It was soaring hot together with lingering, sticky humidity at twenty-six degrees Celsius at Lakeridge Links golf course at last Sunday’s round of golf. Never bothered the twenty-four players enjoying the fourth last game of the season. Boy, how time flies when you are having fun. Anyway, this golf course seemed to spook a lot of players because of its tough layout, nevertheless a beautiful design. As a matter of fact, there was a split rational from the members about playing this golf course for next season. Understandably those players living in the west side of TO were acting negatively including this course in our schedule for next year because of its not so near location aside from being a little pricey with the green fee.

Another high scoring affair happened just like the round of golf a week ago. Only one player submitted a net score in the 60s while a bunch of five people shared second place with a distant net score of 74. Fred Halili just joined the list of multiple winners by signing a net scorecard of 69 grabbing the day prize for his second win of the season. The last time SGC played this golf course sometime in May, Fred placed second fiddle to Ed Ilao with a net score of 72. He decided at this time he was not playing second to none. Is Fred giving us a hint to play this golf course maybe five times next year?

Nassau corner winners: An inspired POY contender Jimmy Manguerra owned the back nine with an even gross score of 36 while sharing the total net score of 74 with two others – Bert Cerrudo & Jun Paculaba.

Jess Velarde grabbed the sole possession of the Nassau front nine with a net score of 35. We’ve been hearing a lot of this player a lot lately. Good showing Jess.

Closer to the pin contest: An almost impossible pin location that was placed closer to the edge and the water proved no worry for Fred Halili with a nice shot on the seventh par 3 hole. Another in play water hazard hole that was poorly judged by most players, claimed a lot of golf balls but not Jess Velarde’s at seventeenth hole. Twice in a row now for Jess.

ANNOUNCEMENT: You are invited to Bingoy Peña’s place after our last round of golf at Lionhead golf course on October 7, 2018. A little dining is in the offing but BYOB. This gathering will also serve as SGC’s annual meeting to discuss golf related issues such as golf venues and new golf rules for next year, officers, new game format, membership, etc. Your presence and opinion matter.

SGC’s banquet awards night is on a Saturday, October 13, 2018. Please confirm your attendance to Rey Plaza or Joey Cruz if you have not done so yet. We would like a chance to see you out of your regular golf attire and in a semi formal attire for a change.

 

 

Bingoy Pena’s place