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SIERRA GOLF CLUB 2024 TWO MAJOR TITLE CHAMPION

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The competition is intense, testing players’ ability and character to the limit. At times, it can be a formidable assessment, but those who do make the grade know that the chance of reputation and fortune awaits.

This is what Julio Rodriguez, (everyone who knows and calls him JR for short) has done for this SGC’s (SIERRA GOLF CLUB) 2024 golf summer event. While JR romps hugely to two major SGC titles – POY (PLAYER OF THE YEAR) & MIP (MOST IMPROVED PLAYER), it is a commemoration of golf skills and a token that this sport not only is satisfying to win but needs dedication and perseverance to oneself. Mind you, JR has still five-day a week of employment to tackle aside from playing golf. Congratulations.

JULIO RODRIGUEZ

Never too late to say goodbye.

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Sierra Golf Club just learned the death of former SGC member, Tom Beltran. Tom passed away sometime in January of this year in Winnipeg. SGC would like to say goodbye to Tom, maybe a little late than never. Most members remembered Tom as the most avid golfer as he was always known of practicing almost every day. How about that for a guy who loved golf so much? We wish Tom playing golf at par in the Kingdom of our Creator.

Great Sadness

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On behalf of Sierra Golf Club members, we wish Manny Chea’s wife Elsa, an eternal peace in heaven.

SGC sent this flower arraignment (pictured) to Elsa’s funeral wake courtesy of Bingoy Peña.

SGC Award Winner

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Jess Velarde

Most of us are dreamy eyed when entering a golf season hoping to seize the rare opportunity that everyone else wants – winning an award. With the SGC golf season ending, Jess Velarde not only captured an award but getting it done on the biggest stage by winning both the POY (Player of the Year) and the MIP (Most Improved Player) major awards. The timing couldn’t have been better as Jess turned the corner for this year’s contest with his remarkable performance.

SGC’s other winners

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Jimmy Manguerra
Sangva Sok
Joey Cruz

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From L to R: Jimmy Manguerra, Sangva Sok, Joey Cruz

Other great performances were at stunning display by Grand Finals winners – Jimmy Manguerra and Sangva Sok. Playing Lakeridge Links and Kingsforest courses was unlikely a walk in the park without course management at all for these two players. SGC also appreciates a non-award category, and it is also quite an inspiring effort for the rest of the members with a perfect 24-game attendance by Joey Cruz.

2023 GTA Golf Tournament

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At long last, the 2023 GTA Tournament was held at Bethesda Grange golf course last Saturday hosted by Philcan organization which in turn won the LBC Cargo trophy by beating five other teams. It was a successful event with one hundred and forty-four players participating. Although SGC finished dead last accumulating the worst points as a team, SGC did not completely come empty handed. Two of its top players won the best gross and best net awards in the top “A” player category. Jimmy Manguerra was able to beat out the rest of the field with a 75 gross card while Manny Chea powered himself to capturing the best net score of 69. The latter also was able to secure the Nassau net front tying another SGC member, Julio Rodriguez. SGC appreciates the involvement and support of its members.

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Jimmy Manguerra
Manny Chea
Julio Rodriguez

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A Fil-Am player thrives in his first NHL game

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On October 10, 2022, Thursday, I was watching an NHL (National Hockey League) game. It was the Toronto Maple Leafs facing against the undefeated Dallas Stars with only four games into the season. It was a tight game as a matter of fact the game went to overtime. The Leafs brought up three players from the minors due to injuries and lackluster effort from their regulars. One of them was a player named Nicholas Robertson who is trying to secure himself a roster spot for the 2022-23 season. His older brother, Jason plays for Dallas Stars.

Nicholas Robertson scored two goals including the OT winner in his season debut, as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 in overtime. Nick Robertson was entrapped in the minor leagues although it was no fault of his own. Now, he’s an overtime hero for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Hopefully Nicholas stays to a regular spot with his team, but rumors spread he is now groomed to be traded while his value is worth mentioning. Good luck.

Nicholas Robertson is a Fil-Am (Filipino-American) and this is his bio (Source from Wikipedia): He was born on September 11, 2001, in Arcadia, California, to parents Hugh and Mercedes. His mother was born in Manila, Philippines, and moved to North America as a child where she would meet her Michigan-born husband. Nicholas began playing minor hockey while living in Southern California before moving to Michigan at eight years old for better hockey opportunities.