Record-Setting Round Highlights JASDFW Annual Golf Tournament, Strengthening North Texas-Japan Business Ties
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The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) held its annual golf tournament, bringing together business and community leaders for a day of competition and networking. The event, which took place under favorable weather conditions, concluded with a lunch catered by Texas de Brazil and an awards presentation recognizing top performers. Click for Images
The tournament was marked by a new scoring record. The Frisco Economic Development Corporation-sponsored team of Thai Thong, Jeremy Carroll, Chad Berens, and Neil Nesladek finished with a 54, or 18 under par—the lowest score ever recorded in the JASDFW tournament. The B12 Consulting team of Terry Woods, Jay Eubanks, William Johnson, and Earl Carty took second place with a 57, or 15 under par. Two teams tied for third at 10 under par: The Original Pancake House DFW and Toyota Team 2.
Individual honors went to Neil Nesladek for Closest to the Pin and Craig Fryer for Longest Drive. The Hole-in-One Contest on Hole #17, where golfers had a chance to win a Toyota Tundra, generated excitement, though no player claimed the vehicle this year. The contest brought back memories of two years ago when an SMBC participant made a winning hole-in-one and drove away with the truck.
Beyond the competition, the tournament served as a platform for JASDFW members, partners, and supporters to strengthen relationships while supporting the organization's mission of fostering deeper connections between North Texas and Japan. The event underscored the role of business networks in promoting international cooperation and economic development in the region.
JASDFW expressed appreciation to the sponsors whose support made the tournament possible: Title Sponsor Toyota; Tournament Lunch Sponsor Frisco Economic Development Corporation; Breakfast & Putting Contest Sponsor Irving Economic Development Partnership; Pin Flag Sponsor ORIX Corporation USA; Contest Sponsors City of Plano EDC and Toyota Tsusho America; Hole Sponsors B12 Consulting, Barnes & Thornburg, MUFG, Panasonic, and CG Infinity; Scorecard Sponsors City of Carrollton and Artmac Soft; and Pro Golfer Sponsor AI Connex. The organization also thanked all golfers, the Golf Committee, staff, volunteers, and supporters for their contributions to the event's success.
The annual tournament continues to be an important gathering for JASDFW's corporate and community network, combining friendly competition with meaningful opportunities to build relationships and support the organization's work throughout North Texas. For businesses operating in the region, the event highlights the value of cross-cultural engagement and the economic impact of strong ties between North Texas and Japan.