Hawai‘i finished 10th at the Ka‘anapali Classic after closing with a 5-under 279, its best result at the tournament since 2023. Josh Hayashida led the Rainbow Warriors, tying for 22nd at 1-under, while freshman Campbell Kerr surged with a final-round 66.

By the Numbers
  • Hawai‘i: 866 (+14), with rounds of 304, 283 and 279.
  • Georgia won at 829 (23-under), one stroke ahead of Clemson.
  • Grayson Wood and Hampton Roberts shared medalist honors at 202 (11-under).
  • Hayashida finished at 212 (1-under); Kerr and Dane Watanabe each carded 216 (+3).
Yes, But

Hawai‘i’s strong finish couldn’t erase a difficult opening round: the team shot 304 before improving in each subsequent round. Kerr’s 82 in the opener was followed by rounds of 68 and 66, lifting him to a tie for 37th.

What’s Next

Hawai‘i will wrap up its fall schedule by hosting the Pearl at Kalauao Invitational on Nov. 4-5 on O‘ahu.

Bottom Line

A late charge delivered Hawai‘i its best Ka‘anapali finish in three years, with Hayashida’s consistency and Kerr’s comeback providing the team’s clearest bright spots.