ABOUT KJGA

The objective of the Kauai Junior Golf Association (“KJGA”) is to provide an environment where its junior members can enjoy the game of golf, and progress at his/her own rate while promoting and preserving the traditions and integrity of the game. By being committed to this purpose, the KJGA continues to build its reputation as being one of the best in preparing junior golfers for the future.

MISSION & GOALS

KJGA’s mission and goals are to provide junior golfers:

  • Opportunities that will teach responsibility, develop qualities of leadership and integrity, and assist them in becoming productive members of the adult community
  • Lessons, clinics and rules of golf sessions
  • Golf at a minimal cost
  • Encouragement for good sportsmanship and friendship with other juniors
  • Assistance with higher educational pursuits by providing scholarships to qualified juniors

LEADERSHIP

The Kauai Junior Golf Association is governed by a volunteer Board made up of leading island businessmen and women, parents, golf enthusiasts and golf professionals.

President: Michael Garcia | Gather FCU
Vice President: TJ Esaki-Kua | Director of Golf Puakea Golf  Course
Treasurer: Dawn Taba | Academy of Innovation & Design Counselor Kauai H.S.
Secretary: Leslie Labuguen | DOE Kauai Complex Area Resource
Executive Director: Paul Ito, PGA | Owner, Bishops Cuts/Color Orenco
Director: Reynold Lee | KJGA Board of Directors
Director: Ryan Smith | Kauai Department of Water
Director: Kenji Miyata | Manager Lihue Fishing Supply
Director: Camden Nakashima | Head Golf Professional Puakea Golf Course
Director: Kellie Hines, PGA | Director of Instruction The Ocean Course at Hokuala

SPONSORS & PARTNERS