Cross-training, technological gains and increased popularity have combined to elevate the game of golf at all levels. The Honolulu Advertiser 'Iolani School junior Matthew Ma trained hard for this season, running and lifting weights for months to be in top shape for the opener. The sport he plays is golf. Cross-training, major advancements in technology and a boom in popularity have made golf as competitive as ever.
Observers say there has been marked improvement in league scores in the past year alone.
There's a lot of good freshmen and sophomores in this league, too. Iolani, which finished a close second, also has two freshmen on its team. Iolani coach Steve Shishido said scores around the league have been low across the board. These are all strong players from the junior golf program, and a lot of them have played on the Mainland. I think you're going to see even better scores in the next couple years.