Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi Pacific co-host the 54-hole men’s tournament Nov. 4–5
KALAUAO, Oʻahu – The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Hawaiʻi Pacific University will co-host the Pearl at Kalauao Invitational Nov. 4-5, bringing an 18-team men’s field to Oʻahu for 54 holes of stroke play.
The tournament returns to Pearl at Kalauao for the second consecutive year and will close out the fall schedules for all participating teams. The field includes collegiate programs from across the country, giving Hawaiʻi’s players a chance to compete against teams they don’t typically see during the season.
“The Pearl at Kalauao Invitational is a great opportunity for our players to compete against some of the best collegiate golfers in the country,” said Ed Kageyama, PGA general manager of Pearl at Kalauao and head coach of the Hawaiʻi Pacific University men’s and women’s golf teams. “Pearl has a long history of hosting professional and amateur golf, and we’re excited to welcome the players, teams and fans to experience the renovated course and clubhouse.”
WHAT: Pearl at Kalauao Invitational
An 18-team collegiate men’s golf tournament featuring 54 holes of stroke play over two days. Teams will play 36 holes Wednesday and 18 holes Thursday in a 5-count-4 format on Pearl at Kalauao’s 6,955-yard, par-72 course.
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 4, and Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
- 7:30 a.m. shotgun start both days
- 36 holes Wednesday
- 18 holes Thursday
WHERE: Pearl at Kalauao
98-535 Kaʻōnohi St.
ʻAiea, Hawaiʻi 96701
Free on-site parking is available.
WHO: 18 participating teams
Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy (Army), Augusta University, Butler University, California State University-Fullerton, East Texas A&M University, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Hawaiʻi Pacific University, Loyola Marymount University, Middle Tennessee State University, University of Northern Colorado, Prairie View A&M University, St. John’s University, University of California-Riverside, University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego), University of Texas at Arlington, West Virginia University and Wofford College.
West Virginia returns as the defending team champion after finishing the 2025 tournament at 21 under par, 11 strokes ahead of UC San Diego. In individual play, UC San Diego’s Nathan Tseng shot rounds of 69-69-68 to finish at 10 under, one stroke ahead of Army’s Tyson Sparks.
Attendance is free for walking spectators, with parking available on-site at Pearl at Kalauao. Fans can follow live scoring through SCOREBOARD.
“I have played a lot of courses throughout my PGA TOUR career. Pearl at Kalauao’s renovation is incredible,” said Scott Simpson, a seven-time PGA TOUR winner and current University of Hawaiʻi men’s golf coach. “The course remains playable for the average golfer, but the greens will test the strategy and precision of the best players. There are so many risk-reward decisions, which makes each round fun and challenging. The new greens, with their shapes and contours, remind me of the Alister MacKenzie greens at Augusta National and Pasatiempo. You really need to plan your way around Pearl to score your best.”
Previously known as the Hoakalei Country Club Invitational and Kapolei Invitational, the tournament returned in 2025 after several years away and moved to Pearl at Kalauao. This is the second consecutive year that the tournament will feature an 18-team field at Pearl.
For more information, visit pearlatkalauao.com.
About Pearl at Kalauao
Pearl at Kalauao, like a precious momi (pearl), is a hidden gem in Oʻahu’s golfing landscape, offering breathtaking views from Puʻuloa to the Waiʻanae Mountains. Established in 1967 as the Francis H. ʻĪʻī Brown Golf and Country Club and later transitioning to Pearl Country Club in 1975, it has long welcomed both kamaʻāina and visitors. Today, the course continues its legacy with new enhancements, including upgraded clubhouse amenities and short-game practice facilities. Pearl at Kalauao remains committed to sustainable stewardship of the ʻāina, fostering a connection to the land that benefits both the environment and the wider community. Learn more at pearlatkalauao.com.
About Troon
Pearl at Kalauao is managed by Indigo Sports, a Troon company. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company, providing services at locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries. In addition to private, daily fee, resort and municipal golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Peter Burwash International, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design and RF DesignStudio, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit Troon.com.
Media Contact:
Ed Kageyama
(808) 487-2460
ekageyama@pearlatkalauao.com
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