MULLET BAY:--- The St Maarten Golf Association SMGA donated big again in 2014 to the following pre-selected community organizations:
- No Kidding With Our Kids Foundation
- LAB Sports Academy
- Generation New Status STM Band
- Junior Golf Foundation of St. Maarten
A total of USD 14,000 was donated towards the 4 community organizations to help each foundation in further achieving their goals and to increase the development of children in St. Maarten through after school activities focused on education and sports.
The donations were the result of the very successful 22nd annual St. Maarten Open Golf Tournament that was hosted by the SMGA from April 25 - 27 at the Mullet Bay Golf Course. The SMGA donated the net proceeds of the two day tournament to these charity organizations.
The success of the tournament was largely due to the tremendous support that the SMGA received from the Mullet Bay Golf Course, sponsors from both the local and international business community, the record number of 101 participants from all over the World, and the numerous volunteers. During the 2 day tournament wonderful prizes were raffled and auctioned off that helped greatly with raising extra money for the selected community organizations.
Each of the organizations were involved during the tournament, with volunteers helping out on the course as golf marshals as well as in the hospitality area and assisting during all the activities that made the tournament such a success.
The SMGA is a non-profit organization of avid golfers that promotes the practice of the game of golf and to foster community sense. The SMGA organizes golf matches and tournaments for its members and non-members and donates proceeds that are made through membership fees and during these events like the St. Maarten Open to multiple community organizations on the island.
If you like more information or schedule an interview with the SMGA President Mr. Keith Graham, please call Marc van Iersel at +1721-5202901 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The board of the SMGA consists of:
Keith Graham : President
Marc van Iersel : Vice-President
Greg Whyte : Secretary
Mark Hanauer : Treasurer
Rodney Tackling : Tournament Director
Ricardo Perez : Director of Fundraising
Ivan Havertong : Member
Jan-Peter Holtland : Member
