NUSTAR Golf 2025 Draws Over 120 Players in Cebu Invitational Tournament

The NUSTAR Golf Tournament 2025 wrapped up on a high note at the scenic Alta Vista Golf and Country Club on July 25, 2025, following a full day of competitive play.

The tournament gathered over 120 players from Cebu, across the Philippines, and abroad, with a mix of top amateur golfers and invited professionals. Played in a 2-man scramble format with sequential tee-offs, the event provided an exciting and inclusive competition experience for all participants.

Emerging as champions in Division I were Jung Su Park and Nam Deok Yi, who clinched the top spot by countback after finishing with a 61. They were followed closely by first runners-up Rico Rey Holganza and Grace Quintanilla, also with a 61, and second runners-up Marlo Cugtas and Jung Bum Woo with a 62. In Division II, Kevin Charles dela Cerna and Jan Piolo Obial took the championship with a net 67, while Sang Min Ju and Soo Man Lee secured first runner-up honors by countback over Gerrald Tan and Mon Bonilla, both pairs posting a 69.

Special awards were also handed out for the Fun Holes. Ricky Libago won Nearest to the Pin on Hole #2 with a shot landing just 3 feet 11 inches from the cup. Charles Francis Tiu recorded the Longest Drive on Hole #10 with a powerful 320-yard drive. Marlo Cugtas claimed the Most Accurate Drive on Hole #11, and Kwang Il Park holed the Longest Putt on Hole #18, sinking it from 31 feet.

“The NUSTAR Golf Tournament 2025 is more than just a tournament, it’s our way of bringing together the people who matter the most to us. Not in the boardroom or ballroom, but out in the fairway, under the sun and the wind in an environment that’s both relaxed and rewarding,” said NUSTAR Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Sean Knights.

Off the course, participants enjoyed a full program of side activities including a welcome reception, sponsor exhibits, and a festive awards ceremony. These events highlighted NUSTAR’s dedication to supporting sports tourism and elevating luxury lifestyle experiences in Cebu.

About NUSTAR Resort & Casino Cebu

NUSTAR Resort &Casino Cebu (stylized as NUSTAR), the Philippines’ first and only premier integrated resort in the Visayas and Mindanao regions, offers world-class entertainment, luxury accommodations, diverse dining, and curated retail. Owned and operated by Universal Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (UHRI), NUSTAR is home to the region's largest gaming floor, The Mall – the first and only luxury shopping mall in the area, Fili Hotel, The Boardwalk, and the ultra-luxury NUSTAR Hotel. Explore our offerings at www.nustar.ph.

NUSTAR Executives and special guests pose for the ceremonial tee off. From left to right: Senior Vice President for Casino Marketing, Mr. Ray Shih; Mr. Ramon Chu; Senior Vice President forGaming and Integrated Resort Operations, Mr. Trevor Hammond; Mr. Richard Yap; Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Sean Knights; Senior Vice President for Slot Machines, Mr. Michael Krispli; and Assistant Vice President for Electronic Gaming, Mr. Fabio Moretti.

NUSTAR COO Mr. Sean Knights addressing the guests in his welcome speech during the awarding ceremony of NUSTAR Golf 2025.

Mr. Ray Shih, Senior Vice President for Casino Marketing, with the champions of Division I,Mr. Jung Su Park and Mr. Nam Deok Yi.

Mr. Trevor Hammond, NUSTAR SVP for Gaming and Integrated Resort Operations, with the champions of Division II, Mr. Kevin Charles dela Cerna and Mr. Jan Piolo Obial.