Participants in the 14th Wollak Golf Classic pose for a photo Sunday at the Kingfisher Golf Links.
From left, John Favreaux, Ben Rayphand, Felix Rabauliman and Amier Younis, along with Dan Wollak, pose with the perpetual trophy of the 14th Wollak Golf Classic at the Kingfisher Golf Links on Sunday.
Dan Wollak donates the proceeds of the 14th Wollak Golf Classic to Lauren Cabrera, president of the Saipan Humane Society, on Sunday at the Kingfisher Golf Links.
BACK Nines Matter on Sunday topped the 14th Wollak Golf Classic at the Kingfisher Golf Links, besting 14 other teams and 56 other golfers.
Back Nines Matter — consisting of team captain Amier Younis, Felix Rabauliman, John Favreaux and Ben Rayphand — shot an even 72. Along with their cash prize, they had the honor of seeing their names inscribed on the perpetual WGC trophy which Younis will have the privilege to display on his mantle for a year.
In second place were the “Fore Dads” consisting of James Glenn, Ajani Burrell, Tom Linden, and CJ Jensen with a score of 74.
Coming in third were the “Runaway Birdies” consisting of Dominic Kieffer, Rocky Anderson, Jorgina Lopez, and Jeremy Rother with a score of 74.67.
What makes this annual tournament unique, event organizer Dan Wollak said, “is the format, which is different than most standard golf tournaments. The front 9 is individual play with only 3 of the 4 players’ scores counting towards the team score with the high score on each hole getting dropped. The back 9 is a team scramble. There are a variety of rules to help even the playing field for golfers of all ability levels such as players hitting from different tee boxes based on their handicaps. Also, players get a certain amount of free mulligans based on their handicap. Lastly, the high handicap golfers are allotted a certain amount of ‘bocce shots’ where they can throw the ball rather than hit it with their golf club.”
Proceeds
The tournament raised over $1,500 which was donated to the Saipan Humane Society.
“I am an animal lover,” Wollak said. “My wife, Ferleeen, and I have a dog named BD (Boonie Dog) Joe. A lot of the players in the tournament have pets as well.”
He added, “In years past our donation had gone to Saipan Cares for Animals. However, with their abrupt closing we thought it would make the most sense to give the money to the Saipan Humane Society. They have a small staff of volunteers that are doing incredible things for all these pets on Saipan. We know any money given to them will go to good use and help keep our pets healthy and safe so we can enjoy their companionship for years to come.”
Wollak also recognized and thanked his “incredible” sponsors. “The tournament would not have been able to raise this much money without their support,” he said.
Marpac Distributors donated drinks for the awards ceremony and merchandise for the raffle. Other sponsors that donated to the raffle include Top Shelf Wine and Spirits, Joeten Motors, The Hut, Skydive Saipan, and McDonald’s.
