# @_sportscourt on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C9P_HgDSZoy
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/20525276-sportscourt-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/6da50e142b.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-07-10T17:00:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Sports Court (@_sportscourt) — https://gondola.cc/_sportscourt

## Caption

EASTSIDE GOLF SIGNS TOP JUNIOR GOLFER KIHEI AKINA TO NIL DEAL
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Eastside Golf furthered its commitment to supporting the next generation of athletes today by announcing the signing of superstar young golfer Kihei Akina to its NIL athlete roster. Akina, ranked No. 1 in the 2025 class by Golfweek, now accompanies Temple University freshman Matthew Vital on Eastside Golf’s NIL roster as the apparel brand continues to expand its platform supporting and sponsoring talented young golfers.

“Kihei is not just one of our country’s best young golfers, but also a standout athlete who represents the bright future of our sport both on and off the course. He’s an incredible player from an amazing family with major ambitions who puts in immense effort to be the best version of himself and someone kids look up to. Eastside Golf is honored to have him on our team,” said Earl Cooper, Eastside Golf’s co-founder and CEO.

“I’m proud to welcome Kihei and his family into Eastside Golf where our NIL program will bring him the access, mentorship, opportunities and financial support he deserves as he strives to be the best golfer he can be. Earl and I understand the grueling journey that golf can be for a young athlete, and we are excited to work with Kihei to support him as he continues to excel in the game,” said Olajuwon Ajanaku, Eastside Golf’s co-founder and creative director.

Akina, a native of Kahuku, Hawaii, and rising senior at Lone Peak High School in Highland, U.T., was named the 2023 USA Today National Boys High School Golfer of the Year. He has secured a pair of top-5 finishes in Junior tournaments already this year, including 1st place at the Nike Junior Invitational, and setting the course and tournament record at the Terra Cotta Invitational at Naples Golf Club, shooting a 62. He also advanced to the final qualifying round for the U.S. Open this year after shooting the second-best score (-3) at a local qualifying event. The rising senior has already committed to Brigham Young University.
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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sports Court | @tariqsportscourt | https://gondola.cc/tariqsportscourt | Sports Agency |

## Tags

eastsidegolf, nameimagelikeness, personalbranding, nil, culture, golf, marketing, ohana

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