Register for the Harbor House 2nd annual golf tournament to support Hawai‘i first responders

Harbor House, Kona’s iconic waterfront restaurant at Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor, is continuing its new tradition of hosting a golf tournament to raise funds to support the Hawai‘i Fire Department.

The second annual event will take place on July 19 at the Kona Country Club in Kailua-Kona. With space for up to 120 golfers, the event will support the nonprofit Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation, which is dedicated to providing equipment and training for emergency responders on Hawai‘i Island.

Registration for the deadline is July 11.

Harbor House’s partnership with the foundation is a personal one. This event was spearheaded by the restaurant’s general manager, Tawny Hanakeawe, who knows firsthand the importance of equipping Hawai‘i Island first responders with the gear and equipment they need.

In 2017, Hanakeawe’s father was rescued near Kealakekua Bay after his boat capsized while out night fishing.

In 2024, Hanakeawe connected with the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation and knew this was her opportunity to give back and thank those firefighters who put their lives on the line for her dad.

“This tournament brings together everything we care about: community, service, and aloha,” said Tawny Hanakeawe, General Manager of Harbor House. “We’re excited to welcome everyone for a fun and impactful day.”

This year’s tournament will follow a 4-person scramble format with a shotgun start at 8 a.m., and registration opens from 6 to 7:30 am. Entry is $150 per player, with sponsorship opportunities available at $150, $300, and $500.

To register or sponsor the event, contact the following indiviudals:

• Walter Ah Mow at 808-938-0244 or email at srt213@hawaii.rr.com.
• Tawny Hanakeawe at 808-326-4166 or email at tawny@theharborhousekona.com
• Peggy Ciriako at 808-322-2595 or email at peggy@konagolf.com