2015 Ford Escape latest is TOC hole-in-one prize

The organizers of the Tournament of Champions have just announced that the 20th anniversary of its upcoming, premier golf tournament will feature a 2015 Ford Escape as a hole-in-one prize. The vehicle is from Joeten Motors, which has been a longtime supporter of the Tournament of Champions.

Members of the planning committee for the 2015 Tournament of Champions pose with Joeten Motors representatives in front of the 2015 Ford Escape that will be featured as a hole-in-one prize at the event. The Tournament of Champions will be held on Aug. 1 and 2 at the Laolao Bay Golf and Resort. (Contributed Photo)

“We’re excited to be participating in the 20th anniversary of the Tournament of Champions by offering the 2015 Ford Escape—which is known for its innovative technology and advanced performance—as a hole-in-one prize,” said Matthew Deets, general manager of Joeten Motors.

“We are extremely thankful for Joeten Motors’ continued support of the Tournament of Champions,” said Ben Babauta, tournament director. “The company’s donation will be a big draw for golfers and adds a lot of excitement to the event.”

The 20th Annual Tournament of Champions will be played at the LaoLao Bay Golf and Resort’s east and west courses on Aug. 1 and 2. The two-day event is bigger and better than ever with exciting hole-in-one prizes and the chance to win thousands of dollars in possible prizes. The TOC tournament fee is $200.

First place winners in the Men’s Championship, A, B, C, Senior and Super Senior Flights will each receive $500 cash, $400 for second, $300 for third, a digital camera to fourth, and $100 DFS gift certificate for fifth place. The Ladies Low Gross champion will receive $500, $400 for second, and $300 for third place. The first, second, and third place winners of the Ladies Low Net will receive a trophy.

There will be hundreds of thousands worth of prizes that will be at stake in the two-day tournament, including hole-in-one prizes that include other brand new vehicles donated by Atkins Kroll Toyota, Triple J Motors, and Club C. Pacifica Insurance and Club C are also sponsoring cash prizes as hole-in-one prizes, while Saipan Laolao Golf & Resort is also offering one year of free golf as another hole-in-one prize. Delta Air Lines and Asiana Airlines are also offering airline tickets as hole-in-one prizes.

The tournament will also be featuring $1,000 cash prize for closest to pin competition with a 25-year-old bottle of Chivas Regal.

Since its inception, TOC has given over $700,000 to the Saipan Beautification Fund, which has gone directly to improvements like the tree-lined traffic medians that stretch from Garapan to the former Palm Resort Saipan, as well as the revitalization of the Garapan special district. In addition, TOC also contributed funds for the Paseo de Marianas, the lighting of the Saipan Beach Pathway, and most recently the beautification of the Port to Park pathway.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities for the 2015 TOC, contact Babauta at 483-2563 or Hillary Agulto at 236-2571. For player information and to download the registration form, visit www.tocSaipan.com. (TOC)