PGA Ocean’s 4 Reinforces Dominican Golf Leadership
For the fifth consecutive year, PGA Ocean’s 4 continues strengthening its position as the official venue of the Grand Thomas Celebrity Classic.
Moreover, the successful 19th edition of the tournament reaffirmed the Dominican Republic as the top golf destination in the Caribbean.
The event took place at the prestigious PGA Ocean’s 4 golf course in Playa Nueva Romana. In addition, it gathered national and international golf figures in a world-class setting.
Golf, Tourism, and Economic Development
Haime Thomas Frias, President of the Quality Life Foundation, opened the ceremony. The tournament welcomed 110 golfers from different countries.
Furthermore, the event was led by the Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Raquel Peña. She emphasized golf’s role in tourism growth and economic development.
According to Peña, tournaments like this strengthen the country’s international reputation as the “Best Golf Destination in the Caribbean.”
She also highlighted the government’s commitment to sports and tourism diversification under President Luis Abinader’s administration.
In addition, Peña mentioned that the Dominican Republic will host the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. Therefore, the country continues consolidating its global sports presence.
Recognition for Chris Jones and Equifax
During the ceremony, Vice President Raquel Peña honored Chris Jones, President of Equifax for Latin America and the Caribbean.
The recognition celebrated his professional career and Equifax’s continued support of the tournament.
In response, Jones expressed gratitude and highlighted the event’s importance for tourism promotion in the Dominican Republic.
Live Broadcast Expands Tournament Reach
Jimmy Frias Velázquez, CEO of Public Marketing, announced important media coverage for the tournament.
For the second consecutive year, the event was broadcast live on Teleuniverso. In addition, viewers could follow the competition through the HT Group and Canal 29 YouTube channels.
Frias Velázquez also celebrated the tournament’s long history. He noted that the Grand Thomas Celebrity Classic has completed 36 stops across major golf destinations in the Dominican Republic.
Grand Thomas Celebrity Classic 2025 Results
The competition followed the pair scramble format under the technical direction of Rafael Octavio Castillo.
As a result, players competed in an atmosphere of sportsmanship and camaraderie.
Category A Winners
- 1st Place – Fabio Balbuena & Alejandro Valdez
- 2nd Place – César Rodríguez & Pablo Rodríguez
- 3rd Place – Luis Ángel Pérez & Rafael Adames
Category B Winners
- 1st Place – Víctor Collado & Carlos Ramírez
- 2nd Place – Amín Abel & Ángel Gil
- 3rd Place – Kelvin Guzmán & Joel Guzmán
Category C Winners
- 1st Place – Jean Suriel & Ricardo Perelló
- 2nd Place – Stanley Reynoso & Javier Reynoso
- 3rd Place – José Tavárez & Carlos De Linares
Upcoming Stops on the Tournament Circuit
The Grand Thomas Celebrity Classic will continue with two additional tournaments later this year.
The next stop will take place on October 4th at Playa Dorada Golf Club in Puerto Plata. Afterwards, the final stop will be held on October 11th at Las Aromas Golf Club in Santiago.
Therefore, the tournament continues expanding its legacy within Dominican golf.
