Buk bilong Pikinini Hosts a Winning Education Charity Golf Tournament
Kumul Petroleum Holdings Team #1 Claims the Champion’s Trophy!
Port Moresby, 13 October 2025 — The greens of the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club came alive on Friday 10th of October as Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP), with the support of Ela Motors, hosted its anticipated Education Charity Golf Tournament — a day filled with fun, friendly competition, and community spirit, all in support of early childhood education across Papua New Guinea.
Golfers teed off after being warmly welcomed by BbP staff and students, who proudly showcased their counting and greeting skills.
Hole sponsors on the day included 2 Fast Motors, Trukai Industries, The National, Ilimo Dairy, Deloitte, and The Corps, who all added to the vibrant and supportive atmosphere on the course.
After an exciting round of golf, it was Kumul Petroleum Holdings Team #1 who emerged victorious, taking home four 40-inch Smart TVs donated by Ela Motors, along with mixed hampers and Meat Haus vouchers.
Air Niugini claimed the runner-up spot, winning one 40-inch flatscreen TV (donated by NWTL), solar light kits from PNG Solar Supply, and library books and hampers from BbP. The third-place prize went to Kumul Petroleum Holdings Team #2, who received one 40-inch TV from Ela Motors, stationery hampers, and Meat Haus vouchers. All winners proudly took home beautifully crafted trophies sponsored by Trophy Haus.
Additional prizes brought plenty of laughter and friendly rivalry, with awards for:
Longest Drive: Vagi James (Moni Plus)
Closest to the Pin: Rosalind Taufa (Air Niugini)
Nearest to the Pin: Agnes Bayang (MVIL)
Tarzan Award (ball into the trees): Peter Davies (Ela Motors)
Crocodile Award (ball into the pond): Vincent Tinoi
Best Dressed Buggy: Theodist
The excitement continued into the evening with a lively raffle draw, featuring prizes donated by Hilton Hotel, BNBM, Hannah’s Beauty Box, Meat Haus, Ela Motors, Trukai, Panamex Pacific Ltd, Niugini Naturals, Mojo Restaurant, Vodafone, Waterfront Foodworld, and Crown Hotel.
Throughout the day, participants enjoyed a delicious breakfast sponsored by Waterfront Foodworld, 9 Mile Farm, Zenag, and Sanitarium, and tasty on-course snacks from Lae Biscuit Company and Supreme Industries, with drinks provided by Ilimo, Mojo’s, Alibi Bar & Grill, and CPL Group.
A healthy dinner, prepared by the BbP team, capped off the evening — made possible through the generous support of 9 Mile Farm, Waterfront Foodworld, and Zenag, with Budget Rent-A-Car and Black Swan International providing vehicle support for the day.
BbP Founder and Vice Chairperson Anne-Sophie Hermann expressed heartfelt thanks. “We are grateful to our Diamond Sponsor, Ela Motors, for the amazing opportunity to host our third Golf Tournament in support of our programs and services for children’s education.”
Participants praised the event as “the best organized” and “most enjoyable” golf tournament they had ever attended — a true testament to the teamwork and commitment of BbP’s supporters and sponsors.
Thanks to the collective generosity of BbP’s donor family, the funds raised will help the organisation expand its free Early Childhood Education program in 2026, reaching even more children across the country.
Buk bilong Pikinini continues to establish Library Learning Centres nationwide, offering free education programs for five-year-olds covering literacy, numeracy, digital learning, health awareness, cultural learning, and nutrition education. The organisation also provides teacher training, library services, digital education, and special needs support, and publishes locally inspired children’s books celebrating PNG culture and stories.
