{"id":511509,"date":"2026-06-17T11:31:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T15:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/iqtek-foundation-golf-tournament-raises-rd6-5-million-for-education-and-inclusion\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T11:31:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T15:31:15","slug":"iqtek-foundation-golf-tournament-raises-rd6-5-million-for-education-and-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/sports\/iqtek-foundation-golf-tournament-raises-rd6-5-million-for-education-and-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"iQtek Foundation Golf Tournament raises RD$6.5 million for education and inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


RD$4.5 million will benefit people with disabilities through the Yo Tambi\u00e9n Puedo Foundation; RD$2 million will strengthen the iQ Academia educational program<\/strong>
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Puntacana.<\/strong>\u2014 The third edition of the Golf Invitational Tournament and iQtek Pro-Am left a social footprint of historic proportions for the event: RD$6,500,000<\/strong> raised over two days of competition at the Corales Golf Course of Puntacana Resort & Club this past June 12th and 13th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might be interested in<\/strong>: RD$4.5 million will benefit people with disabilities through the Yo Tambi\u00e9n Puedo Foundation; RD$2 million will strengthen the iQ Academia educational program<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of that total, RD$4,500,000<\/strong> were allocated entirely to the Yo Tambi\u00e9n Puedo Foundation, a Dominican organization that develops education, rehabilitation, and social integration programs for people with disabilities; while RD$2,000,000<\/strong> will strengthen the iQ Academy program of the iQtek Foundation itself, an initiative that promotes access to technological training for vulnerable Dominican youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glenda Borb\u00f3n<\/strong>, president of the iQtek Foundation, presided over the opening ceremony together with Mar\u00eda Esperanza Hach\u00e9<\/strong>, president of the Yo Tambi\u00e9n Puedo Foundation, who jointly performed the ceremonial first tee-off of the competitive day. \u201cIt fills us with satisfaction to celebrate the third edition of our Invitational Golf Tournament, an initiative that allows us to continue impacting lives through education, inclusion, and the development of talent in our country. Each year we take on the challenge of exceeding expectations and continuing to strengthen this social support platform, thanks to the backing of our partner brands,\u201d expressed Borb\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first day was the setting for the only Pro-Am at the social tournament level in the country, with the participation of 18 professional players from eight nations and one outstanding amateur. Competing for the Dominican Republic<\/strong> were professionals Willy Pumarol<\/strong> and Hiram Silfa<\/strong>. From the United States<\/strong>, Ryan Ellerbrock, Kameron Williams, Kevin Scherr, Leo Herrera, Luke Gifford, Anthony Garcia, Landon Michelson, JP Mehu, and Thomas Lilly<\/strong> stood out. Venezuela<\/strong> contributed Wolmer Murillo<\/strong> and Manuel Torres<\/strong>; Argentina<\/strong>, Jaime Lopez<\/strong> and Aram Yenidjeian<\/strong>; and the international field was completed by Brandon Lacasse (Canada), Linus Lilliedahl (Sweden),<\/strong> and Chris Paisley (England)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The professional field was accompanied by the veteran Dominican amateur Radham\u00e9s Pe\u00f1a<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On June 13, 128 golfers competed in a scramble<\/em> format in pairs, with a 25% handicap, distributed into categories A, B, and C. The day concluded with an exclusive themed party inspired by the 1960s Hamptons, enlivened by live music from the Glam Band<\/strong> at the Puntacana Club<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro-Am Winners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the individual professional category, the Venezuelan Manuel Torres<\/strong> took first place; the Dominican amateur Radham\u00e9s Pe\u00f1a<\/strong> took the second position; and the third place ended in a four-way tie between Kameron Williams, Willy Pumarol, Brandon Lacasse<\/strong> and Thomas Lilly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the team category, first place went to the team made up of Nicol\u00e1s Quintero, Jos\u00e9 Mella, and H\u00e9ctor Montes de Oca<\/strong>, together with professional Wolmer Murillo<\/strong>. Second place went to Yamil Alma, Sebasti\u00e1n Ramos, and Ney Deschamps<\/strong>, accompanied by professional Aram Yenidjeian<\/strong>. Third place went to Jos\u00e9 Cuello, Diego Pineda Jr., and Diego Pineda<\/strong>, under the guidance of professional Jaime L\u00f3pez<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tournament Winners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Category A<\/strong> \u2014 1st net place: Salvatore Bonarelli and Alberto Adams<\/strong>. 2nd net place: Oskar Arocha and Luis Arocha<\/strong>. 3rd net place: Diego Pineda father and son<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category B<\/strong> \u2014 1st net place: V\u00edctor Matos and Ernesto Mej\u00eda<\/strong>. 2nd net place: Joel Miqueo and Manuel Rivas<\/strong>. 3rd net place: Joel Guzm\u00e1n and Kelvin Guzm\u00e1n<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category C<\/strong> \u2014 1st net place: Vladimir Cruz and Jos\u00e9 Luis Castillo<\/strong>. 2nd net place: Juan F\u00e9lix Terrero and Ram\u00f3n Alberto Gonz\u00e1lez<\/strong>. 3rd net place: Wilson Ram\u00edrez and Edwin Ram\u00edrez<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Gross Score:<\/strong> George Riley and Luis Delgado<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special awards:<\/strong>
Longest drive (Hole 4): Gamal Dumit<\/strong>.
Most accurate drive (Hole 16): Steven Sindone<\/strong>.
Closest to the pin: Manuel Rivas (Hole 2), Luis Delgado (Hole 9)<\/strong> and Jorge Reynoso (Hole 11)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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