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Noriko wins CWGA January Ace
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Posted on Jan 31 2012
By Walter J. Sutherland
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Noriko Togawa topped a field of 15 to win the first CNMI Women’s Golf Association Ace of the Month held last Jan. 14 at the Laolao Bay Golf Resort’s west course.
Togawa split a pair of 38s on both the front and back to finish the round with a gross total of 76 that adjusted into a field-low 72 net score.
Togawa became the first qualifier in the club’s yearend tournament and also accrued 15 points for a nice jumpstart on the season. Coincidentally she also posted the lowest gross score of the day.
Daughter Yuko Togawa finished just one stroke back in second place.
She started with a 41 on the first nine holes, but recovered after the turn with a 36 for a gross card of 77 that worked into a 73 net count. Yuko Togawa was awarded 14 points for her runner-up honors.
Chang Eun Ae rounded out the third spot, going out with a 47 and finished with a 43 on the back set for a raw tally of 90 that adjusted into a 74 net score.
Chang received 13 points, with fourth through 10th places receiving points in descending order; and all other participants being issued a point for attendance.
The points are tallied throughout the season, and the player that accumulates the most wins top prize at the CWGA’s finale.
Established in March 2007, the CWGA is a nonprofit organization founded to promote, encourage, and introduce women to the sport of golf in the CNMI.
Its organizational goals consist of promoting civic and community interest in golf; establishing and encouraging competition and good sportsmanship; promoting and providing social functions of its members and families; promoting youth golf activities; and doing all things necessary and proper to accomplish its purpose and intentions.
CWGA members also pledge to abide by a set of values that will further enrich a golfer’s performance, attitude and conduct. Such values were adopted from the USA Junior Golf Association. They include perseverance, sportsmanship, respect, honesty, judgment, responsibility, reliance, courtesy and sincerity.
For more information, contact Noriko Togawa at 287-0027, Lou Kim at 483-5255, Terry Tudela at 483-1761, Lorraine Babauta at 287-0621, or Bennet Seman at 483-0126.
