Punahou, Galdiano rally to capture girls' state golf titles

Punahou's Mariel Galdiano overcame a two-stroke first-round deficit to capture the David Ishii State girls' golf championship. Brett Komoto | Special to SL

Punahou's Mariel Galdiano overcame a two-stroke first-round deficit to capture the David Ishii State girls' golf championship Tuesday at the Turtle Bay Fazio Course.

Galdiano's effort, along with Aiko Leong's, also helped the Buffanblu rally from a four-stroke deficit to first-round leader 'Iolani to win the team championship with a 426. The Raiders were second at 429.

Galdiano, who finished at 138, trailed 'Iolani's Keilyn Ing after the first round. Ing, who shot a 68 on Monday, led Galdiano by two strokes. Ing finished tied for fourth at 143. Leong finished second at 140.

Galdiano and Leong each shot 68s in Tuesday's final round.

Team standings
Punahou 426
Iolani 429
Mililani 466
Baldwin 473
Mid-Pacific 482

Individual
Mariel Galdiano, Punahou, 138
Aiko Leong, Punahou, 140
Zoey Akagi-Bustin, Iolani, 142
Iris Kawada, Castle, 143
Keilyn Ing, 'Iolani, 143