Joey Dela Cruz topped the Marianas Golf Association February Ace of the Month Tournament held last Feb. 23 at the Laolao Bay Golf & Resort\u2019s west course.
\nDela Cruz actually finished tied with Frank Cabrera after both players shot an identical net score of 69. The former carded a gross of 78 built around a 38 in the front and a 40 in the back, while the latter fired a gross of 89 after a 44 in the front and a 45 in the back. Dela Cruz and Cabrera sport handicaps of nine and 20, respectively.<\/p>\n
Dela Cruz was declared the winner due to MGA\u2019s tie-breaking regulations
\nFor the third and fourth spots, there was yet another tie, this time between J.J. Atalig and 2014 MGA president Jack Salas, who both netted a 70 in tournament.<\/p>\n
Atalig shot a 39 in the front and a 37 in the back for a gross of 76. With a handicap of 6, Atalig netted a 70. Salas shot a 44 in the front and a 42 in the back for a gross of 86. With a handicap of 16, Salas netted a 70.<\/p>\n
With the application of MGA\u2019s tie-breaking regulations, Atalig bagged third place and Salas settled for fourth. Coming in at fifth place was Geri Dela Cruz who shot a 50 in the front and a 45 in the back for a gross of 95. With a handicap of 24, Dela Cruz netted a 71.<\/p>\n
In the closest to the pin battle, Aaron Benavente won in hole No. 3, Jay Muna in hole No. 7, Cabrera in hole No.13, and Salas in hole No. 17.<\/p>\n
MGA president Salas is inviting members of the community to join this organization. The annual membership fee for existing members is $30 and for new members is $40. Membership fees are due by the June 2014 Ace of the Month Tournament.<\/p>\n
MGA would also like to thank everyone who participated in last month\u2019s tournament, Laolao Bay Golf & Resort for their partnership, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Salas and family for hosting the group at their residence.<\/p>\n
For more information on this organization and for further updates on its upcoming tournaments, contact tournament director Ron Benavente at 287-9011, Jack Salas at 287-4380, or email marianasgolf670@gmail.com. The public can also view the organization\u2019s Facebook page at www.facebook.com\/MarianasGolfAssociation. (Saipan Tribune)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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