{"id":357287,"date":"2021-12-08T06:01:32","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T20:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=357287"},"modified":"2021-12-08T06:01:32","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T20:01:32","slug":"200k-at-stake-in-ronald-mcdonald-house-of-charities-golf-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/200k-at-stake-in-ronald-mcdonald-house-of-charities-golf-tournament\/","title":{"rendered":"$200K at stake in Ronald McDonald House of Charities Golf Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From left, Inaugural Ronald McDonald House Charities Golf Tournament director Vicente \u201cBen\u201d Babauta, McDonald\u2019s Human Resource manager Ana Olaes, tournament committee member Das Krishnan, McDonald\u2019s executive assistant to the president Natalie Mable A. Glenn, and tournament committee member James Nelson. Above on video call are, from left, McDonald\u2019s of Guam & Saipan Marketing director Divina Evaristo, McDonald\u2019s president and CEO Joe C. Ayuyu, McDonald\u2019s Saipan owner\/operator Marcia E. Ayuyu, and McDonald\u2019s vice president Joe Ayuyu Jr. Photo was taken during the announcement of the tournament last June. (MARK RABAGO)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

McDonald\u2019s Saipan and Guam will be hosting the inaugural Ronald McDonald House of Charities Golf Tournament this Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Laolao Bay Golf & Resort.<\/p>\n

The local franchisee of the fast-food giant won\u2019t be giving away just McDonald\u2019s Happy Meals to the winners of the medal play competition, as according to tournament director Vicente \u201cBen\u201d Babauta, potential prizes for the first-ever Ronald McDonald House of Charities Golf Tournament can go up to as much as $200,000.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s close to about $200,000 in possible prizes up for grabs and that includes a 2021 Lexus NX from Atkins Kroll, a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SE from Triple J Motors, and $10,000 cash each from Bank of Saipan and United Equipment Rental,\u201d he said, alluding to the hole-in-one prizes.<\/p>\n

Aside from the outrageous prizes for an ace, $500 also await the winners of the A flight, B flight, C flight, ladies flight, seniors flight, and super seniors flight. Runners-up will have to settle for $300, while third placers still go home with $200.<\/p>\n

Babauta said there\u2019s absolutely no room at the inn as all slots for the Ronald McDonald House of Charities Golf Tournament have all been taken.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most important thing is just the overwhelming support of the local golfers. We have 141 confirmed golfers. Honestly, it\u2019s been fully booked since Nov. 26 so we had to close it by Monday, Nov. 29, and to think the last day to register for the early bird was Nov. 30! So you know it\u2019s full and it\u2019s all quite exciting,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Part of the 141 registered golfers is a contingent from the CNMI\u2019s southern neighbor, Guam.<\/p>\n

\u201cGuam golfers include 10 from the MARPAC team of Guam. They will be flying their own plane over. There\u2019s also a couple of corporate guys from McDonald\u2019s and some Matson representatives. There will also be 2-3 Guam golfers heading here as well,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Aside from the full-to-capacity entries, Babauta also said the tournament has been blessed with a parade of sponsors, 60 to be exact.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s gift-giving season so a lot of companies out there are very supportive of this event. On behalf of the Ronald McDonald\u2019s House Charities and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ayuyu and Team McDonald\u2019s Saipan and Guam, we\u2019d like to thank each and every sponsor for reaching out and supporting this very important cause,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Babauta said as tournament director his heart is full to the brim with the outpouring of support, especially if one realizes the main purpose of the Ronald McDonald\u2019s House Charities.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we know we do have quite a few Micronesian families that are depending on the Ronald McDonald\u2019s House Charities and it\u2019s quite helpful for any family needing accommodations and just basically providing housing for low-income families that are not able to afford accommodations. This is quite important for us as we\u2019ve managed to raise thousands of dollars already and we have yet to hold the McDonald\u2019s golf tournament.\u201d<\/p>\n

Established in 1987, the Ronald McDonald House Charities has helped over 38,000 families from the CNMI, Guam, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Marshall Islands, Palau, and Hawaii. It\u2019s not directly affiliated with McDonald\u2019s Corp. or any of its restaurants and relies heavily on the support of the community to continue delivering services for those in need.<\/p>\n

As for the $64,000 question if whether Ronald McDonald will make an appearance at Kagman golf course? Babauta gamely said that\u2019s for him to know and for the for the golfers to find out come this Saturday. \u201cThat\u2019s a surprise!\u201d<\/p>\n

The inaugural Ronald McDonald House of Charities Golf Tournament will have a showtime of 6am and a shotgun start of 7am.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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