Hongo

KAPALUA – Kapalua Golf Courses announced that Ben Hongo, lead teaching instructor for the Kapalua Golf Academy, was recently ranked second in Hawaii’s “The Best Teachers In Your State (2015-2016)” in Golf Digest’s annual peer ranking.

In addition, former Kapalua Golf Academy instructors Claude Brousseau and Gregory Fields made the list at #3 and #4, respectively.

Hongo has been part of the Kapalua team since 1989, when he made the move across the Pacific Ocean from San Luis Obispo, California. He has become one of the most respected golf instructors in Hawaii.

He is the recipient of the Aloha Section’s PGA Teacher of the Year, Junior Leader of the Year and other honors.

Hongo likes to focus on solid fundamentals and uses his vast experience to help players develop their game.

“Ben is very deserving of the recognition as one of the best golf instructors in the State of Hawaii. Being recognized by his peers in the industry is a great testament to the tremendous work Ben has done with the teaching programs at Kapalua Golf. Ben and the entire Kapalua Teaching Staff are one of the reasons why the Kapalua Golf Academy is annually ranked among the best in Hawaii and what makes Kapalua a great golf resort,” said Mike Jones, general manager/director of golf for Kapalua Golf Courses/Troon Golf.

For more information on Kapalua Golf Academy teaching and instruction programs, or other offerings at Kapalua Golf Courses, call (808) 662-7740 or visit www.golfatkapalua.com.