24th Annual Big Island Open 2023 Presented by Innova
PDGA C-tier · Sat-Sun, Jan 14-15, 2023Jan 2023 · Kapaau, HI
24th Annual Big Island Open 2023 Presented by Innova
PDGA C-tier
Sat-Sun, January 14-15, 2023
Hosted by Rob Nasworthy
Location
Staff Contact ›
Diego Alvarado
Assistant Tournament Director
Schedule
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Fri
Jan 1310:00am
10:00 Registration and check in.
11:30 Doubles players meeting.
12:00 Doubles Round $20.00 ea.
(Includes grns fees, and $15 to purse)
Hat Draw pro/am pairing -
Sat
Jan 148:30am
8:30 Players meeting.
9-9:30 Round 1 of 18 holes
12-1230 Lunch (lunch wagon food avail for purchase)
1:00-1:30 Round 2 of 18 holes -
Sun
Jan 159:00am
9:00 Players meeting
9:30 1 round 18 holes
Awards ceremony with food and games to follow.
Divisions
For help choosing a division, see the PDGA guidelines
| MPO | Mixed Pro Open | $75 |
| FPO | Women's Pro Open | $75 |
| MP40 | Mixed Pro 40+ | $75 |
| MP50 | Mixed Pro 50+ | $75 |
| MP60 | Mixed Pro 60+ | $75 |
| MP70 | Mixed Pro 70+ | $75 |
| MA1 | Mixed Am 1 | $60 |
| FA1 | Women's Am 1 | $60 |
| MA40 | Mixed Am 40+ | $60 |
| MA50 | Mixed Am 50+ | $60 |
| MA60 | Mixed Am 60+ | $60 |
| MA2 | Mixed Am 2 | $60 |
About this tournament
1 round of play
https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/64398
Price includes $15 green fees.
All AM divisions receive a players package including a disc and T-shirt in their entry fee.
Pro Divisions can purchase a T-shirt and/or discs for additional fees.
Please note: This is a PDGA sanctioned event Tier C and PDGA guidelines apply.
*Final determination of Divisions will be made prior to the start of the tournament. If there are fewer than 3 players in any division, that division may be collapsed into a related division (i.e. Grandmaster division could be collapsed into the Master division).
CAMPING OPTIONS FOR BIG ISLAND OPEN JANUARY 13-15, 2023
STATE: There are cabins at Hapuna Beach Park, $40 per night, about 25 miles from the site. There is a gate and specific times to be considered.
dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/camping-lodging/hawaii/ [ or ] dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/state-parks-special-use-permit/
COUNTY: hawaiicounty.ehawaii.gov/camping/all,search.html $6/ night for residents / $24 for non-residents.
Spencer Beach Park, about 22 miles / :30 minutes from the Course. Cell reception. Bathrooms, covered showers, nice beach access.
Kapa'a Beach Park, about 8.5 miles/ :15 minutes from the Course. Cell reception is poor to none. Bathroom, Outdoor shower.
Keokea Beach Park, about 6 miles / :15 minutes from the Course. (curvy road) Cell reception, Bathroom, Outdoor shower. (May have to apply for this one in person at Kamehameha Park in Kohala).
GLAMPING: The Haven at Hawi Nani Ranch; thehavenathawinaniranch.com About 2 miles / :8 minutes from the Course
Van parking and use of facilities = $100/night
Tent Pricing varies, about $150 and up per night for two, up to two more in some tents for additional cot rental, $20 each. Bathroom, shower, kitchen, outdoor chairs, etc.
We do not have any prices or confirmation on bringing your own tent and getting a reduced rate.
DORM ROOM OR BUNGALOW: 'Iole Stewardship Center, iolestewardshipcenter.org about 1 mile away from the course. $60/ room or $240 for a Bungalo (for two?)
(808) 930-6653 or [email redacted] The website is a little wonky, use it to look around, but I would recommend calling for a reservation if interested.
BED & BREAKFAST/VACATION RENTALS: There are many to choose from. Look around online.
There are some hotels around that are about 30-45 minutes away
Hilton Waikoloa, Kings Land by Hilton, Kamuela Inn, Paniolo Greens
Price includes $15 green fees.
All AM divisions receive a players package including a disc and T-shirt in their entry fee.
Pro Divisions can purchase a T-shirt and/or discs for additional fees.
Please note: This is a PDGA sanctioned event Tier C and PDGA guidelines apply.
*Final determination of Divisions will be made prior to the start of the tournament. If there are fewer than 3 players in any division, that division may be collapsed into a related division (i.e. Grandmaster division could be collapsed into the Master division).
CAMPING OPTIONS FOR BIG ISLAND OPEN JANUARY 13-15, 2023
STATE: There are cabins at Hapuna Beach Park, $40 per night, about 25 miles from the site. There is a gate and specific times to be considered.
dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/camping-lodging/hawaii/ [ or ] dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/state-parks-special-use-permit/
COUNTY: hawaiicounty.ehawaii.gov/camping/all,search.html $6/ night for residents / $24 for non-residents.
Spencer Beach Park, about 22 miles / :30 minutes from the Course. Cell reception. Bathrooms, covered showers, nice beach access.
Kapa'a Beach Park, about 8.5 miles/ :15 minutes from the Course. Cell reception is poor to none. Bathroom, Outdoor shower.
Keokea Beach Park, about 6 miles / :15 minutes from the Course. (curvy road) Cell reception, Bathroom, Outdoor shower. (May have to apply for this one in person at Kamehameha Park in Kohala).
GLAMPING: The Haven at Hawi Nani Ranch; thehavenathawinaniranch.com About 2 miles / :8 minutes from the Course
Van parking and use of facilities = $100/night
Tent Pricing varies, about $150 and up per night for two, up to two more in some tents for additional cot rental, $20 each. Bathroom, shower, kitchen, outdoor chairs, etc.
We do not have any prices or confirmation on bringing your own tent and getting a reduced rate.
DORM ROOM OR BUNGALOW: 'Iole Stewardship Center, iolestewardshipcenter.org about 1 mile away from the course. $60/ room or $240 for a Bungalo (for two?)
(808) 930-6653 or [email redacted] The website is a little wonky, use it to look around, but I would recommend calling for a reservation if interested.
BED & BREAKFAST/VACATION RENTALS: There are many to choose from. Look around online.
There are some hotels around that are about 30-45 minutes away
Hilton Waikoloa, Kings Land by Hilton, Kamuela Inn, Paniolo Greens
Refund policy
Rob Nasworthy is responsible for all refunds/cancellations. Unfortunately, we will not be able to give refunds after January 1, 2023 but will gladly send you a players package with a value of approximately $35 which includes shipping.
