Aloha……….welcome and goodbye. Goodbye to the old 2015 golf season, welcome to next year. At this year’s successful run of summer golf season, SGC still not savouring the missed ship of a few long-time members but optimistically, we hope to get them all back for an ampler presence for next year. We all missed the familiar faces in friendly competition and locker room jousting before and after every round. Finally, SGC’s last game of the season that happened at KIngsforest golf course last Sunday surprisingly greeted twenty-nine players including a guest with blessed twenty-one-degree Celsius temperature with the sun shining brightly. Yes, there was one catch – the wind played  chaos to some but no one complained about getting this kind of weather at this time of year most startlingly in mid October, mind you.

Significant Sunday: As the late Yogi Berra said, “It’s not over ‘til it’s over” merely implied to those hoping to catch up with the leaders leading to last Sunday final tally for an award. Two major awards were no last minute decision nor it became the edge of the seat excitement as we gestured admiration to the same leaders who held on to their lead winning their particular awards.

Here are our major winners:

POY 2015

Mike Montilla – Mike had the lead since early August with completed fifteen games under his belt and never relinquished it. He also won this prestigious event in 2007. Nice to have your name etched to that POY trophy the second time around. One of those players who could say “I’m an SGC multiple POY winner”. Say it Mike, loud and proud.

SENIOR POY

Rene Querubin – a come from behind winner. With changing leads at numerous times, Rene never took possession of the lead until the start of the last two rounds. A second year member who was not too sure if he could play the required number of games to qualify this year. Was he happy that he did? You bet ya’.

MIP (MOST IMPROVED PLAYER)

Manny Chea – a multiple winner of this award. Hard to resist the temptation of not mentioning the consistency of maintaining your status as a player with regards to your handicap. Swing hard and swing accurately – Manny was one member who decisively did just that. Any doubts? Try playing with him and you’d find out.

BEST GROSS SCORES (Tie)

Most golfers call this award the “Best golfer” award. Why? Handicap not needed.

Jimmy Manguerra – it was a slew of hard nose rounds that this player displayed regardless of what golf course he was playing. Low seventies. Oh sorry, did I mention a round of 69 at Royal Woodbine sometime in May? May I remind you that Jimmy won this award seven times before? How about them apples, huh?

Manny Chea – what more could we say about this player? Manny together with Jimmy are SGC’s best two players around. Needless to say, other contests such as closest to the pin, Manny was a regular winner. He did a lot better this year when he made an ace to one of those par 3s at Westview golf course. SGC had not a hole-in-one winner for quite a long time.

GRAND FINALS

Sam Kim – 화려한 선수. A diminutive power player who may surprise you a few times. Sam got the habit of saying “If you don’t want it, I’ll take it”. In a scenario of the last two games of the season, Sam withheld everybody else’s charge and took care of winning this contest.

Other awards and winners, please go to Sierra Minutes/2015 Winners.

Congratulations to the winners.

Have a healthy and enjoyable winter. Hasta la vista.

Next week is the culmination of SGC’s summer golf tournament. Another one going down the archive heaven. SGC would like to express its gratitude and thanks to all members that participated this year and for giving their support. We all hope as well to wish other members who were not able to join us this year for whatever reasons a healthy and burden free winter. See you all next year.

Sunday’s game: For a third consecutive week, Manny Chea with splendid ball striking displayed how it was done by shooting the best gross score of 73. Manny got beaten by a measly one stroke by Mike Montilla for the day’s prize. Mike who is hanging tough for the POY lead fired the lowest net of the day. These two members are the top candidates for the Player of the Year Award separated by only ten strokes with a game unaccounted for. Good luck to both and may the best man wins.

STANDINGS:

POY

POS     PLAYER                    POINTS          SCORE TO REPLACE

1          Mike Montilla             1061                74

2          Manny Chea                1071              77

3          Jimmy Manguerra       1084               77

4          JC Montilla                 1086                76

5          Rene Querubin            1089               78

SENIOR POY

POS     PLAYER                    POINTS          SCORE TO REPLACE

1          Rene Querubin            1089                78

2          Seho Oh                      1091                78

3          Joey Cruz                    1101                78

4          Bert Cerrudo               1104                78

5          Ed Peñas                     1107                81

MIP (MOST IMPROVED PLAYER)

RANK            PLAYER                    RESULTS

1                      Manny Chea                0.70

2                      Jimmy Manguerra       -2.70

3                      Ed Peñas                     -5.80

4                      Mike Montilla                -6.90

5                      Rene Querubin            -8.00

GRAND FINALS

POS     PLAYER                                NET SCORE

1          Mike    Montilla                       68

2          Manny Chea                            69

3          Paolo Ballares                         70

3          Julio     Rodriguez                   70

5          Rey Plaza                                72

6          Sennix Bontigao                     73

6          Sam     Kim                             73

6          Jimmy Manguerra                   73

9          JC Montilla                             74

9          Bong   Munson                       74

11        Eddie Ilao                               75

11        Ricky Reyes                            75

13        Lina     Mayo                           76

13        Tony    Peña                            76

Good luck to one and all.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Since it is the last day of the golf summer season next week, SGC in appreciation of the support of its members, offers a light dinner after the game. Please confirm your attendance.