Island Training Solutions owner Jim Arenovski, second right, receives a courtesy call from officers of the Marianas Tourism Education Council at his office in Susupe, Saipan, in appreciation for the $5,000 cash hole-in-one prize sponsored by ITS for the Marianas Tourism Golf Classic on Sept. 2, 2023, at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort. From left, MTEC Vice Chairman Glenn Policare, Arenovski, MTEC Board Member Larry Lee, and MTEC Secretary and Marianas Tourism Golf Classic Committee Chairman Martin Duenas.
(MTEC) — A $5,000 cash prize for a hole-in-one is up for grabs from Island Training Solutions at the 2023 Marianas Tourism Golf Classic.
The tournament will be played on Sept. 2, 2023, at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort west course. Tournament proceeds will help fund the education work of Marianas Tourism Education Council, a non-profit which focuses on community outreach, and school tourism MY WAVE (Marianas Youth Welcome All Visitors Enthusiastically) Clubs.
“Island Training Solution Owner supports MTEC’s mission for educating the CNMI’s youth on the importance of tourism and hospitality for our island economy,” said company owner Jim Arenovski. “Education on tourism and the many smaller industries it supports is key to the industries’ success. Our citizens are a part of the tourism industry simply by being here. The importance of positive, friendly interactions with our visitors cannot be overstated. The service visitors get a restaurant, retail shops, and hotels, along with the public they meet driving and walking around our island, may determine whether they choose to return and whether they will tell others to return.”
MTEC marks its 22nd anniversary this year. Other hole-in-one prizes at the tournament are a 2023 Honda HRV Sport from Joeten Motors, $5,000 cash from Triple J Saipan Inc., and a $10,000 shopping spree from Top Shelf Wines & Spirits.
“Tourism creates jobs and careers,” Arenovski said. “Young people who want to be close to their families and culture do not need to leave our island for better opportunities, those opportunities are right here. We support [MTEC’s] effort because tourism education needs to start early and the more people that embrace tourism as our top economic driver and employer, the better our visitors experience will be.”
Tournament registration is $120 until Friday (Aug. 25). After Friday, registration increases to $140. Optional play is $30. Only 144 players will be registered. No refunds will be issued after August 25. Registration, including payment, is being accepted at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort (credit card or cash only) and the Marianas Visitors Authority office (cash or check only) on Beach Road, Garapan, at the Gold Beach Hotel building. Checks should be made payable to Marianas Tourism Education Council.
Registration forms and sponsorship details are now available on The Marianas Calendar at www.mymarianas.com/.
The tournament format will be medal play. Flight categories are Championship (0-5), A Flight (6-10), B Flight (11-16), C Flight (17+), Ladies, Senior (ages 55-60), and Super Senior (ages 61 and above).
Showtime on Sept. 2 is 6 a.m. with a shotgun start at 7 a.m. The awards luncheon will immediately follow the tournament.
For more information, contact Marianas Tourism Golf Classic Committee Chairman Martin Duenas at mduenas@mymarianas.com or committee member Jack Aranda at jaranda@mymarianas.com or call (670) 664-3200/1.
