La Reina High senior Kelsey Conway was named the female recipient of United States Golf Association's 2008 Presidents' Youth Leadership Award.

Smylie Kaufman of Birmingham, Ala., was the male recipient.

The award recognizes one male and one female junior golfer who demonstrate leadership, character and community service through their involvement with the USGA/AJGA (American Junior Golf Association) Youth Leadership Club — a joint initiative founded in 2005 to further develop junior golfers through volunteerism.

As an AJGA member participating in this program, members are expected to represent the YLC through sportsmanship, character, integrity and leadership.

Conway is being recognized primarily for her volunteerism as a Special Olympics golf coach, as well as an Eagle Certified teen mentor through First Tee of Ventura County.

It also celebrates years of dedication to volunteerism within her local community and at La Reina High.

As a President's Youth Leadership Award winner, Conway receives four U.S. Open tickets for a future event, including access to the USGA hospitality area.

In addition, she receives an automatic entry into the 2008 Rolex Tournament of Champions, this year being held at Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Ind. The Rolex is the preeminent junior invitational golf tournament in the nation, bringing together the top-ranked national and international players.

Kaufman and Conway will be honored and formally presented their awards during the Rolex Dinner of Champions on July 3.

Imperato makes mark: Former Westlake High golfer Michael Imperato helped the Colorado men's golf team reach the NCAA regionals, where it failed to advance to the finals.

Imperato had a terrific first year at Colorado. He played 40 rounds, second most by a freshman in school history to Terry Kahl's 41 in 1976-77.

His 75.46 stroke average was the sixth best average for a true freshman in school history.

Hole-in-one report: Peter Griffith of Westlake Village aced Westlake's 106-yard l8th hole with a 9-iron. His perfect shot was witnessed by Brandon Kelley and Brian Wu.

Brandon Kelley of Westlake Village scored his second career hole in one at Westlake's 125-yard ninth hole with a 9-iron. His ace was witnessed by Peter Griffith.

Josh Katzman of Los Angeles aced the 168-yard 15th hole at Sterling Hills with a 4-iron.

Camarillo resident Jose Tristan made a hole in one on the 139-yard 12th hole at River Ridge with an 8-iron. It was witnessed by Steve Gross.

Charity event: St. Paul Lutheran Church in Agoura is hosting its second annual Golf Classic on June 8 at Lost Canyons Golf Club in Simi Valley. Tee time is set for 1:30 p.m., with dinner to follow.

Information: 818-889-1620.