Michelle Wie Not the Only Punahou Student at the Open

Michelle Wie won’t be the only Punahou student at the US Women’s Open this year, 2006. Another young lady, who happens to go to the same school in Honolulu, HI as Michelle Wie will be joining her.

Stephanie Kono, 16, of Honolulu, Hawaii qualified with rounds of 74 and 75 at the Ko Olina Golf Resort on the island of Oahu. Both ladies are set to square off against each other at the end of July at Newport Country Club in Rhode Island. Stephanie Kono is just the newest phenom to come out of Hawaii and look to turn professional. Although not quite the talent that Michelle Wie has Stephanie Kono will look to put up a challenge as she has a very consistent game.

The two will take on a loaded field at the US Women’s Open and represent for, get this, their High School. Not much has been said about what the two think of each other but we will keep you posted on any news from Michelle Wie.