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Shanghai: Silport teed off its 2006 competition season when 134 members and guests turned out to contest the Spring Membership Cup under sunny and warm conditions.
Playing on the clubĄ¯s Championship Course (West and Center layouts), Park K. Chan proved the dominant player as the South Korean businessman stayed true to his 3.6 handicap when he shot a 3-over 75 to claim the low gross honor by an impressive four strokes. For his effort, Park received a trophy and a Nike cash coupon valued at RMB5,000. Kim Guangxia was a distance second after a round of 79.
Kim Yang maintained the South Korean dominance when the local consulate general, a 14.4 handicap, shot an 86 for a 71.6 nett and the low nett prize. Twelve handicap Chen Zhangnin was runner-up with a nett 72 after carding an 84.
Chen Jen showed that she was in good form in the early season as the former Shanghai-level tennis player won the ladies low nett. The 12 handicap, a Silport founding member who plays twice a week, shot an 85 for a nett 73 score.
Other winners on the day included Lee Nina and Craig Peacock who each claimed a longest drive, while Yang Fanling and Lee Renheng won the nearest-the-pin prizes.
Among the guests, Gu Binan had the guest low gross, while Yin Zhuhe was the guest low nett.
The camaraderie of the season-opening tournament was evident at the after party as Bonne Sante hosted a wine tasting party to let the players try vintages from Spain, Italy, America and Australia, among others.
A prize presentation was then held as the members and guests had their dinner as the show featured a lucky draw, games, dancing from the caddies and a visual display of SilportĄ¯s recent honors and activities.
The Spring Membership Cup marks the start of SilportĄ¯s tournament season as several new club competitions, designed to please both the low and high handicaps alike, are currently in the planning.
Silport would like to thanks the Spring Cup sponsors: Nike Golf, Mizuno, Yamaha, Sanyo, DbTel, Aon-COFCO Insurance brokers, Clark Hatch Fitness Center, the Yoga Center, Absolute Golf, Shanghai JW Marriott Hotel, Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel and the Four Seasons Hotel.
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