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Pono Yanagi
Pono Yanagi
Sport: golf
Enjoying his summer break between his sophomore and junior years at Kamehameha, Yanagi got in a productive few days of qualifying on Kauai.
A titan off the tee, he booked another trip to the junior world championships in San Diego, shooting consecutive 72 at Wailua Golf Course. He added a 69 a day later at Wailua to reach the Boys Junior PGA Championship in Missouri.
5 questions
Favorite song: “Anything You Want” Earth, Wind & Fire
Favorite food: Steak Burrito from Reuben’s
Favorite sports role model: Rory Mcllroy
What makes you happy: Spending time with family and friends
Favorite cartoon character: Minions