Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Cheryl Dilgard | Winners of the 2008 Guantanamo Open from left to right.Tracy Kiser, Brandy Camera,...... read more read more
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By Cheryl Dilgard
Joint Task Force Guantanamo Public Affairs
GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA - Sixty people gave their best swing for a chance to win the 2008 GTMO open, in which three females and 58 males played the 18-hole course. The tournament, using the Peoria Format, was held Saturday and Sunday.
"We numbered 18 golf balls, each representing a hole of the same number, than put them in a box. After a player had completed the course, they would draw six balls and then add their scores for only those six holes," explained John Tully, Morale Welfare and Recreation operations manager.
Golfers had the option of playing both days and using their best score or playing one day only. The tournament was set up as a two-day tournament to give everyone an opportunity to play.
"Some people have to work during the weekend and we wanted to give everyone a chance to play, so we opened the tournament up for Saturday and Sunday," Tully said.
Although many people were very serious about their golf game, most players were out on the field for the love of the game. Even those who don't golf on a regular basis enjoyed the opportunity of participating.
"I play about four times a year back home, and I'm not very good. It's a lot more fun here because the golf course is so unique," said Gerald Nugent.
The tournament provided trophies for the winners as well as a variety of prizes from sponsors that were given away in a drawing at the tournament dinner, which followed on Sunday evening.
The winners of the 2008 GTMO Open:
1st place Men's- Cory Becher, 2nd place Men's- Mike Teras, 3rd place Men's- Carl Davis
1st place Women's - Cecil "Penncille" Penaflorida, 2nd place Women's- Brandy Camera.
Lowest gross score for males, Mike Teras. Lowest gross score for females, Cecil "Penncille" Penaflorida.
| Date Taken: | 05.30.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 06.03.2008 09:00 |
| Story ID: | 20054 |
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