Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – Registration is now open for the 2024 Marianas Tourism Cup Golf Classic on Oct. 12, 2024, at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort west course in Saipan.
Tournament proceeds will fund the education work of the non-profit organization Marianas Tourism Education Council (MTEC) and school tourism MY WAVE (Marianas Youth Welcome All Visitors Enthusiastically) Clubs.
“The Mariana’’ tourism and hospitality industry, although below optimal levels, still remains as our primary source of revenue,” said MTEC Chairwoman Vicky Benavente. “The MTEC will continue to encourage the youth to be involved with tourism, whether they are conducting a beach cleanup, or participating in trade shows, we all have to work hard to promote our islands as a premier travel destination.”
Registration forms and sponsorship details are now available on The Marianas Calendar at www.mymarianas.com. The tournament format is low gross. Flight categories are Championship (0-5), A Flight (6-10), B Flight (11-16), C Flight (17+), Ladies, Senior (ages 55+). Registration is
$120. Optional play is $20. Only 144 players will be registered. No refunds will be issued after Sept. 30, 2024.
Registration payment is being accepted at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort (credit card or cash only) and the Marianas Visitors Authority office (cash or check only) at 3366 Beach Rd., Suite 101, I Liyan, Saipan. Checks should be made payable to Marianas Tourism Education Council.
Showtime on game day is 6 a.m., with a shotgun start at 7 a.m. The awards luncheon will immediately follow the tournament.
For more information, contact Marianas Tourism Cup Golf Classic Committee Chairman Martin Duenas at mduenas@mymarianas.com or committee member Jack Aranda at jaranda@mymarianas.com or call 1.670.664.3200/1.
The Marianas is an archipelago of 14 islands - including Saipan, Tinian, and Rota - in the Western Pacific. The Marianas are home to indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian people, as well as over 20 different ethnicities from around the world who live and work in this harmonious tropical paradise. Ancient latte stone limestone monoliths, traditional nature-based ocean navigation not reliant on modern
technology, and a culture seasoned by East and West influences are just a few of the experiences found in The Marianas, where pristine sea, sand, and skies are only a 3–4-hour flight from major Asian gateway cities. From South Korea, Jeju Air, and T’Way provide direct flights to Saipan from Seoul-Incheon. United Airlines flies three times a week from Tokyo-Narita, Japan, and daily from Guam. Hong Kong Airlines flies twice weekly from Hong Kong. Interisland travel between Saipan, Tinian, and Rota is provided by Star Marianas Air. For more information on The Marianas, visit www.mymarianas.com, Facebook/VisitTheMarianas, or Instagram @themarianas.
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