GCA Names Mike Moynahan Hawaii Clubmaker of the Year 2004-2005

Golf Clubmakers Association (GCA) Names Mike Moynahan Hawaii Clubmaker of the Year, 2004-2005
The First Clubmaker to Receive this Honor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lahaina/Kula, Maui, Hawaii (December 17, 2004) – Mike Moynahan, owner of Kama’aina Clubmakers in Kula and Honokowai, Lahaina, was recently named 2004-2005 Hawaii Clubmaker of the Year by the Golf Clubmakers Association (GCA). He is the first clubmaker to receive this honor.

The GCA received hundreds of nominations from around the world for the prestigious overall Clubmaker of the Year award. This year, the extremely competitive selection process was expanded to recognize the accomplishments of even more deserving clubmakers. For the first time since the inception of the award in 1996, a panel consisting of several GCA officials and other golf clubmaking experts selected winners from each state (U.S.), province (Canada) and country (Europe). As in the past, regional finalists were then selected from northern, southern, eastern and western sections of the United States as well as Canada, Europe and an international venue to cover all other applicants.

“All of the 2004-2005 GCA award winners should be proud because they have received what many consider to be some of the clubmaking industry’s highest honors,” said Golfsmith Vice President, Ken Brugh, who served on the panel of judges. “This award recognizes Mr. Moynahan’s ability, integrity and professionalism.”

This is the second GCA award for the veteran clubmaker of nine years. He was named
Western Region Clubmaker of the Year in 2002-2003. Moynahan and the other award winners were honored during the GCA’s International Conference held Oct. 7-11, 2004 in Austin, Texas.

ABOUT MIKE MOYNAHAN
Having been in the business for nine years, Mike Moynahan has teed-off with much success in the national and international golf community. At his shops in Honokowai, near Lahaina, and Kula, in Upcountry Maui, Mike custom builds and fits clubs for any golfer, professional or novice. As he puts it, “You don’t buy a $1,000 suit without having it tailored.” This year he has added custom grinding of irons and wedges to his services offered.

Kama’aina Clubmakers performs repairs for players and tour representatives at highly acclaimed tournaments such as the Mercedes Championship (1999-2004) and the EMC Ka’anapali Classic (Senior PGA Tour 1999, 2000), as well as the Kapalua Lincoln Mercury Tournament (1996, 1997). In conjunction with Roy’s Restaurant staff, in 1998 Mike Moynahan established and still currently co-chairs the Roy’s Restaurants Tournaments benefiting Imua Family Services (Easter Seal of Maui). He is an avid community supporter and also simply enjoys the game – as does his son, Brendan Moynahan, who is the current head professional of The Experience at Koele on Lanai.

For more information, please contact Mike Moynahan / Kama’aina Clubmakers at (808) 669-2460 or email moyngolf@pixi.com.

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Photo Caption: Mike Moynahan, GCA’s Western Regional Clubmaker of the Year 2004-2005.

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