Every little bit adds up for HANMI golf tournament

Jinsik Lee of Artman Environmental Corp., right, donates $750 on Aug. 10, 2021, for the 19th Annual HANMI Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Aug. 14, 2021, at Coral Ocean Resort in Saipan. Receiving the donation is tournament committee member Philip Choi. (Contributed photo)

Despite challenging times, the spirit of goodwill prevails in The Marianas as dozens of companies have donated cash to a good cause through this Saturday’s 19th Annual HANMI Charity Classic Golf Tournament at Coral Ocean Resort.

The tournament will benefit the 2022 Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games, which will bring an estimated 2,000 visitors to The Marianas in June of next year.

“The island-wide response has been overwhelming!” said tournament chair Glenn Policare. “Even in tough times, the business community of Saipan dug down deep for this year’s tournament.”

Century Hotel general manager Ivan Quichocho, right, donates $200 to the 19th Annual HANMI Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Aug. 14, 2021, at Century Hotel. Also pictured is tournament committee chair Glenn Policare. (Contributed photo)

Cash sponsors include Island Training Solutions, Korean Community of Saipan, Century Hotel, Lao Lao Bay Golf & Resort, Yaong Corp. K.L. Carr Ent., Sky Tour, Hana Tour, Mode Tour, Yes Tour, Oleai Beach Bar & Grill, and Pacific Eagle. Presidential Suite Sponsors for this year’s tournament donating $2,000 or more are the Tan Siu Lin Foundation and Marianas Visitors Authority.

Chong’s Corp. Accountant Camille Bocago, center, donates $500 on Aug. 3, 2021, for the 19th Annual HANMI Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Aug. 14, 2021, at Coral Ocean Resort in Saipan. From left, Chong’s Corp. A/C Technician Jovito Mejia, tournament committee chair Glenn Policare, Bocago, and Chong’s Corp. HVAC Sales Representative Rosal Nicdao and Project Manager Honesto Servida. (Contributed photo)

Deluxe Package Sponsors donating $1,000 or more are Bridge Capitol LLC and Pacific Eco Laundry. Superior Package Sponsors donating $750 or more are GrandVrio Resort Saipan, Saipan World Resort, Kanoa Resort Saipan, IT&E, Kautz Glass, and Shirley’s Coffee Shop. VIP Package Sponsors donating $500 or more are Armatech, Ben’s International Corp., Chung Nam Corp., Chong’s Corporation, Dial Rent to Own, DOCOMO Pacific Saipan, Ernst and Young, Ina’s Kitchen, Japan Saipan Travel Association, Kensington Saipan Hotel, Pacific Islands Club Saipan, Pacific Saipan, and Art Man Environment Corp.

Donating a combination of cash and in-kind donations were Hyatt Regency Saipan, The Hut, Aqua Resort Club, Armatech, and IP&E Shell Marianas. United Equipment Rental is sponsoring this year’s $10,000 Hole in One prize.

The tournament is also supported by numerous other in-kind sponsors.

United Equipment Rental president Rene Batallones, center, is offering up $10,000 for a Hole-in-One at the 19th Annual HANMI Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Aug. 14, 2021, at Coral Ocean Resort in Saipan. rom left, tournament committee member Tony Satur, Batallones, and tournament committee chair Glenn Policare. (Contributed photo)

Golfers will have the chance to win several hole-in-one prizes, including a 2021 Toyota Camry LE from Atkins Kroll Saipan, a 2021 Hyundai Elantra from Triple J Motors, and a 2021 Nissan Kicks from Joeten Motors Company, and $10,000 cash from United Equipment Rental.

Showtime is 6am and the tournament will start at 7am. An awards presentation and raffle will be held immediately following the tournament at Coral Ocean Resort.
For more information, contact Policare at glenn_policare@kanoaresort.com or visit www.facebook.com/HANMI670.