The 6th Friends Cup Park Golf Tournament 2024 (Himawari Park Golf Course, Hokuryu Town) 102 people played in good spirits despite temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius!

Monday, July 22, 2024

The 6th Friends Cup Park Golf Tournament was held on July 21 (Sun.) from 08:00 at the Himawari Park Golf Course in Hokuryu Town.

The 6th Friends Cup Park Golf Tournament 2024

This tournament is sponsored by companies and other organizations in Hokuryu Town where people who love park golf can deepen their friendship.

All players, including the top five male and female finishers, as well as players whose scores are higher than sixth place, will receive a raffle with prizes for everyone.

Greetings from the Organizer: Seicomart Hekisui, Tadashi Hiraiba, President

Today is the 6th annual Park Friends convention.
We thank all 102 people for joining us before the hour and for being able to hold the event early in the heat of the day.

(President: Mitsuyuki Koshida), Yamada Funeral Service (President: Yuzo Yamada), and Seicomart Hekisui (President: Tadashi Hiraba).

Many prizes were donated by Mr. Katsuzo Ito, Chairman of the Hokuryu Park Golf Association, Farm Kawashima (Representative Yasuhiro Kawashima), Farm Iwamoto (Representative Tadashi Iwamoto), and Kiyomi Kitajima. Thank you very much.

It is expected to be very hot today, so please take extra precautions, including water supply, to stay in good physical condition.

Last but not least, Mrs. Taeko Yamada, wife of President Yamada, who cooperated with this convention from the beginning, passed away on the 7th of this month. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences.

Now, I would like to start play after explaining the referee's notes, etc. Thank you very much," said Tadashi Haniba.

Explanation of rules: Katsuzo Ito, Chairman, Hokuryu Park Golf Association

I hope you will take care to stay healthy and drink plenty of water today."

This tournament will be held in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Japan Park Golf Association.

Regarding the local rule, if you enter the old cup or the water intake, we would like to ask you to bring it out to the nearest point, away from the cup, and resume play.

On the Dragon Course, No. 7, if you hit into the water, go back to where you entered and resume play unplayable.

The termination shall be 8. Thank you for your cooperation. That is all," said Chairman Ito, explaining the local rules.

102 participants from all provinces

❂ Total 102: 58 males and 44 females

❂ Takikawa City (12), Shin Totsukawa Town (14), Imoseguro Town (8), Numata Town (8), Chichibubetsu Town (4), Fukagawa City (4), Amaryu Town (2), Ashibetsu City (1), Amaryu Town (1), Utashinai City (1), Tomamae Town (1), Sunagawa City (3), Wakkanai City (2), Rumoi City (20), Hokuryu Town (25)

The oldest resident of Hokuryu Town, Mr. Rokusaburo Nakayama (94 years old), will participate again this year. Rokusaburo Nakayama is 94 years old and full of vitality!

Play 4 courses, 36 holes

The day was hot, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, and over three hours of heated play from 8:10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Keep hydrated and take it easy.

It's hot! Are you all right? Take it easy!" Everyone was concentrating on their play!

I play every day, so even when it's hot, my body moves surprisingly well!

I just have fun while dealing with my body," said a smiling participant. said a participant with a smile.

From time to time, we took a good supply of water from our water bottles to keep us hydrated and ready to play.

score tabulation

After completing the 36 holes, everyone is tallying up their scores.

Playoffs and championship game

There were three players with the top score of 102 points! A playoff decider was held.

Announcement of results: Awards and prizes for 1st to 5th places

The winners of the men's and women's competitions were Mr. Kaname Yoh & Mrs. Mika!
Congratulations!

youth

• 1st:Mr. Kaname Aiba, 102 (Rumoi City)
• 2nd place:Mr. Shigeo Yokomizo (Numata Town)
• 3rd place:Mr. Kimihiko Nakatsuka (Tomamae City)
• 4th:104. Mr. Ken Noguchi (Takikawa City)
• 5th:104. Mr. Katsuzo Ito (Hokuryu Town)

girl

• 1st:Ms. Mika Ichiba (Rumoi City)
• 2nd place:104, Ms. Eiko Terayama (Sunagawa City)
• 3rd place:Ms. Hitomi Ikeda (Amaryu Town)
• 4th:Ms. Shizue Takano (Rumoi City)
• 5th:110, Ms. Hiroko Omori (Shin Totsukawa Town)

Prize presentation: All participants after 6th place will be selected by drawing for a prize.

After 6th place, a raffle will be held in order of rank, and prizes will be awarded to all participants.

Luxury prizes include melons, watermelons, rice, beer, sweets, cup noodles, etc.


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