flight home from Asia in the early 1960s, tycoonLaurance Rockefeller took a detour to Hawaii. During hisscouting trip, he spotted the white crescent-shaped beach,fell in love, and soon afterward signed a land lease.
More than 1.5 millionman-hours of labor wererequired to excavate 60acres of lava, landscapethe land with 200,000
plants, and incorporate 5,000 square feet of marble, a mileof wood, and 20,000 cubic yards of concrete into the con-struction of the iconic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.
As Hawaii’s economy transformed from agriculture totourism, one constant remained: for more than a half cen-tury, Mauna Kea Resort has been the benchmark by whichall other Hawaiian resorts are measured.
BRAGGING RIGHTS
Last December 29, teams from around the country com-peted for bragging rights and a $10,000 professional cashpurse. The five night, four-day event was a four-person, 54-hole tournament consisting of three amateurs and one pro-fessional. Scoring was two best balls—one gross, one net.
“My husband and I have been vacationing at Mauna Keafor 50 consecutive years,” said Louise Shullman. “The tour-nament is a can’t miss event for us.”
Last year’s Pro-Am kicked-off on a high note with anoceanfront Welcome Dinner and Reception under the stars.
MAUNA KEA RESORT MOMENTSThe aloha spirit was alive and well at Mauna Kea Resort’s 45th annual Pro-Am.
Mauna Kea’s 3rd hole
THE HORSE RACE SHOOTOUT, an informal four-hole competition immediately following completion of the first round of the Pro-Amhad 32 teams. Players enjoyed soft rock music and Moscow Mule or Mint Julep cocktails in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Team T.J. Esaki-Kia and MarkCampana, winners of theHorse Race Shootout onMauna Kea’s iconic 3rd holeand $1,000 richer withMauna Kea Sand Dollars.
THE 45TH ANNUAL MAUNA KEA PRO-AM was a four-person, 54-hole tournament consisting of three amateurs and one professional.
“We’re not for everybody. We’re for the fortunate few.” – LAURANCE ROCKEFELLER
“It’s not every day that I get to indulge on kiawegrilled kalbi with mango mint kimchee and macadamianut crusted mahi mahi with Asian roulade,” smiled KyleMendoza, club professional at South Hills Country Clubin California.
Team Arroyo Trabuco from California, with pro BobbyNickell, took team honors by five shots with a 30-underpar score of 402.
Alex Ching took top honors in the professionaldivision by three shots with a score of one-over par217, winning a $3,000 prize.
“I had butterflies in my stomach just like Nicklaus,Player, and Palmer did during their made for televisioncompetition to promote the resort,” recalled Jon Duppler,PGA professional at Elgin Country Club in Illinois.“When you approach Mauna Kea’s famous third holethat requires a deft tee shot over the crashing waves ofthe Pacific Ocean, you can’t help but be a little weak inthe knees.” ➤
Mauna Kea Resort Moments • 45th Annual Pro-Am
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel at her best
THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII is the youngest island in the Hawaiian chain. At 300,000 years old, it’s a freshman com-pared to the upperclassmen of Oahu (three million years old) and Kauai (four million years old).
(Left) Golf professionals Bobby Nickell, Kyle Mendoza, and Michael Jack debatingwho will win the lion share of the $10,000 purse. (Above) Team Greg Van Nattafrom California.
In 2016, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel was inductedas a member of Historic Hotels of America.
Mauna Kea Resort Moments • 45th Annual Pro-Am
WELCOME COCKTAIL AND DINNER RECEPTION
LADIES MAUNA KEA SCRAMBLE: Low Gross - Team Birdie Bumpers 85 • Low Net - Team Sargent’s Sweeties 71
Darci & Scott Puailoa
WendyWisbon, golf professionalat AnnandaleGolf Club inCalifornia.
Mrs. & Mr.Eades —
Team ValleyClub in
California.
Team La Quinta enjoying the evening.
Mr. & Mrs. Dembski with Mr. & Mrs.Eisenberg — Team Pasatiempo in California.
A celebration offriends under a
moonlit sky.
Smiles all around.
TEAMBIRDIE
BUMPERS
TEAMMAUNA KEA
CHIPPERS
TEAMTOM'STRIPLETHREAT
TEAMPASATIEMPOPURISTS
Burt Bonkand son Alitaking fulladvantage of the dessert bar.
Grayden Hai-Kelly providedthe ceremonialblessingbefore thestart of com-petition.
The women had an opportunity to compete in a three-person best ball scramble.
Mauna Kea Resort Moments • 45th Annual Pro-Am
Team Hayashi, Hawaii
Team Annandale CC, California
Team Friendly Hills, California
Team Mauna Kea-Taise, Hawaii
Team Big Canyon, California
Team North Ranch, CaliforniaTeam Mauna Kea Resort-Duane Otte, Hawaii
Team Pasatiempo, California
Team South Hills One, California
Golf Professionals in the Mauna Kea Pro-Am
Team BMF, Hawaii
Makingbirdie to continueon in theHorseRaceShootout.
Team Bonk, Hawaii
45th Annual Pro-Am
Team Hidden Valley from Utah showing they are big fans of the University of Utah.
Team South Hills - Mendoza, California
Team Mauna Kea Resort-Josh Silliman, Hawaii
Team Mauna Kea Resort-Mahiole, HawaiiTeam Red Hill CC, California
Team Nanea, Hawaii
Each participantreceived a pair ofOakleys, including
Bongo, Marc Heitz'strusted sidekick.
Team South Hills CC Michael Jack, California
Team Mauna Kea Resort-T.J. Esaki-Kia, Hawaii
Team Promontory Club from Utah responding to Team Hidden Valley's allegiance to U of U.
Jay & Louise Shullmanhave vacationed
50 consecutive yearsat Mauna Kea Resort.
First Hole of Horse Race Shootout.
45th Annual Pro-Am
Team Wilshire CC, California
Team South Hills Two, California
Team South Hills CC, California
Team Mauna Kea Swanks, Hawaii
Team Mauna Kea Two, Hawaii
Team Reehl Deal, California
Team Elgin CC, Illinois
Team GC at Surrey Hills, Oklahoma
Team Mauna Kea Resort, Hawaii
Team Annandale Country Clubfrom California checking out
the PXG demo day.
Enjoying the Horse Race Shootout.
Team Tom Sergeant, California
Team Valley Club, California
Mauna Kea Resort Moments • 45th Annual Pro-Am
46th ANNUAL MAUNA KEA PRO-AMDates
Check in: Tuesday, December 3 • Check out: Sunday, December 8
FormatA five-night, four-day golf tournament at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.
For the amateur: Four-man, 54-hole Pro-Am consisting of three amateurs and one professional.Two best balls: one gross, one net. Amateurs play to full handicap.
For the golf professional: a cash purse, with no buy-in required.
ItineraryTUESDAY, DECEMBER 3: Arrival Day • For early arrivals, optional practice round at
Mauna Kea Golf Course • Optional $300 team buy-in • Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4: Full breakfast • Hospitality roomPractice round at Mauna Kea Golf Course • Lunch on course • Evening at your leisure
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5: Full breakfast • Hospitality roomTraditional Hawaiian Blessing • Tournament Round #1, Mauna Kea Golf Course
Lunch on course • Horse Race Shootout with $1,000 prize • Evening at your leisure
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6: Full breakfast • Hospitality roomTournament Round #2, Mauna Kea Golf Course • Lunch on course • Evening at your leisure
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7: Full breakfast • Hospitality room • Final round, Mauna Kea Golf CourseLunch on course • Awards Cocktail Reception and Dinner
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8: Departure Day • Full breakfast • Complimentary late checkout until 2 pm
TO REGISTER FOR THE 46th ANNUAL MAUNA KEA RESORT PRO-AM contact Mark Pazdur at [email protected] or (949) 933-6478
