Triple J Motors donates 2013 Elantra as hole-in-one prize

  To add to the impressive list of prizes already featured at the upcoming 17th Annual Tournament of Champions, Triple J Motors is donating a brand new 2013 Elantra as a hole-in-one prize.

“The Tournament of Champions is the premier golf tournament in the CNMI, and the funds raised from it benefit the entire community,” said Triple J Motors general manager Randy Steele. “We are happy to be a part of this important event.”

“Triple J Motors’ donation will be a great draw for golfers,” said Ben Babauta, tournament director. “We are thankful for the company’s donation and commitment to the tournament all these years.”

The 17th Annual Tournament of Champions will be played at LaoLao Bay Golf and Resort’s east and west courses on Aug. 4 and 5. The two-day event is bigger and better than ever with exciting hole-in-one prizes, and the chance to walk away with over thousands of dollars in possible prizes. The TOC tournament fee is $175.

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 Ladies Low Net first through third places will receive a trophy.

Over $300,000 worth of prizes is at stake in the two-day tournament, including hole-in-one prizes worth $50,000 on both the east and west courses courtesy of AON Insurance. Other hole-in-one prizes include two brand new cars from Joeten Motors and Microl Toyota.

Furthermore, Saipan Laolao Golf & Resort is offering one year of free golf as another hole-in-one prize, while Delta Airlines is also contributing business class airfares to the U.S. mainland as yet an additional hole-in-one prize.

Since its inception, TOC has given over $500,000 to the Saipan Beautification Fund, which has gone directly to the improvements of the tree-lined traffic medians that stretch from Garapan to the former Palm Resort Saipan, as well as the revitalization of the Garapan tourist 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.

“We are proud of our continued commitment to enhance the beauty of Saipan for our tourists and residents.” Babauta, said. “It is the generous support of our golfers, sponsors and committee members that make this event possible.”

By Press Release