Aloha Friends,
🏌️ 27th Annual KIAA Scholarship Golf Tournament
Friday, August 21, 2026 | Hilo Municipal Golf Course
Join us for a day on the greens and help change the lives of Big Island students! What began as a modest fundraiser 27 years ago has grown into one of Hilo's most beloved traditions — and together, we've awarded more than $40,000 in scholarships to deserving Hawaii Island students.
📅 Schedule
• 7:15am – Registration
• 8:00am – Shotgun Tee Off
• Awards Luncheon to follow at the Fairway Grill
⛳ Tournament Format
• 2-Person Scramble
• USGA Handicap (40% of Team Handicap)
• Minimum 4 Tee Shots Per Player | 2-Putt Maximum
Entry fees include: Breakfast Bento, Awards Luncheon, Hole 4 150-Yard Tee Off, Hole-In-One Contests, and Mulligans.
🏆 Win Prizes!
$10,000 Hole-In-One Grand Prize • Golf Clubs • Steaks • Gift Cards • Rounds of Golf & so much more!
💛 Scholarships We Support
All proceeds benefit three meaningful scholarships:
• Larry Kono Scholarship ($1,200) – For students pursuing skilled trades at Hawaii Community College or a certified apprenticeship
• Margaret Pahio Scholarship ($1,200) – For students entering or enrolled in any accredited post-secondary institution
• Hilo Founders Scholarship ($1,200) – For students entering or enrolled in any accredited post-secondary institution
🤝 Entry & Sponsorship Options
• 🥇 Gold Hole Sponsor – $1,500 | Entry for 8 players (4 teams) + advertising on all tournament collateral
• 🥈 Silver Hole Sponsor – $800 | Entry for 4 players (2 teams) + advertising on all tournament collateral
• 🥉 Bronze Hole Sponsor – $500 | Entry for 2 players (1 team) + advertising on all tournament collateral
• ⛳ Entry Only – $350 | Entry for 2 players (1 team), no advertising
• 📢 Hole Sponsor – $125 | Company advertising only, no entry
• 🎁 Prize Donation | Goods, services, or monetary contributions are warmly welcomed!
📞 Register or Donate
Call our office at (808) 961-5422, visit kiaahilo.org/golf, or drop off/mail contributions to:
KIAA | 820 Piilani Street, Suite 201, Hilo, HI 96720
For questions, contact KIAA Administrator Cory Aguiar at 808-961-5422 or Tournament Chair Russell Arikawa at 808-969-1471.
Every sponsorship and donation goes directly toward keeping these scholarships alive and helping Big Island students take the next step in their education and careers. We hope to see you on the course on August 21st!
