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Flor Jones tops June tourney
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Posted on Jun 16 2023
Flor Jones, second from right, poses with other CNMI Women’s Golf Association members during the June monthly tournament last Saturday, June 10, at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort east course. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
Flor Jones won CNMI Women’s Golf Association’s June monthly tournament last Saturday, June 10, at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort east course.
The 46-year-old co-owner of Top Shelf Wine & Spirits topped the six-player field with a net of 70 built around a gross of 85 (43-42).
The 15-handicapper attributed her win last Saturday to being calm and collected on the Kagman golf course.
“My game came together last Saturday in this tournament as I was able to keep the ball in play and my approach shots were mostly on point. The biggest factor was my putting—no three-putts—which has cost me in the past,” she said.
The Manila-born but Mindanao, Philippines-raised Jones also said practicing some rounds before the June tourney definitely helped.
“I worked hard on my chipping and putting the week before the tournament and thankfully it paid off at the right time.”
She then dedicated her win to her fellow CWGA members, most especially the ladies that were part of her group last Saturday.
“I suppose I should dedicate at least part of this win to the ladies in my foursome, particularly Yuko Togawa as she is always a good example on how to play golf. And I need to mention my husband as well, who has been giving me a lot of encouragement and tips on my putting stroke,” said Jones.
Coming in runner-up in the June tourney was Rose Rohringer who shot a net 77 (92, 46-46), while completing the Top 3 was Togawa with her net 81 (88, 40-48).
Others who played in the June tourney, with their net scores in parenthesis, were Doll Yamagishi (82), Nirimai Koebel (85), and Terry Guerrero (91).
The club continues to look for new members as the new season continues. For those interested in becoming a member of CWGA or for more information, contact CWGA president Yuko Togawa at 287-9856, vice president Lorraine Babauta at 287-0621, or treasurer Lou Kim at 783-7317.
