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HANMI Charity Golf Classic set for June 2
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Posted on Mar 29 2012
One of the most highly anticipated annual golf tournaments in the Northern Mariana Islands is set to tee-off on June 2, 2012, as the 11th Annual HANMI Charity Golf Classic Tournament prepares to offer golfers the chance to win enticing prizes while supporting a good cause.
This year’s tournament will be held at the Mariana Country Club and will be open to the first 144 paid registrants. Cash and numerous in-kind prizes await the winners, and proceeds of the tournament will be contributed to community charities.
“We encourage all golfers to mark their calendars for the 11th HANMI Charity Golf Classic Tournament,” said tournament chair Takahiro Omori. “As in years past, we’re looking forward to offering another round of enticing prizes both on the course and at our awards banquet raffle.”
Registration forms will be available shortly at Mariana Country Club, Coral Ocean Point Resort, Laolao Bay Golf Resort, Fiesta Resort & Spa, and Hyatt Regency Saipan.
Early bird tournament fee is $100 for payments received by 5pm, May 31. The fee includes green fee and the awards banquet. The fee increases to $120 on June 1. For an additional $20, players may also compete for nearest to the pin, most accurate drive, and longest drive. The tournament will start at 7am.
The tournament features six categories: Championship Flight, A Flight, B Flight, C Flight, Seniors (55 years-and-over), and Ladies. Players in the Championship Flight must have 0-5 handicaps, while those in A Flight are 6-10 handicappers. The B Flight is for players with 11-17 handicap, while C Flight are for players with handicap 18 and up.
First place winners of all flights will receive $500, a trophy, and a hotel stay at one of the HANMI member hotels. Second place finishers will receive $300 and a trophy, and third place winners will receive $200 and a trophy. Winners (champion, first runner-up, and second runner-up) for the female golfers will be determined using the Double Peoria handicap system.
Previously, HANMI has supported NMI Crime Stoppers, the Department of Public Safety bike patrol program, PAWS, the Chinatown skatepark, the Victims Assistance Fund benefiting victims of the 2009 shooting incident on Saipan, Saipan Marathon, and other community causes. HANMI has also allocated $20,000 toward the Mt. Tapochau Development Project being undertaken by the Marianas Visitors Authority. (HANMI)
