The 4th GFDD Golf Tournament successfully brings together our supporters

Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) celebrated its 4th Golf Tournament with the participation of over 70 players that gathered to play in the prestigious Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Miami, Florida.

The tournament, already a GFDD tradition, was attended by leading figures from the philanthropic field, prominent sports figures and other friends who through the years have supported GFDD’s programs, which seek to foster social, economic, democratic and cultural advancement in the Dominican Republic and throughout the Western Hemisphere.

During a delicious brunch before starting the game, players were welcomed by GFDD Executive Director Natasha Despotovic, who appreciated the support offered to the foundation and its work. “We hope you like our projects, and we hope you will continue to be a member of our big, worldwide community”, she conveyed. Former President of the Dominican Republic and President of GFDD, Dr. Leonel Fernández, officially kick-started the event.

After the golf tournament was played and everyone enjoyed a great day, all gathered at the Alhambra Ballroom, where the Executive Director of GFDD thanked the public for the support given to this event and the Foundation since the beginning. “We are grateful for the unconditional endorsement you have always given us, and we urge you to continue supporting the various initiatives developed by GFDD”, said Ms. Despotovic.

Mr. Ricardo Jacobo, GFDD collaborator, highlighted the great academic and cultural contribution provided by the institution and thanked the support received from the players and sponsors, contributing to exceed revenue targets set for this edition of the tournament, the first one held in the city of Miami, Florida.

Dr. Fernández and Ms. Despotovic presented the 2014 GFDD CUP to the winning team. Vice President of Dominican Republic, Margarita Cedeño de Fernández, was also present at the awards ceremony.

Willy Pumarol, Technical Director of the tournament, was in charge of the announcement of the winners in the various categories:

• 1st Place Net (62, scorecard playoff on #7) – Andrés Marranzini and Domingo Bermúdez
  
• 2nd Place Net (62 score) Luis Carbuccia and Milvio Coiscou
  
• 3rd Place Net (63 score) – Chris McNeal and Dave Ayyar
  
• 4th Place Net (64 score) – Rafael Pérez and César Castro
  
• 5th Place Net (65 score) – Al Rahm and Alexander Ojea
  
• 1st Place Gross (63, scorecard playoff on #7) – Manoj Bhatti and Steve Myrick
  
• Closest to the pin #2 – Veronika Lancaster
  
• Closest to the pin #8 – Ferdinando Lamarche
  
• Closest to the pin #12 – Michael Beharry
  
• Closest to the pin #14 – Miguel A. Álvarez
  
• Longest Drive #6 – Chris Mc Neal

At the end of the ceremony Ms. Despotovic invited the public to participate again in the next tournament, to be held on September 29 at the Fresh Meadow Country Club in Long Island.

GFDD acknowledges the support and sponsorship of all individuals and institutions that contributed to the success of the 2014 edition of the GFDD Golf Tournament, and all participating individuals and corporations for their financial contributions, enabling the Foundation to continue implementing programs in areas such as economic and social development, education, health, culture, international relations, defense and security, information and communications technologies; governance and democracy, environment, globalization, and regional integration.

GFDD thanks their sponsors, including: Forbes República Dominicana, Banca Peravia, Overseas Infrastructures & Services, Brilliance Realty Group, Signs Factory, Sunnest, Tecnhospital, SRL, González & Coiscou, Tropigas, Mayors, Ron Barceló, César Motors, Bryan Pena, Mahou, Ketel One Vodka, Buchanan’s, Newtech, Cassia, among others.

Please visit: www.gfddgolf.org