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With a score of 67, Neit Nivar and José Alejandro Cerda emerged as the Charles T. Manatt Memorial Ambassador’s Cup 2024 winners. The 24th edition of the iconic golf tournament organized by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic took place on June 8 at the Teeth of the Dog golf course in Casa de Campo, La Romana.

The event began at 8:30 a.m. following the national anthem and a welcome speech by Edwin De Los Santos, president of AMCHAMDR, who highlighted the importance of the Ambassador’s Cup and its significance to the American Chamber of Commerce.

Following this, Juan Velázquez, vice president and administrator of Costasur/Casa de Campo, officially opened the event, encouraging the players to give their best and uphold the integrity of the competition. Janiris de Peña, director of JDP Caribbean Golf, explained the rules and details of the game, followed by De Los Santos, who then performed the ceremonial tee-off, marking the official start of the tournament.

Throughout the Ambassador’s Cup, 112 players enjoyed a competitive yet friendly tournament, which used a two-person scramble format. By 3:30 p.m., the golfers had completed all 18 holes. They then gathered at the driving range for lunch and the award ceremony.

The Winners

In Category A, José Alfredo Rizek and José Armando Cuello won first place with a net score of 65. Anthony Jiminian and Alberto Menicucci took second place with 67 strokes (decided by tiebreaker), and Wilfredo Baquero and Erick Broberg secured third place with 67 strokes.

In Category B, José Zapata and Luis Miniño claimed first place with a net score of 64. Walter Schall and Rafael Vidal took second place with 67 strokes (decided by tiebreaker), followed by Manuel Martínez and Sebastián Jiménez in third place, also with 67 strokes.

In Category C, Franklin Glass and Elías Pablo won first place with a net score of 63. Jorge Pedersen and Roberto Serrano followed in second place with 69 strokes (decided by tiebreaker), and Fernando Castro and Luis Bencosme took third place with 69 strokes.

Among the special awards, Harry Heinsen won “Longest Drive,” and Fernando Castro won “Closest to the Pin.”

The award ceremony took place at the Driving Range at Teeth of the Dog in Casa de Campo, where players, board members, and guests also enjoyed lunch.

Sponsors and Partners

The Ambassador’s Cup 2024 golf tournament was sponsored by members of the exclusive Elite Circle, including AES Dominicana, Barrick Pueblo Viejo, Cervecería Nacional Dominicana, Citi, HIT Puerto Río Haina, DP World, Grupo Humano, Inicia, Grupo Martí, Altice Dominicana, Grupo Viamar, Grupo Rica, Grupo SID, Grupo Punta Cana, Grupo Estrella, and Squire Patton Boggs.

Casa de Campo, Banco BHD, Banco Santa Cruz, Scotiabank, and CEPM were the platinum sponsors.

Gold sponsors included Banreservas, Seguros Reservas, Claro, BM Cargo, DPH, Brugal, Universal, Mardom, Asociación Popular de Ahorros y Préstamos, Delta, and CORPID.

Other companies that collaborated in the tournament were Bepensa, Cortes Hermanos, Procigar, Bermúdez, La Aurora, Perrier, Rannik, Crowley, Evergo, Energas, Café Santo Domingo, and Cava Alta.

AMCHAMDR extends its gratitude to Casa de Campo and Costa Sur for hosting the event at their prestigious world-class golf course for our 24th edition of the Ambassador’s Cup.

About the Charles T. Manatt Memorial Ambassador’s Cup

Charles Taylor Manatt served as the United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic from 1999 to 2001, representing President Bill Clinton’s administration. Ambassador Manatt conceived the idea of the Ambassador’s Cup golf tournament, organized by the American Chamber of Commerce since 2000.

The diplomat envisioned the tournament as an opportunity for successful businesspeople to contribute to the institution, work for the common good, and have fun while doing it, or in his own words: “an opportunity for those who have done well, to do good, and have fun doing it.”