Friday, June 14, 2024
The Hokuryu-cho Himawari Longevity Federation Park Golf Tournament was held at 08:00 on June 12 (Wed.) at the Hokuryu-cho Himawari Park Golf Course.
Hokuryu Town Sunflower Longevity Association Park Golf Tournament
Organized by Himawari Longevity Federation, Secretariat by Hokuryu-cho Social Welfare Association
29 members participated
Twenty-nine members of the Hokuryu-cho Himawari Longevity Association participated, and the event was held in good spirits and harmony.
Gorgeous prizes
The tournament will offer great prizes to the winners, runners-up, 3rd to 10th place, and hole-in-one.
4 courses, 36 holes
The competition is played in groups of four, over four courses and 36 holes. Rules are in accordance with the rules of the NPO International Park Golf Association.
There are four courses at the Himawari Park Golf Course: the Yew Course, the Sunflower Course, the Sakura Course, and the Dragon Course.
The highest standard of lawn, which is ranked first or second in the entire province.
The Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Park Golf Course features a spectacular view surrounded by 2 million sunflowers in summer and well-maintained grass of the highest standard.
The lawn is carefully cared for (mowing, watering, etc.) every day except during the winter months.
We often hear participants say, "The condition of the grass is so excellent that it competes for the first or second place in the whole province.
The competition is set against the backdrop of a vast sunflower field that has been developed in advance of summer.
opening ceremony
The competition began shortly after 8:00 a.m. and lasted approximately two and a half hours of heated competition.
Moderator: Michito Nakamura, Executive Director, Hokuryu-cho Social Welfare Association
The moderator was Michito Nakamura, Secretary General of the Hokuryu-cho Social Welfare Association.
Greetings from Chairman Koji Kawada
This tournament is a qualifier for the Sorachi Federation of Senior Citizens Clubs Golf Tournament to be held in Chichibubetsu-cho on Thursday, July 4.
Chichibubetsu is a neighboring town, and I am sure you are familiar with the course. It would be great if all of you could do very well in that tournament, but today is the qualifying round. I wish you all the best of luck in the competition.
Please take good care of yourself, it will be hot, so please stay hydrated and play while considering measures to prevent heat stroke. Good luck today!" said Chairman Kawada.
Start of competition
A cold, fresh breeze blew through the air, making it a perfect day for park golf!
Everyone played with smiles, energy and fun!
Announcement of results and prize presentation
championship
- Men's winner: Mr. Katsuzo Ito
- Women's winner: Ms. Etsuko Oji
hole in one
- Men: Mr. Susumu Yotsuji
- Female: Ms. Michiko Hasegawa
each prize
You'll have to open and see the gorgeous prizes!
With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers, the senior citizens' club members enjoy the healthy sport of "Park Golf" with a healthy and energetic mind and body.
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◇ Reporting and writing by Ikuko Terauchi (Photography and editorial assistance by Noboru Terauchi) 
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