PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Golf Association (SMGA) has announced it will host its 22nd St. Maarten Open on April 26-27, 2014.
This year's open expects more than 80 players in attendance hailing from St. Maarten/St. Martin and other Caribbean islands such as Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Curacao, Guadeloupe, St. Kitts and the U.S. Virgin Islands as well as Europe and the U.S.
The open is held to aid the local St. Maarten community with the majority of the proceeds donated to local organizations. Previous beneficiaries include Art Saves Lives Foundation, Belvedere Community Association, Generation New Status STM Band, I Can Foundation, Imbali Center, Key to Freedom, L.C. Fleming Hospital, Mental Health Foundation, No Kidding with Our Kids Foundation, St. Maarten Medical Center and Repair of Broken Walls Community.
The St. Maarten Open also assists in funding the SMGA Junior Golf program which teaches children the basics of the game in an after-school program. Qualified junior golfers can also enhance their skills through professional instruction.
The 22nd St. Maarten Open is currently sponsored by Platinum Sponsors Coca Cola, Anderson Fabrics, Bank of Nova Scotia and Electec NV. There are multiple sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, contact Ricardo Perez at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (721) 543-6040 ext. 3801.
For more information on St. Maarten, visit the official site of the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau at www.VacationStMaarten.com.
