The inaugural Hawaiʻi Island Ground Golf Mayor’s Cup Tournament will take place  at the Old Kona Airport Beach Park Baseball Field on June 21.

Ground Golf, which combines elements of golf and croquet, originated in Yurihama, Japan. It has since become popular on Hawaiʻi Island, especially among the kupuna.

Registration for the tournament, which welcomes participants ages 18 and older is $12 and includes lunch. Due to limited space, registration will close on May 30, 2024.

Participants can register in person at the Elderly Recreation Services Office in Hilo or online at www.jccih.org.

In a press release Mayor Roth said, “We’re thrilled to host the inaugural Mayor’s Cup Ground Golf Tournament, celebrating the growing popularity of this sport on our island. Having had the chance to play, I can personally attest to the skill and precision required to succeed. We eagerly anticipate testing our abilities together in a few weeks.”

For more information visit www.jccih.org or contact the Elderly Recreation Services Office at (808) 961-8710.

Photo credit: Office of Mayor Roth