Want to mix things and take your game to the next level? Join a golf tournament.

Playing in a golf tournament is a perfect way to challenge yourself and meet new people. Check out this month’s list of upcoming golf tournaments and make your way out on the fairway today!

Also… did we miss a tournament?

If you know of an upcoming golf tournament that somehow didn’t make it on our list, feel free to let us know and we would be happy to include it.

We also do Sponsorships and Media partnerships for selected golf tournaments

For inquiries, contact us at admin@golfph.com =)!

Featured Upcoming Golf Tournaments

6th Annual GolfPH Par-Tee at the Greens Tournament

Event Details

Date: Friday, April 28th, 2017
Location: Wack Wack Golf and Country Club
Time: Registration starts at 5:30AM
Shotgun Start at 8:00am
Format: System 36
Price: Early Bird Php4000. Regular Cost Php4500. Inclusive of Lunch and Giveaways.

2nd UPSEAA Golf Tournament

Event Details

Date: Friday, May 12th, 2017
Location: South Forbes Golf Club, Silang, Cavite
Time: 7:00 AM
Price: Early Bird Php 3,500 until(5.15.17). Regular Cost Php 4000. Inclusive of Green Fee, Raffle, Lunch and Giveaways.
Beneficiary: UPSEAA Scholarship Fund

Hydro Cup 2017

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, June 21st, 2017
Location: The Valley Golf and Country Club
Time: Registration starts at 6:30 AM Shot Gun Play
Price: Early Bird Php 3,500 until(5.15.17). Regular Cost Php 4000. Inclusive of Green Fee, Raffle, Lunch and Giveaways.

Didn’t find the tournament you are looking for? If you know of a tournament that isn’t on here, feel free to contact us at admin@golfph.com and we will be happy to add it to the list. Enjoy!

Can’t get enough of our featured tournaments? here are more tournaments for you to join this month!

Upcoming Golf Tournaments in May 2017

Upcoming Golf Tournaments in April 2017

Upcoming Golf Tournaments in March 2017

Upcoming Golf Tournaments in February 2017

Upcoming Golf Tournaments in January 2017

The First Time Ever In The Philippines

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be treated like a pro in an international world class golf competition?

Every year, thousands of golfers from 45 different countries compete in an International Golf Competition to win the chance to represent their country and bring home the gold at the World Amateur Golfers Championship Finals.

This year, the World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) is coming to the Philippines for the first time and will be fielding a few qualifying tournaments to determine who will be the 5 Class Champions that will represent the Philippines National Team at the annual World Amateur Golfers Championship, which will be held this year in Malaysia.

Do you think you have what it takes?

Ultimate Olympic Experience

The World Amateur Golfers Championship was founded in 1995 by the late Sven Tumba, Sweden’s sporting legend, who sadly passed away in 2011. As a Professional Golfer and 4 Time Olympic Gold Medalist, it was Sven Tumba’s dream to create an international competition for all to participate.

“An Olympian creating the Olympic experience for the average person. To give the opportunity to those regardless of age, gender, or skill level, the honor of playing for one’s country and the pride of wearing it’s colors. That dream is the World Golfers Championship.”

45 World Teams in 5 Different Handicap Classes

What makes the WAGC unique compared to most other Amateur golf tournaments is that people of all skill levels can participate, compete and realistically have the opportunity to win and represent their country on an international level.

The World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) currently has 45 different host countries who put up Local Qualifiers and National Championships to determine who will represent their National Home Team. These winners are then sent on an all expense paid trip to the WAGC – World Finals where they get to feel and be treated like a true professional.

At the WAGC Finals, the team winners will be joined by VIP golf enthusiasts, business leaders, sponsors and even royalty from all corners of the globe, who will also compete against people in their respective handicap classes as they try to win and represent their country.

Recognized Across The Globe

Today, the World Amateur Golfers Championship is the largest amateur golf tournament in the World and has been commemorated 22 times in numerous countries from around the globe.

The WAGC is supported by the patronage of world-class golfers worldwide. The late Arnold Palmer and the late Severiano Ballesteros were Tournament Patrons for over a decade. Since the sad passing of Arnold “The King” Palmer in 2016, Annika Sorenstam, who is one of the greatest female golfers of all time has taken over as Tournament Patron and is also the Honorary Advisory Board Chairperson for WAGC. The WAGC is also a partner of the PGA Tour

How it Works

Throughout the coming months, there will be a series of qualifying rounds where golfers will go head to head and compete against other players in their respective handicap classes. The 5 Handicap flight divisions are 0 – 5.4, 5.5 – 10.4, 10.5 – 15.4, 15.5 – 20.4 and 20.5 – 25.4. The winners of the qualifying tournaments will be given entries into the national finals.

The winners of the national finals will get an all expensed paid trip entry to the World Finals in Malaysia to represent the Philippines.

The World Finals is an exciting week of intense competition, beautiful scenery, exquisite luxury and great golf. It will be a week long, 4 Day competition under the strict guidance of professional referees assigned from the PGA.

Off the course everyone enjoys various activities such as banquets, networking and having a great time with other colleagues from across the globe.

Format and Rules According to WAGC International

• Must be a Filipino Citizen or Local Permanent Resident.
• You must be 16 years of age and older
• Must have an active UNHS Handicap. Players with Registered Handicaps from other countries must have a signed document by a representative of the home country amateur golf union and must be submitted prior to competing.
• All players must have a Handicap score within one of the 5 classes
  • 0 – 5.4, 5.5 – 10.4, 10.5 – 15.4, 15.5 – 20.4 and 20.5 – 25.4

How to Register?

The First Official WAGC Philippines – Qualifier will be held on April 28th at The 6th Annual Par-Tee at the Greens Tournament at Wack Wack Golf and Country Club.

Entry Fee: P4,500 includes lunch, giveaways and raffle. Spots will be limited and the winners of the 5 different handicap classes will be given a free entry into the National Finals in late October.

To Register: Please visit https://paperform.co/form/wagc. Spots are very limited, so sign up today.

Any questions, email us at team@wagcphilippines.com 

Thanks and See You There!

Want to Represent the Philippines in the World Finals in Malaysia?

GolfPH successfully launched its celebrated partnership with the World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) organization through the Philippines’ first-ever qualifying WAGC tournament – GolfPH’s annual Par Tee At The Greens Tournament held at the prestigious Wack Wack Golf and Country Club last April 28, 2017.

  

 

Congratulations To The First 5 National Finalists

 

 

 

Stay Tuned For the Next 5 Qualifier Rounds this Year

Note: We will be posting the pictures of the event on our Facebook page later this week.

Complete list of winners (WAGC 1st Qualifying Tournament):

1. Augusto de Jesus – Division Winner
2. Daniel Lim
3. Marvin Caparros

1. Alan Alegre – Division Winner
2. Inigo Bilbao
3. Martin Guiang

1. Jaime Melo – Division Winner
2. Edward Co
3. Chad Garcia

1. Francis Talion – Division Winner
2. Rynor Jamandre
3. Mario Bunag

1. Kathy Uy – Division Winner
2. Markum Chua
3. Larry Yan

Have you ever wondered how good of a golfer you really are?

Whether you can control your emotions after a bad shot… or make the pressure putt when it counts the most?

Well here’s your chance.

The World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) is the world’s largest amateur golf competition in the world, with qualifying rounds being hosted in 45 different countries.

On June 5th, 2017, the WAGC is having their 2nd Official Qualifying Round at Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club.

You’ll have the ability to test your skills against other players from throughout the country. These players will all be within your same handicap range as you compete to be one of 5 lucky winners to make it on to the national finals.

Do you think you have what it takes?

The Event Details Are:

Assumption Antipolo Batch 92 Golf Tournament
Date: June 5, 2017
Location: Sta. Elena Golf & Country Club
Santa Rosa, Laguna
Time: Registration Starts at 6AM
Shotgun at 8AM
Format: Stroke Play Net Handicap for WAGC Participants
Tickets: P4,500 For WAGC Qualifier Participants
P3,000 For Sta. Elena Members

Inclusive of Tournament Fee, Lunch, Cart and Giveaways. Lunch, Raffle & Awarding Program Follows Immediately After Tournament

NOTE: Must RSVP To Enter the Tournament. Walk-Ins Will Not Be Accepted

Format and Rules According to WAGC International:

• Must be a Filipino Citizen or Local Permanent Resident.
• You must be 16 years of age and older
• Must have an active UNHS Handicap. Players with Registered Handicaps from other countries must have a signed document by a representative of the home country amateur golf union and must be submitted prior to competing.
• All players must have a Handicap score within one of the 5 classes
  0 – 5.4, 5.5 – 10.4, 10.5 – 15.4, 15.5 – 20.4 and 20.5 – 25.4

To Register: please visit: https://wagcphilippines.paperform.co/

Thanks,

The WAGC Philippines Team

PS: All it takes is a few good rounds and you can be representing the Philippines in the World Amateur Golfers Championship World Finals in Malaysia.

PPS: For More Information on WAGC Philippines, please visit: http://www.golfph.com/blog/the-biggest-golf-amateur-event-in-the-world-is-coming-to-manila/

In 2016, just 7.8% of the Philippines GDP was attributed to the Travel and Tourism Industry. Compare that with the 25.1% that tourism brings to the GDP of Thailand and you’ll begin to realize that something is not right.

We have the best beaches, many beautiful golf courses, we’re English speaking, it’s sunny, and Filipinos are some of the happiest people on earth.

But yet… the Philippines still remains at the bottom tier of the tourism list.

This poses the question as to why?

Why isn’t the Philippines considered to be one of the premier golf destinations in South East Asia compared to some of the other countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia?

Good News. Things Are Changing For The Better

This year, the Tourism Board of the Philippines is determined to create change. Make an impact and let the world see how great of a golf destination the Philippines really is.

Spearheaded by the head of the Tourism Promotion Board (TPB) of the Philippines, Cesar D. Montana and the President of the Association for Inbound Golf Tourism in the Philippines, Connie Mamril. A Philippine delegation of around 30 golf tour operators, resort owners, media and golf industry representatives flew out to Danang, Vietnam to Promote, Network and Participate at the latest Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) this past May.

They also went there to bid and represent the Philippines as our country Just Won the rights to host next year’s Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) in Manila!

What is the AGTC?

AGTC is the most elite premier golf travel event in the Asia Pacific Region. This event focuses on the promotion of golf tourism throughout the continent and allows buyers as well as sellers to interact face to face at an annual convention.

It’s an opportunity to break bread among nations with the common interest of golf bridging them together. Each year, the event gets bigger and bigger. This year, over 600 delegates from all over the world flew in to meet, network and promote the game of golf.

Congratulations to the Tourism Promotion Board of the Philippines, the Association for Inbound Golf Tourism and the rest of the Philippines delegation that flew out to Da Nang, Vietnam and took part in the bidding process.

This event will bring brand new exposure to the Philippines from people all over the world, ultimately helping our nation. Hopefully it will be a good opportunity to drive tourism in the country and really show people what this nation has to offer.

Congratulations to Jordan Mamaril, Regent Travel and Sherwin Tan, Happy Travel and Tours for taking 2nd place in the AGTC Golf Tournament Team competition.

We can’t wait for 2018 and look forward to what’s in store for next years convention!

One of the most common questions I get from students, golfing buddies and players alike is: how can I focus and block out all distracting thoughts when I play?

Obviously, if there was a surefire method to do this, then we’d all be contending for the FedEx Cup year after year.  But, alas, such is the game of golf wherein numerous driving range sessions, instructional videos, pro sessions and casual swing advice don’t guarantee a low score.

Here’s 2-time major champion, Ernie Els, demonstrating what I mean:

If someone as accomplished as The Big Easy has difficulty maintaining 100% focus for an entire round, then what more for us, mere mortals?

Don’t  panic!  There are a lot of strategies to attain focus, and in this article, I will be explaining how PRE-SHOT ROUTINES can help you focus during your round.

My underlying principle about FOCUS is that it is not about the absence of thoughts, but rather, the absence of distracting thoughts.  In a round of golf, for example, players never say they were out of focus when they played a good shot or hole.  But for those who played terribly, they will tell you outright that they were distracted and that there were so many things going on in their heads.

This is where pre-shot routines – both mental and physical – come in.  When done automatically, pre-shot routines help you rule out all thoughts and actions that typically lead to terrible shots.  If the only thing occupying your mind is your pre-shot routine, then focus is more easily attained.

No more stray thoughts like “will I shank this?” or “what if I hit this shot out-of-bounds?” to disrupt your rhythm.  The same goes with your physical pre-shot routine.  By following your “step-by-step” routine (ex. stand behind the ball, line up the target, take 3 full swings, etc.), your actions become a picture of efficiency without any unnecessary movement.

In short, pre-shot routines allow you to attain golf’s zenith of goals, which is, to stay in the moment.
The key is in establishing your own personal mental and physical routine, and then, meshing both.  Most of the time, you already have your own pre-shot physical routine (even if you don’t do it in every shot) so the challenge is in developing the mental routine.

Here’s an example which you can practice:

1. Assess the shot conditions (ex. Wind? Hazard to the left? OB to the right?)
2. Find your target.
3. Visualize the perfect shot – imagine the exact flight path that you want your ball to follow when you hit it, and where exactly you want it to land
4. (before swinging) Tell yourself, “Go for it (or any positive word/s that helps you zero in on the ball before you hit the ball).”
5. (Then take the club back and hit the ball).

Keep the routine you choose to develop simple, keep it natural, and keep it within the context of golf and your current playing conditions.  The above example will naturally blend with whatever current physical pre-shot routine you already have.  In case you don’t have one, here’s an example of a simple physical pre-shot routine:

1. Stand behind the ball with your chosen club.
2. Make 2 full practice swings.
3. Take 2 deep breaths
4. Walk to the ball and address.
5. Take 1 deep breath.
6. Take the club back and hit the ball.
7. Follow through on your shot and keep your position until the ball lands and rolls to a stop.

As I said, the key here is in meshing both mental and physical routines.  Below is a table to show how you can mesh both of the given examples:

Golf is a game of consistency and focus.  Establishing a pre-shot routine is one of the best ways that allows you to consistently focus.  By “training” your mind to focus consistently on a routine, you make the communication between mind and body a lot clearer and easier to attain.

A lot of sport psychology techniques all seem so “common sense,” but as we all know from playing this crooked game whether as a professional or a weekend hacker, “common sense” doesn’t always mean “common practice.”

So practice! And practice.  And practice.

In a number of weeks, you would have gained laser-like focus while striping those fairways and throwing darts at that hole like clockwork.

A golf tournament in itself is already loads of fun, but make it about helping others and it becomes an exceptional event!

For 8 years straight, USEC (U.S. Embassy Club) has successfully held exciting golf tournaments for the benefit of the 12 charitable organizations that they generously support.

This 2017, they are once again granting all golfers the great opportunity to play a significant role in helping those in need as you take part in a memorably fun event. Join us on July 4 at the Orchard Golf and Country Club and make a lasting difference all while having a blast!

What Is USEC?

The United States Embassy Club is a charitable giving and volunteer organization made up of U.S. Embassy Manila employees and their family members. USEC began more than 45 years ago and has evolved into a volunteer club dedicated to improving the lives of women and children in the Philippines.

USEC does not receive any government funding. All USEC funding comes from charitable giving and fundraisers including this tournament.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Location: Orchard Golf and Country Club
Time: Registration 6:00 am, Ceremonial Tee off at 7:30 am, and Shotgun Start Tee-off at 8:00am
Price: P7,500 inclusive of a Traditional 4th of July meal, Green Fees, Golf cart, Bucket of warm-up golf balls, Awards, Raffles, and a Goodie Bag.

Register Now for a Chance to Win One of Over a Dozen Amazing Major Prizes Being Raffled!

To register, simply email Jesselyn Kaye at CayquepJC@state.gov or call her at 09161061917.

See You There!

The situation is fierce and help is desperately needed. There are more than 150 wounded soldiers in Camp Evangelista, Cagayan De Oro City and it’s increasing on the a daily basis.

To help support the troops, the Philippine Military Academy “Matapat” Class of 1979 is holding a fund-raising golf tournament at the Veterans Golf Club in Quezon City for our injured and wounded soldiers currently embroiled in the Marawi conflict.

Given the urgency of the need, we would like to encourage all golfers to come out with your golf clubs and help our brave comrades. The tournament just started today but there are 8 more tournament days where we can still play and extend our support.

Tournament details
Venue: Veterans Golf Club, North Ave., Quezon City
Date: July 1-9, 2017 (there will be a tournament everyday til the 9th)
Fee: P2,500 per round (covers green fee, caddie fee, giveaways, snacks and raffle ticket)
Format: Modified Stableford, best score to course
Awarding venue: Veterans Golf Club Pavillon

For those who don’t play golf but would still like to help, you can donate directly at the designated donation area at Veterans Golf Club. Here are some items that our soldiers need:

• Drinking Water
• Percolator for hot water
• Industrial fans
• Eggs
• Biscuits
• Noodles

Veterans Golf Club, a golf facility for uniformed services, has supported the country’s war veterans at the Veterans Hospital since its inception in 1958.

PS: Here’s one of the free giveaways that will be included

Here’s a video of last year’s event. https://youtu.be/gEzOHpcKaLw

For inquiries, please email us at admin@golfph.com

St. Jude Catholic School batch ’94 and Xavier School batch ’94 together with K&G Golf Apparel, are jointly organizing a fun and exciting golf tournament on July 24, 2017 (Monday), dubbed “FORE’94 The Dragons Tournament”.   As the ’94 batch have graduates mostly with the auspicious Dragon as their Chinese zodiac, this “Dragons” tourney is definitely a tournament to join as exciting golf play awaits!

To date, the organizers have gone all out for hole-in-one prizes! The Makiling course of the prestigious Sta. Elena Golf & Country Club will have bases loaded, as FORE’94 arranged with Toyota Bacoor to provide a brand new 2017 Toyota Altis, Harley-Davidson to provide a brand new Street XG500 racer, and Autohub Group to provide a brand new Vespa S scooter and a Piaggio apé to challenge the players! Exciting raffle prizes await all players as well after the games!

Event Details

Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Location: Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club
Time: Registration- 6:00am, Shotgun Start- 8:00am
Format: System 36
Price: P5,000 which includes green fee, caddie fee, golf cart, lunch, tournament shirt, giveaways, raffles and free whisky and lechon.

Tons Of Sponsors

The tournament is also supported by the following companies as Hole Sponsors:

Davies Paints
Seaoil
Calliope Printing
Star Trends Group
Hanabishi
Sterling Group of Companies
Hino Trucks
Cherrylume
Alveo Land
Fasttrack Solutions Inc.
Sigma Packaging
Olsen’s Cookies
Expresspay
Business Innovations Gateway
Alumaster
Dim Zum
Altima Ads
Gold Medal Foods
Zoom Courier
Niagara Electric
AR Insurance
EastWest
Icon Graphics
Torque Mobile
Bank of Singapore
Dewar’s Whisky

Plus There’s More!

There will be heated Ryder Cup action between Xavier and St. Jude players, but the tournament is open to all divisions and is charging Php 5,000 inclusive of tournament shirt from K&G, green fee, caddy fee, cart sharing & mulligans!

What a bargain! A sumptuous lunch with Lydia’s Lechon Cebu follows after the game, as awards and raffles are drawn, to be hosted by the dazzling Kim Sarreal, Miss Earth Philippines 2015.

This tournament was organized for the benefit of St. Jude Catholic School and Xavier School batch 94 Silver Jubilee Homecoming, and their scholarship fund and teachers’ endowment fund.

For details, you may call the tournament chairman Jonas at 0918-8356627. See You Guys There!

If you think you got what it takes to Represent the Philippines in Malaysia this year… You’re in luck.

We’ve managed to squeeze in another World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) – Open Qualifier this year and it’s not too late to register.

Just a reminder, the WAGC is an International golf competition that is held in 45 different countries all across the world. Each country than sends their winning team to the International finals where they will compete with the common goal of winning the gold and brining pride to their Nation.

For more information and to register for the next qualifier, click here.

Here are the Event Details:

Date: Thursday, August 3rd, 2017
Location: Orchard Golf & Country Club (Palmer Course)
Time: Registration starts at 6:00AM
Shotgun Start at 7:30 am sharp
Format: Stroke Play Net Handicap for WAGC Participants
Cost: P4,000 for WAGC Qualifier Participants
Inclusions: WAGC Reg Fee, Green Fee, Lunch, Cart, Caddy and Giveaways
Registration: https://wagc-2017-q03.paperform.co/ (Only half the slots remaining)

*NOTE* – This WAGC Qualifier is in partnership with the NINETYFOUR Golf Tournament being thrown by the St. Scholastica College High School Batch 94 Alumni Association. Proceeds from this event will go towards their foundation.

Special Mentions

Featured Sponsors:

• MEGAFIBER
• CranUTI
• Luis Angelo Sevilla
• Butz De Castro LSGH HS’90/’91
• South Forbes Golf Club
• AESTHETIC SCIENCE CLINIC
• Dole PH
• Mizuno Philippines
• Cucina di Francesco
• One Tagaytay Place Hotel Suites
• Alveo Land Corp
• Purtier Placenta PH
• Sikat Potato Chips

Supported by:
Don Bosco, Makati HS Batch 1993 (Special thanks to Andrew de Jesus and Richie Lirio)

Promoted by :
StreetPark Productions, Inc. (Philippine Realty TV and The Final Pitch)
Golfph.com

Trophy Awards:

• Longest Drive Men’s and Ladies’
• Most Accurate Drive
• Longest Putt

St. Scholastica Alumnae Association

SSCHS1994 Alumnae Association, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit corporation composed by the graduates of St. Scholastica’s College, Manila High School Batch 1994. Nurtured by Benedictine education and inspired by the commitment to uphold the values of peace, selflessness, discipline and compassion for others, the organization aims to continue its noble mission through channeling support to social and civic projects of its alma mater.

On February 2019, their Silver Jubilee year, it will be their turn to host the annual Alumnae Homecoming event of St. Scholastica’s College, Manila. It is in this time that they will be handing their collection of donation to the St. Scholastica’s Foundation, Inc. (SSAFI) coming from all their 2016-2018 fund-raising projects. The said donation will benefit various charity programs of SSAFI – Child of A Scholastican Blue Friendship Forever Sports Development Pambujan Misson Hospital St. Benedict’s Home for Retired Sisters among others.

Register Today

For More Information Regarding the Event and Registration, please visit our Registration Page.

Calling all golfers! It’s that time of year when we lace it up and prepare our golf clubs for the 8th Annual CHARity Golf Tournament!

Organized and hosted by Char Venturina whose passion for golf is outdone only by her burning passion for helping people in need, the Annual CHARity Golf Tournament is poised to deliver another exciting experience that will spread tons of goodwill and much-needed funds for various charitable causes.

Set at the historic Club Intramuros Golf Course, all funds raised and donations gathered during the tournament will go to scholarships, orphanages, back-to-school programs, hospital visits, medical missions, jail visits and emergency relief operations, just to name a few.

Now on its 8th year, the event has become a cult classic for its regular patrons. Its impressive growth in both the number of participants and charities that it has helped is a good sign that this year’s edition will reach record numbers.

What are you waiting for? Signup and lend a helping hand while playing the game that you love.

The 8th Annual CHARity Golf Tournament
Venue: Club Intramuros Golf Course, Manila
Date: Saturday, August 12, 2017
Start Time: 6:30 a.m.
Tournament fee: Php2,800 inclusive of green fee, caddie fee, pull cart, accident insurance, lunch, and one (1) raffle ticket

Net proceeds will be allocated as follows:
• 20% – Class A Champion’s chosen charity
• 20% – Class B Champion’s chosen charity
• 20% – Ladies Champion’s chosen charity
• 40% – CHARity Golf beneficiaries*

* St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Every Sole Counts, St. Rita Orphanage, Taguig CityJail, Virlanie Foundation, Philippine Cerebral Palsy Inc., Kythe Foundation, East Ave Medical Center, emergency relief operations, medical missions, etc.

Not a Golf player? You can still help by giving donations in cash or in kind.

For more information, registration details, and to donate, please contact:
Char Venturina – charventurina@gmail.com

The rains have begun to pour but that didn’t stop 51 aspiring amateur golfers from making their way to the 2nd qualifying tournament of the World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) held at the historic Sta. Elena Golf And Country Club last Monday, June 5.

Staged jointly with the Assumption Antipolo Batch ’92 Invitational Tournament, the golfers were put to the test by Sta. Elena’s famed Banahaw course.

Known for it’s picturesque fairways and slippery greens tightly guarded by the nasty rough and unpredictable bunkers, the golfers took on one challenge after another in hot pursuit of a seat in the WAGC national finals in October.

Noontime rainfall made things more interesting, but in the end, this did little to cool off the eventual winners in each of the five divisions.

Division 5 saw the long-hitting Aldous Keith Mojica stamp his class with a net score of 68, squeaking by Mark Sta. Maria (net 71) and Lorencio Lim (net 72).

In Division 4, the steady all-around game of Jeff Co (net 65) propelled him to an easy 6-stroke victory over Jon Santico.

Jared Sto. Tomas, showing steel nerves, eked out the Division 3 win with a 1-stroke victory (net 66) over the triple logjam of Manuel Bakunawa, Roberto Iliscupidez. Jr., and Julius Magallanes.

Division 2 provided the most drama for the day. 18 holes were not enough for Darwin Mago and Blue Recto as they played nip-and-tuck throughout the round to end up with indentical net 70s that needed a “count-back” playoff. The playoff saw Mago barely escaping with the win by a single stroke.

In Division 1, Abraham Avena (net 71) needed a blistering 34 on the back nine to roll past the front nine leader, Lisandro Opulencia, to snare the division with a 3-stroke victory.

And so, five more winners march on to this year’s national finals. Given the excitement of this 2nd qualifier, we’re pretty sure the next qualifying tournaments will just be as exciting, if not more exciting.

Special thanks again to the Assumption Antipolo Batch ’92 Golf Committee for doing an Amazing job. Overall, the tournament was run very professionally and everyone left happy. Each participant also got several free giveaways including a free branded golf hat and tons of raffle prizes courtesy of their sponsors.

For more information on the next WAGC qualifier and other important news and updates, go visit the WAGC website at www.wagcphilippines.com.

The United States Embassy Club (USEC) celebrated the U.S. Independence Day in special fashion with The 8th Annual 4th of July U.S. Independence Day Charity Golf Tournament last July 4. Held at The Orchard Golf & Country Club in Dasmariñas, Cavite, the tournament was aimed at raising funds for the USEC’s local charities and scholarships.

The festivities kicked off with Steve Kisling, U.S. Embassy Golf Club President, discussing the tournament rules and regulations. This was followed by the ceremonial tee-offs of celebrity actor, Cesar Montano, who crushed his drive down the middle, and Kisling who likewise split the fairway with his shot.

Then came the starting horn to signal the shotgun start for the rest of the golfers. Playing under the fun 2-man scramble format in the challenging Palmer course, the golfers enjoyed the camaraderie among flight-mates while trying to navigate through each tricky hole.

Perhaps just as enjoyable as the round itself was the buffet feast prepared by the USEC for all their guests which featured a fusion of American, European and Asian cuisine with unlimited Heinekens to wash them down.

A major highlight of the event was the presence of U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Y. Kim, who welcomed all the participants during the luncheon, prompting a lot of photo opportunities with eager golfers. And just as it is for every tournament, the highest point came when the tournament winners were announced.

All in all, there were 3 tournament awards and 2 fun hole awards given out to these fine golfers:

2-man Scramble Competition
Champion: Jorge Lee & Steven Kisling
Runner-Up: Kuo-Wei Su & Jin Hoon Roh
3rd Place: Herbert Magsino & Justin Magsino

Winners of the Fun Holes:
Longest Drive – Kevin Su, 258 yards off the tee (Palmer Hole #11)
Nearest to the Pin – Diana Kurangil, 13 ft. to the pin (Palmer Hole #5)

Of course there were also exciting raffle prizes that were given out to lucky winners who were all thrilled with the different types of treats they received.

The entire celebration came to a fitting end led by U.S. Embassy Club President Samuel Scott Jackson, bringing the curtains down on this year’s action and fun-packed 4th of July celebration.

The USEC would like to thank all the generous sponsors and donors that made this whole event possible. Here’s looking at next year’s fireworks!!

In 2016, just 7.8% of the Philippines GDP was attributed to the Travel and Tourism Industry. Compare that with the 25.1% that tourism brings to the GDP of Thailand and you’ll begin to realize that something is not right.

We have the best beaches, many beautiful golf courses, we’re English speaking, it’s sunny, and Filipinos are some of the happiest people on earth.

But yet… the Philippines still remains at the bottom tier of the tourism list.

This poses the question as to why?

Why isn’t the Philippines considered to be one of the premier golf destinations in South East Asia compared to some of the other countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia?

Good News. Things Are Changing For The Better

This year, the Tourism Board of the Philippines is determined to create change. Make an impact and let the world see how great of a golf destination the Philippines really is.

Spearheaded by the head of the Tourism Promotion Board (TPB) of the Philippines, Cesar D. Montana and the President of the Association for Inbound Golf Tourism in the Philippines, Connie Mamril. A Philippine delegation of around 30 golf tour operators, resort owners, media and golf industry representatives flew out to Danang, Vietnam to Promote, Network and Participate at the latest Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) this past May.

They also went there to bid and represent the Philippines as our country Just Won the rights to host next year’s Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) in Manila!

What is the AGTC?

AGTC is the most elite premier golf travel event in the Asia Pacific Region. This event focuses on the promotion of golf tourism throughout the continent and allows buyers as well as sellers to interact face to face at an annual convention.

It’s an opportunity to break bread among nations with the common interest of golf bridging them together. Each year, the event gets bigger and bigger. This year, over 600 delegates from all over the world flew in to meet, network and promote the game of golf.

Congratulations to the Tourism Promotion Board of the Philippines, the Association for Inbound Golf Tourism and the rest of the Philippines delegation that flew out to Da Nang, Vietnam and took part in the bidding process.

This event will bring brand new exposure to the Philippines from people all over the world, ultimately helping our nation. Hopefully it will be a good opportunity to drive tourism in the country and really show people what this nation has to offer.

Congratulations to Jordan Mamaril, Regent Travel and Sherwin Tan, Happy Travel and Tours for taking 2nd place in the AGTC Golf Tournament Team competition.

We can’t wait for 2018 and look forward to what’s in store for next years convention!

The United States Embassy Club (USEC) celebrated the U.S. Independence Day in special fashion with The 8th Annual 4th of July U.S. Independence Day Charity Golf Tournament last July 4. Held at The Orchard Golf & Country Club in Dasmariñas, Cavite, the tournament was aimed at raising funds for the USEC’s local charities and scholarships.

The festivities kicked off with Steve Kisling, U.S. Embassy Golf Club President, discussing the tournament rules and regulations. This was followed by the ceremonial tee-offs of celebrity actor, Cesar Montano, who crushed his drive down the middle, and Kisling who likewise split the fairway with his shot.

Then came the starting horn to signal the shotgun start for the rest of the golfers. Playing under the fun 2-man scramble format in the challenging Palmer course, the golfers enjoyed the camaraderie among flight-mates while trying to navigate through each tricky hole.

Perhaps just as enjoyable as the round itself was the buffet feast prepared by the USEC for all their guests which featured a fusion of American, European and Asian cuisine with unlimited Heinekens to wash them down.

A major highlight of the event was the presence of U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Y. Kim, who welcomed all the participants during the luncheon, prompting a lot of photo opportunities with eager golfers. And just as it is for every tournament, the highest point came when the tournament winners were announced.

All in all, there were 3 tournament awards and 2 fun hole awards given out to these fine golfers:

2-man Scramble Competition
Champion: Jorge Lee & Steven Kisling
Runner-Up: Kuo-Wei Su & Jin Hoon Roh
3rd Place: Herbert Magsino & Justin Magsino

Winners of the Fun Holes:
Longest Drive – Kevin Su, 258 yards off the tee (Palmer Hole #11)
Nearest to the Pin – Diana Kurangil, 13 ft. to the pin (Palmer Hole #5)

Of course there were also exciting raffle prizes that were given out to lucky winners who were all thrilled with the different types of treats they received.

The entire celebration came to a fitting end led by U.S. Embassy Club President Samuel Scott Jackson, bringing the curtains down on this year’s action and fun-packed 4th of July celebration.

The USEC would like to thank all the generous sponsors and donors that made this whole event possible. Here’s looking at next year’s fireworks!!

• East Ridge Golf Club
• Forest Hills Golf & Country Club
• Sun Valley Golf Club
• Valley Golf & Country Club

• Baguio Country Club
• Camp Aquino Golf Club
• Cattle Creek Golf & Country Club
• Camp John Hay Golf Club
• Dagupan Golf and Beach Club
• Fort Ilocandia Golf & Country Club
• Isabela Golf Club
• Lakewood Golf and Country Club
• Lepanto Golf Club
• Luisita Golf and Country Club
• New Asia Golf and Spa Resort
• Pinewoods Golf and Country Club
• Royal Northwoods
• The Cliffs Golf Course and Beach Club
• UPI Hills Golf and Country Club

• Apuao Grande Island Golf
• Doña Pepita Eco Park & Golf Course
• Hacienda de Naga Golf Course
• Ponderosa Golf Club
• Western Front Golf Course

PX Vice Governor Vince Rosete, PX Governor Dominic Awa, MBA Alumni Society, Inc. President Fructuoso “Jun” Sabug, Jr., GolfPH’s Lee Tajonera, Alumni Brother Ovid Tubalinal

The University of the Philippines Pan Xenia Fraternity Foundation, Inc. (PX Foundation) and the University of the Philippines Master in Business Administration Alumni Society, Inc. (UP MBA ASI) jointly hosted the Most Distinguished Brothers’ Cup And President’s Cup golf tournament at the Valley Golf and Country Club in Antipolo last July 27, 2017.  

Despite the heavy rains brought by Typhoon Goryo, avid golfing “brods,” alumni, sponsors, and friends trooped to Valley Golf’s North Course to enjoy an eventful day with good golf, good food, good prizes, and most of all, great fellowship.  

Prayer Led by Alfred Doña

All the participants brought home a raffle prize (some had more!) in the well-organized affair, but of course, just like in any tournament, it was still the winning players on the fairway who basked in the spotlight.

SYSTEM 36 FORMAT
Overall Lowest Gross Score: FRANK FIGURA
Overall Lowest Net Score: LAKAN FONACIER

CLASS A
Champion: MANNY BALANGUE
1st runner-up: MON GONZAGA
2nd runner-up: KIM CABATIT

CLASS B
Champion: ALKEI MOJICA
1st runner-up: GEORGE BRIONES
2nd runner-up: FREDDIE RAYMUNDO

CLASS C
Champion: TORCH MANALANG
1st runner-up: RICKY DE GUZMAN
2nd runner-up: RAUL POLICARPIO

Host: Domingo “Menggie” Cobarrubias

MBA Alumni Society, Inc. President Fructuoso “Jun” Sabug, Jr.

The tournament, co-presented by Camella homes and run by first-time host Pan Xenia fraternity, was held in order to raise funds for scholars of the UP Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business (UP VSB) and other events for the respective organizations. The PX Foundation, the alumni arm of the Pan Xenia Fraternity, and the UP MBA ASI are both prominent organizations with strong ties with the UP VSB.  To show their support, the other fraternities within the UP Barkada fraternity association, namely, Alpha Phi Omega, Beta Sigma, Sigma Rho, and Tau Gamma Phi were present in full force.

Melito “Bimbo” Salazar, Jr. (President of UP Barkada) alongside the host

The UP Pan Xenia Fraternity Foundation, Inc. and the UP MBA Alumni Society, Inc. would like to thank the following sponsors who generously supported this event: co-presenter Camella homes; major sponsors GolfPH, Inc., Quickminds Corporation, PR Savings Bank; regular sponsors Novellino Wines and Philippine Daily Inquirer.

About Pan Xenia:

The Pan Xenia Fraternity was founded and organized in May 7, 1919 by a group of students and businessmen from the State University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. It was designed to encourage the highest forms of business relationships and goodwill among its members. Due to its meritorious aims and to the extensive business interests of its members, it did not take long before chapters were established in almost all states of the United States. The more prominent are those in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Columbia (South Carolina), and Richmond with headquarters at their respective state universities.

On September 23, 1923, Dr. Macy Skinner, then professor at the University of Washington, seat of the Mother Alpha Chapter, founded the Philippine Alpha Chapter in the University of the Philippines Diliman. Chosen professors of the School of Business Administration of the State University were inducted as associate members. Professor Fermin Tecson Francisco was designated as the first local adviser, and thus, often was referred to as the “Grand Old Man” of Pan Xenia Philippine Alpha Chapter. The few selected members who were the first regular Pan Xenians of the new chapter were Francisco Santamaria Jr., Dominador Fargas, Dalton Chen, Antonio Aquino, Anselmo Trinidad, Juan D. Quintos, and Manuel Rustia.

The full name of the Fraternity is Pan Xenia International Professional Foreign Trade Fraternity. The Greek word Pan means “all-embracing”, and the Greek word Xenia means “goodwill”. Put together, Pan Xenia signifies the conduct of professional community activities on the basis of universal amity. Pan Xenia was intended to encourage the highest forms of business relationships and goodwill among its Members. Thus, it is only appropriate that the phrase “All-embracing goodwill” should be the official motto of the Fraternity. Moreover, Pan Xenia requires of its Members strict adherence to its Four Cardinal Virtues: Honesty and Business Ethics, Knowledge, Caution and Courage, and Appreciation of Human Relationships

About MBA:

The UP MBA Alumni Society, Inc., currently headed by Jun Sabug, was established in 1974. Among its founders were former UP President Alfredo Pascual who was President in 1977-1979, Manny Villar who was president in 1989-1990, and Bimbo Salazar (also the current Chairman of the Pan Xenia Foundation, Inc.) who was President in 2001-2002.