Kihei Akina

A rising star in Utah golf, Akina shattered multiple state records and made his debut on the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR before finishing high school.

Key Achievements: Three-time Utah High School Individual Medalist (2021, 2022, 2024), first since 1999 to achieve three titles | Two-time 6A State Champion (2021, 2022) | Youngest champion in 99-year history of the Larry H. Miller Utah Open | USA Today 2023 National Boys High School Golfer of the Year | Began collegiate career with BYU Men’s Golf (Fall 2025)

Performance & Stats: 36-hole state championship record: 127 | Four-time First Team All-State (2021-2024) | Korn Ferry Tour debut, 2024 Utah Championship: T49, 13-under-par | PGA TOUR debut, 2024 Black Desert Championship: 69-69

Notable Highlights: Golfweek’s top-ranked golfer in the Class of 2025 | First Utahn named to the U.S. National Junior Team | Made professional debuts via sponsor exemptions on Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR, at age 18