Hawai'i Hilo Vulcans Athletics

Assistant coach Anson Arakaki begins his fouirth season of working with the UH Hilo men's golf program in 2020-21.

Arakaki is an avid golfer who actually played baseball in college. The Hilo native played four seasons at Pacific University (Oregon) as a shortstop and second baseman. Prior to that at Hilo HS, he was a two-time All-BIIF selection.

Now a fireman in Hilo, Anson's parents are Warren and Deane Arakaki. Warren is a scratch golfer who was an NAIA All-American baseball player at Pacific and is a member of their athletic hall of fame.