MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- Golfers from Marine Aircraft Group 12, and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron came out Friday for the first ever Kuni Cup Golf Tournament at Torii Pines golf course here Oct. 15.
A trophy and all the bragging rights were awarded to MAG-12 with a combined score of 567 to H&HS’s 595.
First place for the lowest net score went to Bryan J. Rupple and Matthew L. Doyle with a combined score of 63.
“This is a good win. H&HS was great competition,” said P.J. Kerr, claiming the trophy for MAG-12. “I can’t wait to play against Lt. Col. Coletta again next year.”
Kerr took home the award for the longest drive and Bill G. Slack won the closest to the pin competition.
There were 46 competitors from H&HS and MAG-12. Pairs from each team competed against each other making groups of four.
The weather was sunny, and throughout the day there was an abundance of laughter and sunscreen as competitors lathered up to keep from getting sunburned during the competition.
The groups golfed 18 holes together, taking the best score from each pair and contributing it into their final score.
Competitors were able to buy a mulligan when they registered.
The tournament lasted all day with a lunch break midway through.
The Family Readiness Program provided grilled burgers, hot dogs and complimenting side snacks.
The purpose of the tournament was to create some friendly competition, said Kerr.
When participants finished their last hole, they gathered to tally the scores.
“Sureit was a competition, but the most important thing is having fun,” said Richard K. Grainger, coordinator from H&HS.
Money raised through the tournament will help fund the Marine Corps Birthday Balls and Family Readiness Programs of the respective commands.