Trukai gives K50,000 to Morobe Golf Tournament

The second edition of the Morobe Golf Legends is set to take place early next month with a prize money of over K200, 000 and it is expected to have over 40 professional and amateur golfers participate.

As a National Title, the PNG Senior Open sits alongside the PNG Open as one of the two premiere events in the PNG Golf Calendar.

Trukai Industries has renewed its support for this event announcing their commitment of K50, 000 as Gold Sponsors. 

Marketing Manager for Trukai Industries Maryanne Tom announced the renewed sponsorship of the tournament.

‘The Morobe Golf Legends Tournament is an event that brings the Lae business community together and we are proud to be a part of this as it signifies our support towards the city, its communities and businesses,” said Tom.

Club President of Lae Golf Club Phil Hommelhoff said this year will be the second edition of the Morobe Golf Legends and with Trukai Industries’ commitment it guarantees a successful tournament.

“Having drawn on the positives and negatives of last year's eminently successful tournament, we expect this year to build on that success and provide the Professionals and Amateurs alike a sensational tournament,” said Hommelhoff.

The big name golfers participating this year include Andre Stolz, Guy Wall, Brad Burns and Tim Elliott with notable Americans Shaquille Mongol and Perry Parker.

The Morobe Legends Golf Tournament is scheduled to take place on September 1 to 3 at the Lae Golf Club.