PGA general manager at Kauaʻi golf course enshrined into Callaway’s Staff Hall of Fame

Tom Freestone, The PGA general manager of the Ocean Course at Hōkūala on Kaua‘i, was surprised at a ceremony at Callaway Golf’s corporate headquarters in Carlsbad, Calif., in March with enshrinement into the companyʻs Hall of Fame.

It’s the highest honor the manufacturer can bestow upon one of its staff members.

“Simply put, I am filled with a tremendous gratitude,” said Freestone, a 13-year Callaway Golf staff professional. “Callaway has done great things across their storied history in the sport. Their decision to ‘grow the family’ with my inclusion into their Hall of Fame was a tremendous honor that I will forever cherish.”

Freestone was honored for his long-standing commitment to the brand, offering world-class instruction, quality club fittings and hosting championship events.

Following the ceremony, inductees were treated to a round of golf and deep dive into the company’s history and pushing the limits of accuracy (dispersion ratios, dimple patterns, balanced cores) and upcoming AI technology, according to a press release from Ocean Course at Hōkūala.

Most recently, Freestone earned the “Low PGA Member” award following his four-day finish in the 2025 Mid-Pacific Open on Oʻahu.

Under Freestone’s leadership, the Ocean Course at Hōkūala’s teaching staff offers lessons for keiki through seniors, including programming from the Aloha Section PGA, First Tee Hawai‘i, Operations36, Indigo Golf Partners and Troon. 

The club is also equipped year-round with a Callaway Golf fitting cart and Trackman, allowing any guests to receive a custom club fitting at a moment’s notice. 
To learn more, visit www.golfhokuala.com