Resounding success at the second stop of the Grand Thomas Celebrity Classic in Puerto Plata
The Grand Thomas Celebrity Classic experienced a memorable day as it celebrated its second stop at the Playa Dorada golf course in Puerto Plata. The event, which is part of the commemorative activities for its twentieth anniversary, brought together 120 players, business leaders, and prominent figures in an atmosphere of high competition and camaraderie.
The initiative, promoted by Quality Life Foundation and organized under the logistics of PublicMarketing, reaffirms its position as a fundamental pillar in the Dominican Republic’s golf calendar after two decades of history.
Personalities and recognitions
The ceremony was attended by Haime Thomas Frías, founder of the tournament and president of the Quality Life Foundation, accompanied by the mayor of Santiago, Ulises Rodríguez, and the senator of Puerto Plata, Ginnette Bournigal. The highlight of the day was the tribute paid to Augusto Reyes Vargas, who was recognized for his impeccable career and valuable contributions to the development of golf in the country, also having the honor of performing the opening tee shot.
The competition, held under the scramble format, brought together the elite of golf in one of the most iconic settings on the Dominican north coast.
Second stop honor roll
After an intense day of play, the final results in the different categories were as follows:
- Category A: First place for Denny Ureña and Ramses Peguero; followed by Carlos Rodoli and Fabio Balbuena; and third place for Bryan Ramírez and Alberto Ortega.
- Category B: The winners were David Rosario and Ricardo Díaz, escorted by William Núñez and Eduardo Molina, while Mark Fraser and Emilio Vásquez took third place.
- Category C: Héctor Bido and Rafael Fernández took first place, followed by Stanley Reynoso and Javier Reynoso in second, and Ijoni Barrientos along with Manuel Gil in third.
This twentieth edition has been made possible thanks to the solid support of a broad group of strategic allies, among which Banreservas, the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Sports, Cibao International Airport, and various leading brands in the commercial, industrial, and tobacco sectors that support national sports stand out.
