Parker McLachlin and Waikoloa Beach Resort “CHIP IN” to Support the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association with Second “Birdies for Juniors”
Waikoloa Beach Resort01/13/2010
For the second consecutive season, Parker McLachlin and Waikoloa Beach Resort will spearhead the “Birdies for Juniors” campaign to support the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association. McLachlin will donate $50 for each birdie he makes during his five starts on the “West Coast Swing.” Waikoloa Beach Resort, one of McLachlin’s longtime sponsors, will match his pledge.
“I’m forever grateful to the HSJGA for providing me the opportunities as a junior player to test my skills and further my growth in the game of golf” said McLachlin. "I’m very excited to spearhead a fundraising campaign that is interactive, fun and focuses on raising awareness and ultimately funds for the kids. I’m lucky to have Waikoloa Beach Resort, my resort home away from home, join me in this program and match my pledge; we look forward to more of you participating as well!”
The campaign will kick off on Thursday, January 14 where McLachlin will tee off at the Sony Open in Hawaii. His west coast schedule will continue with the Century Club of San Diego Invitational (La Jolla, CA), Northern Trust Open (Pacific Palisades, CA) and AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am (Pebble Beach, CA) before concluding at the FBR Open in Scottsdale, AZ on February 28.
Fans and organizations are encouraged to join McLachlin and Waikoloa Beach Resort in supporting the HSJGA and may visit www.HSJGA.org to pledge donations for each birdie McLachlin makes during this time period. Those wishing to join may pledge any monetary amount.
“We are very proud to join Parker in supporting the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association,” stated Scott Head, Vice President of Resort Operations at Waikoloa Beach Resort. “Parker’s desire to undertake this meaningful initiative is indicative of his generous nature and resolve to support the next generation of Hawaii’s young people through the great game of golf. We share in his commitment.”
Follow Parker throughout the year on his website at www.ParkerMcLachlin.com, as well as on his Twitter page at www.twitter.com/ParkerMcLachlin. You can also read some of Parker’s blog throughout the season on www.HonoluluAdvertiser.com and track the number of birdies made during the West Coast Swing at WaikoloaGolf.com.
The HSJGA strives to provide an environment where any junior golfer, male or female (ages 7-18), can enjoy golf and progress at his or her own rate from beginner to proficient level while promoting and preserving the traditions and integrity of the game. “The HSJGA is proud to be affiliated with Parker, for the 20 years I have know him from a junior golfer and now a top player on the PGA Tour, Parker exemplifies all that is good and decent about the game of golf” says Mary Bea Porter-King, HSJGA President.
The HSJGA mission is to promote the game of golf for juniors of all ages and skill levels—including racial and ethnic minorities and those who are financially disadvantaged—through out the state by providing golf opportunities including: introductory, educational, rules, etiquette and competitive programs for all juniors. Visit www.HSJGA.org for more information about the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association.
A Golf Magazine Silver Medal Resort, Waikoloa Beach Resort is situated on 1,350 acres of the beautiful Kohala Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii – the Golf Capital of the Aloha State. Waikoloa features two fabulous golf courses with unique layouts specifically designed to challenge shot-making skills while letting golfers enjoy the magnificent beauty of the Big Island: views of the majestic, often-times snow-capped Mauna Kea Mountain and the warm, tranquil Pacific Ocean.
Waikoloa Kings' Course, created by British Open champion Tom Weiskopf with design partner Jay Morrish is, appropriately, a Scottish-links style layout in paradise.
The 7,064-yard, par-72 track meanders in and out of ancient lava fields and features 83 strategically placed sand traps and pot bunkers along with other authentic links golf trappings such as double greens and undulating fairways.
Waikoloa's Beach Course, designed by the vaunted Robert Trent Jones, Jr., leads players to the Pacific Ocean along a breathtaking coastline to enjoy stunning views of humpback whales off shore. The holes of the spectacular 6,566-yard, par-70 course weave through strategically placed water features, 74 newly restored bunkers, and ancient lava fields down to the surf's edge. The highlight of the course is the signature hole, the par 5 7th, one of the most beautiful holes in all of Hawaii and the world.
The Waikoloa Beach Resort also features spectacular sand beaches, and first-class accommodations at the Hilton Waikoloa Village and the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa featuring a variety of water activities, hiking trails, spas, tennis, entertainment, shopping, and fine dining.
The Waikoloa Beach Resort is a popular gathering place for visitors, families, golfers and residents. It is truly a Kohala Coast oasis where guests can comfortably share in the celebration of Hawaiian culture and a relaxed lifestyle.
For more information or to plan a vacation at Waikoloa Beach Resort on Hawaii's Big Island, visit www.waikoloagolf.com or phone (877) WAIKOLOA.
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