(Press Release) — Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan concluded its inaugural golf tournament with huge success, drawing an impressive field of more than 130 players and highlighting solid performances in both the optional play categories and the main Black Jack Double Peoria competition. The tournament was held to bring players together for a day of fun and friendly competition, while supporting the Mariana Islands Nature Alliance and its continued work to protect and serve our island’s environment.
Optional Play Winners
Closest to the Pin (KP)
• Hole #3 — Gus Palacios —128.5 inches
• Hole #7 — Ned Norita — 121.5 inches
• Hole #13 — John Terlaje — 204 inches
• Hole #17 — Luther Taylor — 48 inches
Accurate Drive Line
• #14 — Ray Dela Cruz — 12 inches
Accurate Circle
• #9 — Lydia Tan
Seven players landed inside the circle — Paul Kaipat, Freddy Salavaria, Peter Mendiola, Betty Bai, Lydia Tan, and Sixtus Aquino — with Lydia Tan claiming the win through a raffle draw.
Black Jack Double Peoria Winners
Scoring application for tiebreakers
Consolation Prize Winners ($100 Cash Prize)
• 119th — Jim Arenovski (81.8)
• 99th — Kyung Ah Park (79.6)
• 39th — Ben Jones Jr. (75.6)
• 19th — Alfred Aldan (73.8)
$200 Cash Prize
• 12th — Isaac Aguon (73)
• 11th — Jojo Esteves (72.8)
• 10th — Nick Sablan (72.6)
• 9th — Frank Nakamura (72.6)
$300 Cash Prize
• 8th — Harry Nakamura (72.6)
• 7th — Ben Duenas (72.6)
• 6th — Sun Ho Kang (72.4)
• 5th — Joseph Sasamoto (72.4)
$500 Cash Prize
• 4th — Peter Mendiola (72.2)
• 3rd — Joseph Muna (71.4)
• 2nd — Zhi Yun Li (71.4)
• 1st — Marco Peter (70)
Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan congratulates all winners and shares their gratitude to every player who took part in the tournament.
The resort also extends its appreciation to all partners and sponsors whose support helped strengthen and make this event a success.
“Our team is sincerely grateful for the outstanding turnout and the incredible support shown by everyone. The success of this event truly reflects the strength and spirit of our community, and we look forward to continuing to grow and elevate this tournament in the years to come,” said Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan General Manager Clayton Darlington.
MINA also shared its appreciation for being the beneficiary of the event. “We would like to express our deepest appreciation for being honored as the recipients of the proceeds of the Inaugural Golf tournament hosted by Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan,” said Mariana Islands Nature Alliance Executive Director Roberta Guerrero. She highlighted that the sold-out event brought together some of Saipan’s best golfers, all showing their support and commitment to MINA’s mission of empowering the community for conservation.
“Throughout the day and into the evening of the awards banquet, the Staff and Management of the Crowne Plaza were there with outstanding service and hospitality, and we at MINA were honored to be given the opportunity of participating in what will become Crowne’s signature event for years to come,” said Roberta Guerrero, looking forward to the continued collaboration with the resort and the community.
Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan would like to share their special thanks to their generous sponsors: hole-in-one sponsors: Century Insurance, Marpac, Triple J Motors, Joeten Motors, and Atkins Kroll. Gold Sponsors: Docomo Pacific, Tan Holdings, and First Hawaiian Bank. Silver Sponsors: LaoLao Bay Golf Resort, D&Q International Distributors, Herman’s Modern Bakery, Take Care Insurance, and Bank of Guam. Bronze Sponsors: IT&E, Bridge Capital, LLC., NDST, Marianas Variety, ZM Trucks, Saipan Computer Services, and J.E.T. Holdings Company. Partner Sponsors: VOCO Seoul Myeongdong, ANA Intercontinental Tokyo, Intercontinental Sapporo, Crowne Plaza Resort Guam, Holiday Inn, Jeju Air, Century Hotel, CELNAPS Enterprises, iShop, Seatouch, Marianas Visitors Authority, Shirley’s Coffee Shop, Pacific Hardware, Island Training Solutions, Micronesian Environmental Services, MB Tech. Micronesia Inc., Hagureal, Hao’s Airconditioning, Wushin Corporation, Nam Dae Moon, Joeten Enterprises, Total Chemical Resources, CTSI Logistics, Coca-Cola, Monster Pizza Pub, Pacific Home Appliances, World Resort Saipan, Kensington Hotel Saipan, Pacific Islands Club Saipan, Coral Ocean Resort Saipan, Grandvrio Resort Saipan, Plumeria Steakhouse, Best Deal, Power 99, Equitable Insurance Co. Inc., Takumi Restaurant & Music Instrument Repair, Kingfisher Golf Links Saipan, Tinian Shipping Services LLC, Sunshine Laundry Service, Western Sales Trading Company, Chung Nam Corp., Good Tour, K.L. Carr Ent., Inc, Universal Elite Enterprises, Multiline Supplies & Services, Golden Corporation, and ProTech General Pest Control.
Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan is committed to building on this year’s strong turnout by bringing the tournament back next year and continuing our support for environmental initiatives across the island.
