Leno Corporate Services has stepped up as title sponsor for The University of The Bahamas Mingoes program's inaugural Golf Invitational set for May 18, 2025 at The Royal Blue Golf Course at Baha Mar.

The Invitational powered by Leno not only serves as a fundraiser for the golf program at the University but also to garner support for the program that is rapidly developing.

"As Leno celebrates 15 years of excellence, we're proud to stand with the University of The Bahamas as title sponsor of this year's golf tournament," Andre White, Chief Operating Officer, Leno Corporate Services said. "This partnership reflects our commitment to investing in our communities, empowering future leaders, and supporting platforms that inspire excellence both on and off the course."

In addition to the multitude of prizes up for grabs, the golfer with a hole-in-one on hole 12 wins a 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-200 sponsored by Tyreflex Star Motors. 

Leno is all Bahamian-owned company that is committed to providing tools to help others succeed while preserving and enhancing that which is uniquely Bahamian. The corporate citizen through its outreach seeks to promote healthy lifestyles and education among other initiatives.

"We are pleased that Leno recognizes the vision of the invitational and has become the title sponsor of the inaugural UB Mingoes Golf Invitational," UB Athletics Director Kimberley Rolle said. "The tournament is designed to financially support the golf program here at UB while also promoting the program and we are grateful Leno has stepped up to make this happen."

Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Fidelity) has also partnered as a gold sponsor for the Mingoes Golf Invitational that will assist the men's and women's golf team at UB.

"Fidelity commits itself to national development through its social contributions to youth development, education and general health initiatives," Fidelity CEO Gowon Bowe said.  "Sports, such as the Golf Invitational, represents each of these initiatives in a collective manner and therefore Fidelity is honored to partner with UB and positively impact the lives of the youth of The Bahamas in a fun-filled atmosphere."

Tyreflex Star Motors sponsored the hole-in-one prize as a gold sponsor and is excited to be supporting the inaugural tournament.

"At Tyreflex and Mercedes-Benz we represent the top-of-the-line vehicles and we are proud to be supporting and growing the top collegiate golfers in the country," Tyreflex Star Motors Operations Manager Ryan Knowles said.

Lightbourn Trading and Blue Marlin are also gold level sponsors of the inaugural tournament.

The tournament is set for a 2 p.m. start May 18, 2025 at Baha Mar's Royal Blue course and will follow a shot-gun start. Registration is on-going and persons may reach out to UB Athletics, Gina Gonzales-Rolle, tournament organizer or Fred Taylor, UB Golf Coach