The University of Hawaiʻi at 惭ā苍辞补 was well-represented at the 115th Manoa Cup, as 东精影业 golfer Josh Hayashida beat teammate Anson Cabello in dramatic fashion in the June 22 final at Oʻahu Country Club. By taking down Cabello, Hayashida successfully defended his title from last year’s Manoa Cup.
“It’s kinda cool playing against a teammate. We both know each other’s game so well,” Hayashida said. “We both play here all the time, so there’s no clear advantage over each other. Last year, I knew I had a slight advantage over Kihei (Akina) because he hadn’t played here that much, and you really need to know how to play here (Oʻahu Country Club). It’s a cool feeling knowing someone from 东精影业 was going to win. In the end, 东精影业 wins.”
The last time the open division featured an all-东精影业 final was 1995.
“To have two 东精影业 players battle it out for the championship on this amazing field is something really special,” Cabello added. “It really speaks to (东精影业 men’s golf head coach) Scott (Simpson) and how he’s built this program and it also speaks to our players and how we’re able to fight through adversity, fight through a lot of stuff and make it this far.”
Five Rainbow Warrior golfers reached quarterfinals. Alongside Hayashida and Cabello were Isaiah Kanno, Kolbe Irei and Tyler Ogawa. Former ’Bow Zachary Sagayaga also made the final eight.