Hilo’s Kimberly Kim cleared the first stage of LPGA qualifying school Sunday, finishing tied for 39th in a field of 349 in Ranco Mirage, Calif. ADVERTISING Hilo’s Kimberly Kim cleared the first stage of LPGA qualifying school Sunday, finishing tied
Hilo’s Kimberly Kim cleared the first stage of LPGA qualifying school Sunday, finishing tied for 39th in a field of 349 in Ranco Mirage, Calif.
Kim began with a sizzling 4-under 68 in the first round Thursday, then carded 74-40-78 over the next few days for a 2-over 290 to advance.
The second of three stages is in October in Florida. Waiakea graduate Britney Yada gained automatic entry to the second round.
• Waiakea senior Shon Katahira claimed the Hawaii Junior Golf Association Kaanapali Golf Courses Match Play Championship on Sunday on Maui.
Katahira beat Zackary Kaneshiro 3 and 2 in the final after ousting Justin Ngan 2-up in the semis.
On Saturday, Kamehameha sophomore Pono Yanagi won a match in the round of 16 before falling in the quarterfinals.
Katahira started with a 4-and-3 victory against John Kaylan Dumo and beat Chad Lee 1-up in the quarters
