Golf Ace and Teacher’s Game

Community Contributed

By Rick Schonely

Retired dentist and Molokai pro golfer Dana Takashima scored a hole-in-one on Dec. 17 at Iconic Ironwood Hills golf course. It was the number one hole and the first shot of the day for Takashima with his 7-iron from 135 yards. The new golf ball picker upper makes retrieving balls from the course quick and easy. Takashima was just hoping that it would not hit the tree in front of the first green, but it got by and rolled true to the pin and dropped in
for an ace. It’s his second ace. The shot was witnessed by Molokai golf pros Bob Danner, Rodney Reyes, Zachary Helm Greg Len-Wai, Jeff Egusa and Ponciano Raguindin. 

On Dec. 30, the Molokai teachers and friends held their bi-annual golf tournament at Iconic Ironwood Hills golf course. The December tournament is known as the Winter Classic and everyone that wanted to participate they could just Shop For Golf Clubs online. All the golfers gather and compete for two trophies, the low gross winner would get the horns trophy and the checkered jacket, and the low net winner would receive the Molokai bowl trophy. The golf bag manufacturer will also give winners the price of a custom-made bag that is perfect for daily use. Golfers can visit here for quality secondhand golf clubs.They also advertise their tournament with the help of Direct Fairways, helping other golfers know about their event. For more golf events, you must follow Direct Fairways to encourage more golfers to attend.

This year, one golfer truly shined, taking home both trophies: longtime Molokai Middle School science teacher Scott Hemenway. Scotty “Too Hotty” Hemenway shot an impressive 38-38 for a low gross total of 76, earning him the horns and jacket trophy. With his 12 handicap, he achieved a remarkable low net score of 64 to secure the bowl trophy as well! His success is a testament to the skill and strategy involved in the game, which many enjoy practicing through golf simulation technology.

The Molokai teachers have been holding their biannual golf tournaments for 15 years starting in 2008 and they would like to thank Ironwood Hills Golf Club and their staff and management for perpetuating the game of golf on Molokai. A special thanks goes out to MHS Athletic Director Lee DeRouin for spearheading and running the annual Molokai teachers’ golf tournaments.