THE Saipan Chamber of Commerce extends its deepest Un Dångkulu na Si Yu’us Ma’åsi’ and Ghilisow to all sponsors, players, staff, and volunteers whose generosity and support made the 16th Annual SCC Scholarship Golf Tournament a resounding success.
Held on May 24 at Coral Ocean Resort, the tournament served as a key fundraising initiative for the Chamber’s Scholarship Program. Proceeds will go directly toward supporting local high school seniors, as well as new and continuing students pursuing college or trade school education. These scholarships aim to reduce financial barriers to higher education and workforce development in the CNMI.
Tournament Results Recap
Low Gross Winners:
We are proud to announce the winners of the Low Gross category:
• 1st Place – Franco Santos & Zhi Yun Li, also with a score of 63
• 2nd Place – Joseph Muna & Freddy Salavaria, with a score of 63
• 3rd Place – Marco Peter & Daryl Poe, with a score of 64
A scorecard playoff was held to determine the winner between the top two teams. Franco and Zhi Yun secured 1st place by birdieing Hole #8, while Joseph and Freddy made par — clinching the victory for Franco’s team.
Double Peoria Winners:
In the Double Peoria format, the top three winners are:
• 1st Place – James Balajadia and Jerry Lin, with a score of 69.2
• 2nd Place –Perry Inos and James Ripple, with a score of 69.8
• 3rd Place – Curry Ma and Henry Liang, with a score of 70.2
Optional Play Results:
We also hosted optional contests for Closest to the Pin and Accurate Drive:
Closest to the Pin
○ Hole #3 – Nathan Camacho, 12 ft
○ Hole #12 – Paul Kaipat, 4 ft
○ Hole #14 – Roy Ada, 8 ft
○ Hole #7 – Ben Babauta, 4 ft
Accurate Drive
○ Hole #18 – Richard Sablan, 4 ft
Congratulations to all our winners and participants for a competitive and fun-filled tournament!
The annual tournament continues to bring together businesses, community leaders, and supporters for a day of networking, friendly competition, and charitable giving. It exemplifies the Chamber’s ongoing commitment to education and strong community partnerships.
With heartfelt appreciation, we recognize our sponsors:
• Hole-In-One Sponsors: Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, Inc., Transcends, LLC, Triple J Motors, Marianas Pacific Distributors, Inc., and TurnKey Solutions, LLC.
• Gold Sponsor: Bank of Guam and United Airlines
• Silver Sponsors: AB Risk Solutions and Marianas Variety
• Bronze Sponsors: 500 Sails, Century Insurance, Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan, First Hawaiian Bank, IP&E, Mobil, NMTech, Atkins Kroll, Latte Built, and PHI Pharmacy
• Event Sponsors: Marianas Business Plaza, LaoLao Bay Golf Resort, Napu Brewing Co., LSG Sky Chefs, Michelob Ultra, Island Training Solutions, and Coca-Cola Beverage Company Micronesia Inc.
• In-Kind Sponsors: ASC Trust, D&Q International Distributors, Godfather’s Bar, Island Bath & Ceramics, Micronesian Brokers Inc., Micronesian Resort Inc., Saipan Seventh-Day Adventist Clinic, Aqua Resort Club, World Resort Saipan, Herman’s Modern Bakery, Borderline-AllStar Sporting Goods, Joeten Enterprises, and Marianas Business Journal.
About the SCC
The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of business and life on Saipan. Its vision is to foster an island where businesses, families, and communities thrive together.
To learn more or become a Chamber member, visit www.saipanchamber.com/, call (670) 234-7150, or stop by the Chamber office at the Marianas Business Plaza, Suite 201-A.
