{"id":206232,"date":"2015-07-27T15:32:58","date_gmt":"2015-07-27T05:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=206232"},"modified":"2015-07-27T15:32:58","modified_gmt":"2015-07-27T05:32:58","slug":"saipan-computer-services-nikegolf-donate-10k-in-kind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/saipan-computer-services-nikegolf-donate-10k-in-kind\/","title":{"rendered":"Saipan Computer Services, NikeGolf donate $10K in-kind"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Saipan Computer Services, together with NikeGolf, has announced that they are donating over $10,000 worth of balls, bags, and golf accessories as giveaways and prizes for the upcoming Tournament of Champions to be held on Saturday and\u00a0Sunday, Aug. 1 and 2.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is an honor to be part of the TOC, which supports important community projects and destination enhancements,\u201d said Jerry Tiu, general manager of Saipan Computer Services. \u201cWe are excited to celebrate the event\u2019s 20th year!\u201d<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_206233\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-206233\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a attid=\"206233\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/SCS-NIke-Golf-pix.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/SCS-NIke-Golf-pix-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Members of the planning committee for the 2015 Tournament of Champions pose with representatives of Saipan Computer Services with their donation. The Tournament of Champions will be held on Aug. 1 and 2\u00a0at the Laolao Bay Golf and Resort. (Contributed Photo)\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-206233\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-206233\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Members of the planning committee for the 2015 Tournament of Champions pose with representatives of Saipan Computer Services with their donation. The Tournament of Champions will be held on Aug. 1 and 2\u00a0at the Laolao Bay Golf and Resort. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n\u201cIn conjunction with the 20th TOC, we will be conducting a free demo and a free fitting of the latest and game changing golf equipment from NikeGolf. Please do not miss the chance to join us on Thursday and Friday, July 30 and 31, from\u00a02pm to 6pm at the LaoLao Bay Driving Range,\u201d said John Botelho, NikeGolf Rep assigned for the Micronesian Area.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYear after year, Saipan Computer Services and NikeGolf have supported the Tournament of Champions with their generous contributions,\u201d said Ben Babauta, tournament director. \u201cWe are extremely thankful for their longstanding commitment to the tournament and their partnership through all these years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The 20th Annual Tournament of Champions will be played at the LaoLao Bay Golf and Resort\u2019s east and west courses on Aug. 1 and 2.\u00a0 The two-day event is bigger and better than ever with exciting hole-in-one prizes and the chance to win thousands of dollars in possible prizes.<\/p>\n<p>The TOC tournament fee is $200.<\/p>\n<p>Winners in the Men\u2019s Championship, A, B, C, Senior, and Super Senior Flights will each receive $500 cash, $400 cash, $300 cash, a digital camera, and $100 DFS gift certificate for the first to fifth place, respectively. The Ladies Low Gross winners will receive $500, $400, and $300 cash for first to third place respectively. The first, second, and third place winners of the Ladies Low Net will each receive a trophy.<\/p>\n<p>Hundreds of thousands worth of prizes will be at stake in the two-day tournament. Hole-in-one prizes include brand new vehicles donated by Atkins Kroll Toyota, Joeten Motors, Triple J Motors, and Club C, cash prizes from Pacifica Insurance and Club C, one year free golf pass from LaoLao Bay Golf &#038; Resort, and airline tickets from Delta Air Lines and Asiana Airlines.<\/p>\n<p>The event will also be giving away $1,000 cash prize for the Closest-To-Pin competitions plus a 25-year-old bottle of Chivas Regal.<\/p>\n<p>Since its inception, TOC has turned over over $700,000 to the Saipan Beautification Fund, which has gone directly to improvements like the tree-lined traffic medians that stretch from Garapan to the former Palm Resort Saipan, as well as the revitalization of the Garapan special 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.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about sponsorship opportunities for the\u00a02015 TOC, contact Babauta at 483-2563 or Hillary Agulto at 236-2571. For player information and to download the registration form, visit www.tocSaipan.com. 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