Twenty-three degrees Celsius at Glen Cedars golf course last Sunday with no threat of any gloomy forecast along the way. We had a good attendance coming to SGC’s nineteenth game of the season as twenty-six players showed up including two guests. With season winding down to six important games, didn’t you wish you were in the mix? I’d tell you what, if you were not and just for consolation, a load of burden was off your shoulders. You’d be sleeping well. Jittery…………….. jittery……..jittery feeling was up in the air as the competition was getting fierce, testing players’ self discipline to the limit. At times, it could be a closer look at one’s outlook how to handle pressure, but those who made the calling knew that the chance of valuable reward awaited them. Jockeying for positions were on their minds all the way. Recent efforts paid dividends on the scorecard for those who were in the run for major awards, or simply put, ‘I’m still here, get me the darn trophy.”; which alone was more than enough to be pumped about together with the bragging rights of beating everybody.

Enough said. It was a day that Sunday where this golf course offered an easier layout compared to the rest of golf venues in our schedule. If you were going to make a move, this was the day. Don’t blink now but Ron Wilson who played this game as if he was in the middle of an oasis not thinking of mere pressure that came with it playing this game, shot a Nassau front nine net score of beyond belief 28. This eventful score catapulted him to grab the day’s prize and the Nassau total with astounding net of 64. It must be nice to come to a game of golf with easy going attitude. We ought to try this approach, why not?

Only two other players posted a round of net score in the 60s. Bong Munson supported by a strong run of good form of late, carded a net total score of 65 while taking the Nassau back nine. Bong happily admitted that because of this low net score, he edged closer to the early leaders for the majors – POY, SPOY and MIP awards. Not to be outdone, Julio Rodriguez proudly posted the other round of net 69. Who said that competition was not at its highest level?

Closest to the pin: Ross Bautista might not know his fondness for this course but it was obviously paying off – he won the sixteenth hole. The last time SGC played here, Ross shot an ace at the very same hole where Bingoy Peña rifled that shot on the fifth pin hole the closest.

Announcement: Super Series event at Westview this Sunday. Not too late to enter this contest. At the last count, there are at least fourteen members joining this competition so far. Don’t miss this second last of two contests. Concluding also is the Monthly contest. Good luck to all.

Almost perfect attendance last Sunday at Royal Woodbine golf course. At twenty-eight degrees Celsius, twenty-five members showed up and played plus two guests. Counting at the last minute before we teed off, only five members were AWOL. This venue was still considered the favorite of everyone because of its central location. It was sad to say that our summer past time was unhappily winding down to mere seven games. The thought of old man winter hanging around the corner made us believe that only a few days away, came the months of ending in brrrrrr. Septembrr, Octoberr…..got it? Freeze that thought.

How did they stack up at yesterday’s competition? For all I knew, playing two consecutive weeks with this member who I noticed a favored distance over a taste of accuracy, his driver produced enough yardage to accomplish a close affection to GIR every time he played. One of our newest members, Jess Velarde equipped with a good short game as well, turned in a net 65 earning him the day’s prize honors. Worth mentioning was the other only member in the field, Bingoy Peña who shot in the high 60s with a net of 67.

Nassau corners: A regular at this golf course Joey Cruz, posted a whopping front nine gross score of 38. Jess V. with his net 65 grabbed the total net score while sharing the back nine with Jimmy Manguerra.

Closest to the pin: Bong Munson’s shot at par 3 fourth hole never got challenged taking a birdie with him as well. Bert Cerrudo got the fourteenth.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: SGC in behalf of its members would like to thank Ely & Bingoy Peña for opening their home again for a light dinner after the round of golf. Everyone who showed up enjoyed the warm Peñas’ hospitality once more.

Well, weather was good. Competition was at its high level. All you got to do was show up and win a few of the prizes at stake at last Sunday’s SGC round seventeen at Kingsforest golf course. Free chicken wing dinner and choice of drinks were in the offing. What more could you ask for? Twenty-one players plus two guests did just that and enjoyed the entertaining day at the golf course. Although not everyone could be a winner, and with a third of rounds simmering down to the end of the season, life could be good. It was truly good. Participation was the main concern here, mind you. Some said, “Winners could be good losers, but sore losers could not be good winners”.

What was up? The “Smiling Collector” had done it again. Jojo Dizon, fresh from a week off made good of his refreshing start to win the day’s prize. The multiple winner of four times this year so far had it going early where he carded a closing net 69 to seal an emphatic two-shot victory at the finish over two of his pursuers – Rey Macapagal & Lina Mayo who both shared second place finish at 71 net score.

Blind Partners contest winners: For Rey Macapagal & Lina Mayo although finishing second to Jojo D. did not come home empty after all. That partnership produced a total net score of 142 garnering them the first prize allocation. With total net score of 149, Pat Deoca & Rey Plaza grabbed the second prize while partners Ross Bautista & Dave Nelson placed third.

Nassau winners: The very same three people mentioned above took the honors for this contest. Rey Macapagal claimed the front nine, Lina Mayo reeled in the back nine while Jojo Dizon surged ahead from everyone to get the total net score. Life was good so far?

Sharpshooters contest: The long hazardous par 3 seventh hole was won by Ed Ilao while the ageless Pat Deoca got it close than anyone else at the fourteenth hole, his second prize take for the day. Not bad.

ANNOUNCEMENT: It was a blooming pity that two of SGC members showed up late at the golf course knowing that tee off time was at 2:00 o’clock PM when it was actually at 11:00 o’clock AM. Both players were not able to play because of the unfortunate situation. Please let this be a reminder to everyone that for those who have not given their emails or telephone numbers for SGC circulation, kindly provide them now so that any changes or breaking news that may happen to our schedule, we would be able to reach you. Any announcement receive in time could be posted at this web site or by word of mouth. Can we talk? Is it really that hard to keep in touch?

So long Tony……………………………………………

It was a pleasure to know you.
It is more delightful to know now that you are in good hands with our Creator.
May you Rest in Peace.

Twenty-four degrees Celsius with a threat of rain that never happened at last Sunday’s round 16 at Westview golf course. Only eighteen players plus two guests showed up. Was it because of a long weekend? Or was it the course itself to blame for the dwindling attendance? A number of players found  a hefty time to score low as indicated by the winning net score of 72 the last time SGC played here last June. It was the same story this Sunday.

Nassau winners: One of our newcomers, Jess Velarde took the front nine. This new member just joined the club of long hitters; a real threat for grabbing some prizes in the remaining SGC’s stretch run. Watch out. Bert C. seized the back nine and total net score of 71.

Closest to the pin contest: What about this – a swept of winning par threes by a wily veteran, Jun Paculaba. He won both Middle’s seventh hole and Lakeland’s fourth hole. As a matter of fact, players in the same group with Jun were telling us that he nearly aced the fourth hole as his shot hit the pin.

ANNOUNCEMENT: This Sunday’s event is a special one. A mandatory ‘Blind Partner’ contest is in the offing as well as SGC’s offer of hamburger sandwich dinner with all the trimmings of course after the round at Kingsforest. To those new members who are wondering what ‘Blind Partner’ is all about – it is the lowest total net score of the round of two players in a partnership. Partners are selected via a draw and that is where it has got its name from. Top three lowest partnership net scores win a prize.

Please be reminded that Kingsforest’s tee off time is at 11:00 o’clock AM. Also, be mindful of the traffic along the QEW that may occur on your way to the golf course. So, come early. Try not to forget confirming your attendance for this Sunday.