Jacobsen, Funk will play in junior event

Advertiser Staff

Peter Jacobsen and Fred Funk have committed to play in the 2005 First Hawaiian Bank Pro-Junior Golf Challenge. The exhibition will be Jan. 11, the Tuesday preceding the Sony Open in Hawai'i at Waialae Country Club.

The Challenge format has six pros teamed with six of Hawai'i's finest juniors. U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen and 2002 Sony champion Jerry Kelly committed to the Challenge earlier.

Funk has made more than $2 million in his 25-year PGA Tour career and has two top-10 Sony finishes. Jacobsen won seven times on the regular tour. He turned 50 this year to become eligible for the Champions Tour, and won the U.S. Senior Open.

There is no admission charge for the Challenge.

Ka'anapali offering 1-hour group clinics

Ka'anapali Golf Course is holding 1-hour group clinics Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. Classes will have no more than eight students and the cost is $25 per person for instruction, equipment recommendations and drills to practice.

The clinics cover fundamentals including grip, stance, posture, alignment and ball position. The pro staff also provides information on etiquette and equipment.

Monday's clinics cover consistency on the green. That is followed by getting up and down (Tuesday), how to grind mentally (Wednesday), driving accuracy (Thursday) and approach shots (Friday).

For a reservation, or to schedule private lessons, call the course at (808)-661-3691.