Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: golfer Dalen Yamauchi

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Dalen Yamauchi

Dalen Yamauchi

Sport: golf

Yamauchi says he often likes to tee off in the morning so he can get his round over with and get on with his day.

On Saturday morning, the former Waiakea and UH-Hilo standout went out at Mauna Lani and gave himself a round he could smile about for a while, carding a 67 en route to repeating as champion at the Big Island Amateur. It was his third title at the tournament overall.

Yamauchi is also a repeat winner in this space. Perhaps he can make it threepeat next season – as a pro or amateur.

5 questions

Favorite movie: “The Perfect Storm”

Favorite subject in school: Science

Favorite website: Youtube.com

Favorite sports moment so far: Qualifying for the NCAA Division II national championships

Favorite spot on the Big Island: Summit of Mauna Kea

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