The Jack Nicklaus National Invitational (JNNI), formerly known as the Jack Nicklaus International Invitational (JNII), concluded its highly anticipated event at Sta. Elena Golf Club on April 15.
A total of 192 golf enthusiasts from across the Philippines gathered to participate in this tournament, showcasing their skills and camaraderie in a friendly yet competitive atmosphere.
The highlight of the event came with the crowning of the overall champions, Noli Gusi and Ruel Cabral, who emerged victorious after a thrilling competition among 96 pairs of golfers. Gusi and Cabral clinched the title when they beat the pair of Jody Yuquico and Joseph Anthony Bautista by one point, finishing with an impressive 47 Net Stableford points. The victorious duo received the coveted National Champion trophy from RIZGOLF, along with an array of exciting prizes.
Gusi and Cabral each received a Samsonite Niar Expandable Spinner valued at P29,150 and an expense-paid trip to Columbus, Ohio, USA, valued at P450,000 per player.
This exclusive experience includes round-trip airfare to the USA, four days and three nights of VIP accommodation with airport transfers, two rounds of golf at Ohio State University Golf Club’s Scarlet Course, a Jack Nicklaus Museum Tour, one-day VIP access to the PGA Tour’s Memorial Tournament hosted by Mr. Jack Nicklaus himself, and other exciting gifts from the Nicklaus Company.
The runner-up position was secured by Joseph Anthony Bautista and Jody Yujuico, who also displayed impressive performances with 46 Net Stableford points. They were each awarded an Overnight Stay at Tirta Properties valued at P40,000, a Samsonite Magnum Spinner valued at P39,900, and a crystal trophy from RIZGOLF.
The success of the Jack Nicklaus National Invitational 2024 was made possible by the generous support of sponsors like BDO, Samsonite Philippines, Bellevue Hotels & Resorts, Villa Medica Philippines, and Peerless Corporation, who demonstrated unwavering commitment to the event and the sport.
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