Amer Ari Invitational

The Amer Ari Invitational is a prestigious collegiate golf tournament hosted by the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, featuring many top Division I college programs. The event is held at the Mauna Lani Resort Golf Club's North Course on the Kohala Coast of Hawai‘i. The North Course is a par-72 layout measuring 6,913 yards, renowned for its scenic beauty and challenging conditions. The tournament format is a 54-hole stroke play competition played over three days, with 18 holes contested each day via a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. Typically, the field consists of 15 to 20 teams, including top-ranked programs such as Arizona State, Oklahoma State, Stanford, Texas, and Auburn. In 2025, the event even featured two university teams from Japan, highlighting the international appeal of the tournament. The Amer Ari Invitational has a rich history dating back to its inception in 1991 (originally known as the Taylor Made Big Island Intercollegiate Tournament) and was renamed in honor of longtime supporter Amer Ari in 2010. Notable past participants include future golf stars like Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, and Matt Kuchar. The event combines competitive collegiate golf with Hawaiian cultural experiences for participants and is broadcast to a national and international audience, making it a key early-season college tournament. Overall, the Amer Ari Invitational is a highly competitive, internationally recognized 54-hole collegiate event hosted by the University of Hawai‘i teams at the Mauna Lani North Course, drawing elite college programs and top amateur golf talent from across the globe.