{"id":424092,"date":"2024-11-05T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=424092"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Sang-hun-Lee-tops-2024-Hyu-Lim-Lao-Golf-Tourney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Sang-hun-Lee-tops-2024-Hyu-Lim-Lao-Golf-Tourney\/","title":{"rendered":"Sang-hun Lee tops 2024 Hyu-Lim Lao Golf Tourney"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sang-hun Lee topped the 2024 Hyulim-Lao Golf Tournament held at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort east course last Saturday.<\/p>\n

Lee took the double Peoria tourney\u2019s championship following a net score of 71.2. His steady performance, reflected in a gross score of 106 and a significant handicap of 34.8, allowed him to benefit from the format, securing him the championships.<\/p>\n

Lee\u2019s consistency proved to be a critical factor in leveraging the double Peoria system, which created a level playing field.<\/p>\n

Tony Benavente, although unable to attend the awards ceremony, clinched second place with a net score of 71.6. Benavente\u2019s reliable approach to the game was reflected in his gross score of 80, along with an 8.4 handicap, keeping him near the top of the leaderboard. Anthony Tomokane rounded out the Top 3 with a net score of 72.2, powered by his gross score of 95 and a handicap of 22.8.<\/p>\n

Tomokane emphasized the joy of the game, noting, \u201cJust go out and have fun under the sun,\u201d and highlighted the pleasure of playing with various participants: \u201cPlaying with different players, as I enjoyed the day with every one of them.\u201d Reflecting on his approach to overcoming obstacles, he added, \u201cTopping the ball, addressing it, fixing it, and just taking it one strike at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kwanghee Choi\u2019s impressive performance in the low gross category was also notable, finishing with a 2-under-par 70 and securing three birdies. Choi narrowly missed a hole-in-one on the 6th hole and concluded his round with 14 pars and a single bogey on the 13th. In the ladies\u2019 flight, Mi-Kyeong Ko took the top spot with a gross score of 91, achieving two pars on both the front and back nine.<\/p>\n

The awards banquet that evening at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort honored these top finishers and recognized several other outstanding performances. Notably, Tony Satur was closest to the pin on the 4th hole, setting up a birdie opportunity at just 5 feet 5 inches. Seung-Ki Shon landed within 2 feet 3 inches of the pin on the 6th hole, creating a prime birdie chance.<\/p>\n

Marianas Variety<\/em> president Amier Younis achieved closest-to-the-pin honors on the 11th hole, positioning his ball at 10 feet 1 inch. The tournament also celebrated power on the long drives, with Marco Peter reaching 308 yards on the 14th hole and Jung-Eun Park hitting 250 yards on the ladies\u2019 14th. Precision play was showcased by Calvin Yamagishi, who finished 2 feet 10 inches from the pin on the 15th, and Seung-ick Lee, who displayed exceptional accuracy on the 16th hole, landing within 55 centimeters of the pin.<\/p>\n

Among the tournament\u2019s statistical leaders, Franco Santos led the field with four birdies, while Jong-gap Park\u2019s consistency shone through with 15 pars. Yun-Ho Na recorded the most bogeys at 15, Hyun-Seob Ko had the most lost balls at 11, and Bo-Guen Choi tallied the most double pars with 10.<\/p>\n

Hyulim Group chair Jin Woo Kim underscored the significance of this event within the company\u2019s broader mission and community involvement. He stated, \u201cFirst and foremost, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone attending despite your busy schedules. Our Hyulim Group proudly includes 20 subsidiaries, spanning from leading robotics companies like Hyulim Robot to top-tier fire protection equipment firms such as Paratech, along with advanced industries in construction, asset management, and more.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cIn pursuit of greater growth and unity among our subsidiaries, we have been hosting an annual golf tournament last year, inviting executives and esteemed VIPs from our subsidiaries. LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort, our 17th subsidiary and first overseas asset, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. To express our gratitude to the local VIPs of Saipan who have been instrumental in sustaining LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort\u2019s business for three decades, we are hosting this joint Golf Tournament. We are committed to ensuring that LaoLao Bay Golf Resort will be loved for the next 30 years, just as it had been for the past 30 years. We will strive to improve our facilities and maintain customer-focused services to continue receiving your support. Thank you once again for attending.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a reflection of Hyulim Group\u2019s diverse portfolio, Kim also listed key subsidiaries, including Hyulim Robot, Paratech, Hyulim A-Tech, Hyulim Networks, Edge Foundry, Hyulim Wellness, G&M, Korea Comprehensive Development, Alpen Route Investment Management, Hyulim Construction, Deeper-I, Hyulim AMC, JK Withus, Saipan LaoLao Development, and EQ Cell.<\/p>\n

The 2024 Hyulim-Lao Golf Tournament, enriched by the camaraderie of its participants and the strategic excitement of the double Peoria format, demonstrated Hyulim Group\u2019s commitment to community engagement and underscored LaoLao Bay Golf Resort\u2019s legacy as a cherished venue on Saipan.<\/p>\n

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Sang-hun Lee holds his double Peoria championship trophy as he poses for a photo with Hyulim Group chair Jin-woo Kim during the awards banquet of the 2024 Hyu-Lim Golf Tournament at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort last Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Anthony Tomokane, on behalf of Tony Benavente, receives Benavente\u2019s double Peoria second place award during the awards banquet of the 2024 Hyu-Lim Golf Tournament at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort last Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Anthony Tomokane holds his third place double Peoria award as he poses for a photo during the awards banquet of the 2024 Hyu-Lim Golf Tournament at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort last Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Golf players, their families, and raffle winners pose for a photo after the 2024 Hyu-Lim Golf Tournament at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort last Saturday.<\/p>\n

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