(Wed) May 9, 2007

HHSAA GIRLS GOLF: Jang wins in sudden-death shootout to claim state title

Punahou School’s Anna Jang had to battle more than just windy conditions to claim the 2007 David S. Ishii Foundation/HHSAA Girls Golf State Championship on Wednesday, May 9. The Punahou sophomore and Maui High junior Kelcie Kawano were tied with a score of 159 after 36 holes in the final day of competition at the Waikoloa Kings’ Course on the Big Island.

In the sudden-death tie-breaker, Kawano double bogeyed the 17th hole while Jang came up with a par to seal the victory. The two were neck-and-neck the entire way after both shooting a six-over-par 78 after the first round.

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Photos by Bruce Omori at www.extremeexposure.com for HHSAA

Jang’s performance (78-81–159) also helped the Buffanblu claim its first team title in the nine years of the girls championship with team total 495. Teammate Katie Sisler tallied a 81-79–160 stroke final to secure the third place finish in the individual competition, while Brittany Isobe finished 19th with 87-89–176.

Waiakea finished second with a final score of 503 in the team competition after ending the first round two strokes behind Maui High. Maui High finished third with 515.

Individually, Waiakea’s Britney Yada finished fourth with 84-79–163, Baldwin’s Dayna Bersamin finished fifth with 82-85–167 and Hawaii Prep’s Tammy Surtees finished sixth with 83-85–168.

Individual & Team Results »