Ohana Series

Tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Alex Ruhlman, and I work in guest services at The Bay Course. Many times, I have been a visitor, but now I'm proud (and honestly a little relieved) to finally call myself a resident. I’ve been bouncing around the last few years — born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, studied as a Cornhusker in Lincoln, then ventured into Clinical Psychology. After a few years of research and work, that while I'm grateful for that experience, I quickly realized that I...

Tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Tyler Phillips, and I am one of the Assistant Golf Professionals here at Kapalua. I’ve been here for a little over four years now, but I was previously at Kahili Golf Course for three years on Maui, and before that, I worked as a caddie at Pebble Beach for three years as well. If you could play a round of golf with any person (living or historical), who would you choose and why? I would choose to play with Arnold Palmer. It might be an obvious choice,...

 Can you share a bit about your background?    My name is Fred Fernando, and I am originally from the Philippines. I moved to Hawaii in 1996. For four years, I lived in Oahu before moving to Maui in 2000. The first job I held in Maui was as a resort houseman at Kapalua resort.  How did you get into Golf?  I had a co-worker who played golf at that time and gradually gave me insights about golf. At one point I went to play with him, and I have been playing ever...

Can you share a bit about your background?  My name is Hailey and I am the administrative assistant for our director of building and facility maintenance. I spent my early childhood in Kauai, then moved to Irvine, California, when I was 8 and lived there until I graduated high school. I went to the University of Oregon for my undergraduate and just graduated last June! I have worked here at Kapalua seasonally since 2021 but have been working full-time for the past year during my gap year....

Tell me a little about yourself?  My name is Chris Bergquam and I have been at Kapalua Golf for 12 years. Prior to being at Kapalua, I worked as an insurance agent.  When your not at work, what do you like to do?  When I'm not working, I usually spend time golfing, going to the beach, or watching movies.  How did you get into golf and how have you improved your game?  I started playing in college with friends playing a skins game. Eventually, I got tired of losing...

Can you share a bit about yourself?I'm from Livermore, CA, and earned my degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon. I moved to Maui 9 years ago and absolutely love it. How did you get into golf?My dad started taking me golfing when I was around 8 years old, and I started taking lessons a few years later. I then joined my middle school golf team; the rest is history. What is the memorable experience you've had playing golf?I think it was when I was the first person to tee...

Can you share a bit about your background and your role at Kapalua Golf?My name is Sebastian, and I am originally from Scranton, PA. I studied Professional Golf Management at Penn State University, and through Penn State, I have worked at some of the top clubs in the country. My past experiences have led me to the Assistant Golf Professional role at Kapalua. What is your favorite aspect of working at Kapalua Golf?My favorite aspect of working for Kapalua is the community that it provides. The...

Can you share a bit about your background and your role at Kapalua Golf? Hi, I’m Jack Fisher. I am an assistant golf professional at Kapalua the Bay Course and have been working for Kapalua Golf and Tennis since the beginning of April 2023. I spent 2 years working for the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club in Orlando, Florida prior to moving to Maui for the Job in April.   What is your favorite aspect of working at Kapalua Golf?  My favorite aspect of working at Kapalua Golf is the joy I...

Tell us about yourself? My name is Ryan Cancino and I am the 1st Assistant Golf professional at the Plantation Course.  In 2017, I moved from Dallas to Maui to come work for Kapalua Golf. Throughout my 20-year career, I have had the privilege to work at facilities across various locations, such as Denver, Phoenix, El Paso, New Mexico, and Florida.What is your favorite aspect of working at Kapalua Golf?You get the opportunity of interacting with an international clientele, thereby...

Tell us about yourself? My name is Evan Dahl and I am an assistant pro at the Bay Course here at Kapalua. I've been working at Kapalua since October of 2022.  I previously managed a state-of-the-art car wash in Redding, CA before I moved to Maui in 2021.  What do you like to do on your days off?  On my days off, I like to go diving. If I'm not doing that, then you'll usually find me at the golf course practicing or playing.  What has golf taught you?  Golf has taught...