Derek Chinen captures 117th Manoa Cup title at Oahu Country Club

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:32 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

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Summary

Derek Chinen won the 117th Manoa Cup by defeating Ryan Takeshita 2-up after 36 holes at Oahu Country Club on Saturday. Chinen, trailing by five holes at one point, took a 15-minute nap during lunch and rallied in the afternoon session, winning the first three holes to even the match. He finished strong, overcoming Takeshita's challenges to clinch victory. Chinen plans to turn professional and pursue a career in golf instruction after his win.

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•Chinen trailed by five holes before lunch.
•He shot 32 on the front nine of the afternoon round.
•The final match was played on June 28, 2026.
•Chinen won his first title after participating since 2021.
•He aims to have his sons' names on the cup in the future.

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9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Kaneohe’s Derek Chinen comes alive after lunchtime nap to win the 117th Manoa Cup title

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Oahu Country Club has never had a Manoa Cup champion like Kaneohe’s Derek Chinen. Playing with his shirt as untucked as his emotions and a greasy Burger King bag in the back of his cart, Chinen beat polished Ryan Takeshita 2-up after 36 holes in Saturday’s championship. The staid tournament has had plenty of unconventional winners in its 117 years, but has never seen one take a nap at ...
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