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Last Saturday the 21st of March, Neit Nivar and Pedro Goico became the winners of the 16th edition of the Charles T. Manatt Memorial Ambassador’s Cup, hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic (AMCHAMDR).
The tournament, played on the Teeth of the Dog golf course at Casa de Campo, is an important fundraising activity for the AMCHAMDR, with funds raised to support their numerous social responsibility programs in the areas of community development and basic education.
Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic, Patrick Dunn, had the honor of symbolically teeing off the contest at 8am. Following which more than 120 local and foreign players headed out onto the Teeth of the Dog, and enjoyed an excellent morning of golf on the Caribbean’s #1 course!
Among the players taking part was Edwin Dominici, Dominican Navy Vice Admiral, as well as Juan José Arteaga, who won the 2nd place in the C category of the tournament.
The special prize for the “Closest to the Pin” went to Jabar Singh, while Carlos Baez took home the other special award for the “Longest Drive”.
The prize-giving ceremony was held at the Flamboyan Conference Center at the Casa de Campo Hotel, where participants also enjoyed a great lunch.
AMCHAMDR Golf Tournament Results The winners and results of the 16th annual AMCHAMDR golf tournament are as follows: Gross Champions: Neit Nivar and Pedro Goico A Division Champions: Luis Álvarez y Julio de Jesus 63 Runners-up: Daniel Hernández y Leo Pérez 64 Third place: Luis Namnum y Frank Adames 65 B Division Champions:Pedro Oller y Mariano Briceño 62 Runners-up: Leo Morales y Carlos Morillo 63 Third place: Ottoniel Aybar y Juan Morel 63 C Division Champions: Modesta Alma y Antonio Alma 68 Runners-up: Juan José Arteaga y Julio Cross 68 Third place: Paul Sánchez y Enrique Pacheco 69The following collection of photos were taken by Alejandro Heredia during the Charles T. Manatt Memorial Ambassador’s Cup, hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic (AMCHAMDR):
About AMCHAMDR The American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic is a non-profit organization that seeks to strengthen the development of trade ties between both countries through the strengthening of free enterprise, investment promotion, community service, improving government relations and international and service to its members. Founded on November 8, 1923 it has a membership of more than 2,700 businesses and professional firms in Santo Domingo and nine provincial offices.