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John Oda of Honolulu poses for a photo after winning the 65th annual Mid-Pacific Open. Andrew Lee | Special to HSRN
Honolulu-native John Oda wins 65th annual Mid-Pacific Open
BY MICHAEL LASQUERO | HSRN
PUBLISHED APRIL 29, 2024
KAILUA — One year after coming in second place, John Oda is now the latest winner of the Mid-Pacific Open.
The Honolulu-native took home the grand prize of $15,000 by winning the professional flight of the 65th annual Mid-Pacific Open at the Mid-Pacific Country Club on Sunday.
Oda was consistent in the four-day tournament, posting scores of three under par in every round to finish with a score of 276 in the 72-hole competition.
Derek Chinen of Kaneohe won the championship flight after needing to win playoff hole to fend off James Whitworth and Katsuhiro Yamashita. The trio were tied with a score of 296 after four rounds.
Jose Elizaga of Honolulu won the A-Flight with a score of 331 while Ernest Barrett III won the B-Flight with a score of 340.
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