Community & Charities

Ho‘okipa I Po‘okela Junior Golf Program

Through the Ho‘okipa I Po‘okela program, the Ko Olina Golf Club assists Elementary, Intermediate and High Schools in the Nanakuli school district with the development of a competitive golf program for their students. The Ko Olina Golf Club provides equipment, onsite instruction and coaching from their staff of PGA Golf Professionals. Any charitable donations for the program are directed to Ko Olina Charities, a federal tax 501 C-3 organization

The purpose of the Ho‘okipa I Po‘okela program is to provide students in the Nanakuli school district with the opportunity to learn and play the game of golf, while helping to build promote life skills and values for positive character development.

Our goal is provide an opportunity for graduating seniors to earn college scholarships to be able to continue their education. We hope that the skills learned will ultimately help them live productive lives and become valuable members in the community.

Students Receive:

• Year-round golf instruction from Ko Olina Golf Academy staff of PGA Professionals led by PGA Director of Golf and Program Director Greg Nichols and PGA Teaching Professional Tommy Hines,
• Custom fitted golf clubs that are age and size appropriate,
• Program shirts and caps and other golf equipment necessary to play the game such as golf bags, golf balls, etc.,
• Educational and instructional materials that are age/skill appropriate,
• Opportunities to participate in competitive junior golf events.