Lessons from a Master
For the third year in a row, noted golf instructor Bob May will bring his Golf Academy to Waikoloa Beach Resort. From June 6 - July 5, island golfers and visitors will have a chance to learn from one of…
Fishpipe Waikoloa: A Barrel of Fun
Located near the Kona Pool at Hilton Waikoloa Village is the island’s latest, greatest way for kids of all ages to splash around and have fun. It’s called Fishpipe Hawai`i and it’s billed as the “world’s first rotating barrel ride.”…
Hitting the High Notes
The little instrument with four strings brought out a big crowd for the 16th Annual Great Waikoloa ‘Ukulele Festival on Saturday, March 5, at Queens’ MarketPlace and Kings’ Shops. Thousands of ‘ukulelelovers, luthiers, musicians, families, and friends filled three performance…
Whale Tale
The annual return to Hawaiian waters of the humpback whales — named for the motion they make as they arch their backs out of the water in preparation for a dive — is one of the most anticipated times in…
Consultant and Naturalist Claire Muchin Shares Insights
One of the best ways to learn more about and watch the whales more closely is through a whale watch cruise, offered at Waikoloa Beach Resort by Ocean Sports (hawaiioceansports.com), a company that has been working in Hawai`i since 1981.…
Asian Fest
On Friday, February 5, Queens’ MarketPlace came alive with the exciting rhythms of Taiko drummers and the pageantry of the Lion Dancers, as Waikoloa Beach Resort welcomed the Year of the Monkey. Revelers brought lycee (red envelopes) ready with “lettuce”…
25th Annual Amer Ari Intercollegiate Golf Tournament
The 25th annual Amer Ari Invitational collegiate golf tournament was contested over The Kings’ Course at Waikoloa Beach Resort on February 4-6, 2016. The USC Trojans team (pictured left) emerged victorious with a cumulative score of 29-under-par, besting crosstown rival…
Hard Work, Dedication
The current top-ranked collegiate player in the country is Michael Johnson of Auburn University. He and his teammates will once again be participating in the Amer Ari this February. Is it possible that Hawai‘i Island galleries will have a chance…
Amer Ari & The PGA Tour Connection
PGA Tour professional Jordan Spieth spent a good part of 2015 ranked as the No. 1 golfer in the world, leapfrogging with Jason Day and Rory McIlroy for the honors. He climbed steadily toward the top of the rankings with…
A Taste of the Tour
Another part of preparing for a career in professional golf is understanding the challenges that come with a life on the road: the travel, adjustment to time zone changes, and other issues encountered in the global game played today. Auburn’s…