Maui native Jake Grodzinsky posted a 6-under 66 to lead the men’s Open Division after day one of the Hawaii State Open at the Mauna Lani Resort. 

In other open action, defending champion Casey Nakama leads the Senior Open division with a score of 69, while Britney Yada leads the Women’s Open division at 71. Rounding out the divisions was A-Flight leader Pat McGinness, who shot a 72.

Wong to hold autograph session

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong will hold an autograph session today at Ala Moana Center.

The meet-and-greet event with the former University of Hawaii standout is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. at Jamba Juice’s Ewa Wing location. He will be on hand to sign a limited-edition Jamba Hawaii picture, while supplies last.

Chaminade to add 2 to Hall of Fame

Chaminade University will induct Vaughn G.A. Vasconcellos and the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation into the Silversword Hall of Fame at its eighth annual intercollegiate athletics gala on Feb. 26. The event will start at 6 p.m. at the Hibiscus Ballroom at the Ala Moana Beach Hotel.

Vasconcellos is the current chair of the Board of Regents and has donated more than $50,000 toward student-athlete scholarships. He also contributed $150,000 toward the construction of the university’s new Coaches’ Office Complex earlier this year.

The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation’s most recent grant to Chaminade gave the university $5 million to renovate the Clarence T.C. Ching Hall, which serves the central administration as well as all students.