Minj to host golf tourney

MORE than 150 golfers from around Papua New Guinea will compete in the inaugural McRoyal Hotel three-man ambrose tournament this weekend at the Minj Golf Club in Jiwaka.
The two-day tournament starts tomorrow and golfers from Port Moresby, Lae, Madang, Mt Hagen, Goroka and other centres will play at the 18-hole course.
Tournament major sponsor and owner of McRoyal Hotel Lekson Wantaki said the tournament was an opportunity for golfers to exhibit their talent and for Minj golf club to showcase its course, which was upgraded in 2016.
“When I started The McRoyal Hotel in Mt Hagen in 2015, I was committed to giving back to the community as much I was committed to setting a high standard in our local hospitality industry,” Wantaki said.
“And being a local businessman and golfer myself, it was only fitting that I come in as the sponsor to this tournament.”
First place winners of the tournament will win a weekend getaway package, courtesy of The McRoyal Hotel. Prizes: Champions – Each player of the winning team gets a three-night weekend getaway for two inclusive of accommodation with meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at The McRoyal Hotel worth almost K10,000; Runners-up – The each player gets a two-night weekend getaway for two, inclusive of accommodation plus meals worth close to K7000; Third place – The players get a one-night weekend getaway inclusive of meals and accommodation worth K4,000.
Other prizes in the form of home appliances from and household goods will also be given to the other teams who finish between fourth place and 17th, giving an opportunity to all golfers to walk away with something.
“It’s also great opportunity for our golfers to enjoy the recently upgraded Minj golf course, enjoy the province and for the winning teams to experience a one-of-a-kind stay at The McRoyal,” Wantaki said.