BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod Golf Club is on the brink of making history as the first
senior team to win the PAL Interclub title while competing in the Founders Division.
As top teams across the country struggled, the host club seized the opportunity, building a
10-point lead after an impressive 141-point performance at the Negros Occidental Golf
and Country Club on Tuesday. This follows their solid 148-point showing at their home
course on Monday, giving Bacolod 289 points.
The competition in the championship flight remains tight, with Canlubang trailing at 279
points, just three points ahead of Manila Southwoods. Cebu Country Club and Luisita are
tied at 274, while Del Monte is close behind at 273.
With Bacolod set to join the championship flight at its home course on Wednesday, an
intense battle among the six clubs is expected.
Aguinaldo and Cebu Country Club have both claimed the overall title while competing in
the men’s regular Founders Division.
Abe Rosal of Canlubang, Jingy Tuason of Luisita and Theody Pascual of Manila Southwoods
Bacolod signaled its intent early on Monday, led by Julius Susarno’s 58 points. The four
point performance served as a clear warning that another similar effort from any of the
players would push the club up to the championship division.
However, that’s the least of Bacolod’s worries, as the club appears determined to go all
the way.
Armando Eso spearheaded Bacolod’s charge with 50 points, receiving strong support
from Calixto de Leon and Woo Sung Seo, who carded 47 and 44, respectively.
While Bacolod made its move, Canlubang and the other contenders were locked in battle
at Bacolod Golf Club. Abe Rosal was one of four players to score in the 50s, with his 52
points bolstering Canlubang’s efforts.
With Abraham Avena and Rolly Viray adding 46 and 44, respectively, Canlubang tallied
142, a score bettered by Manila Southwoods and Luisita.
Southwoods collected 144 points from Theody Pascual (51), Don Breganza (48), and
Joseph Tambunting (45) to move up to third.
Corporate Affairs Department, G/F Lucio K. Tan, Jr. Center, PAL Gate 5-A Andrews Avenue, Pasay City, Philippines 1300
Luisita Golf Club came through with the best team score – 145 points – to climb to a
share of fourth place with Cebu Country Club.
Jingy Tuason led Luisita with 50 points followed by Ferdie Barbosa and Marty Ilagan
with 49 and 46, respectively.
CCC settled for 138 points through Jay Yuvallos (48), Eric Deen (47), and On Kyu Ok
43.
The 76th staging of the PAL Interclub is supported by Platinum sponsors PRIMAX
Broadcasting Network and Asian Journal.
Mastercard is a gold sponsor while RMN is a silver sponsor.
ABS-CBN Global is joining as a bronze sponsor while VISA, Philippine National Bank,
SM Bacolod, Tanduay and Asia Brewery are minor sponsors. Citadines is a hotel partner.
The complete results:
CHAMPIONSHIP
Canlubang 279 (137-142), Manila Southwoods 276 (132-144), Luisita 274 (129-145),
Cebu Country Club 274 (136-138), Del Monte 273 (132-141), Alabang 252(117-135),
Filam Hawaii 249(122-127), MSU Marawi 243(112-131), Coral Ocean Point 223(102
121), Engineers and Architects Eagle 155(70-87)
FOUNDERS
Bacolod 289 (148-141), Negros Occidental Team A 271(137-134), The Orchard 270
(132-138),Camp Aguinaldo 268(136-132), Club Filipino de Cebu Team 1 266(136-130),
Valley 259 (128-131), Sherwood Hills 257(126-131), Santa Elena 251(130-121),
Zamboanga 249(132-117), Tagaytay Highlands 247(133-114), Pueblo de Oro 245(126
119), South Pacific Davao 244(123-121), Riviera 237(116-121), SF Maharlika 229(120
109), Eagle Ridge 228(120-108), Guinhalaran 227(126-101), Villamor Air Base 227(109
118), Wack Wack 226(104-122), Fairways and Blue Water 226(112-114), U.P. Tee Jots
226(112-114), Baguio Country Club 208(112-96)
AVIATOR
Apo 233(113-120), Par 2000 231(124-107), Veterans 229(112-117), Forest Hills
224(109-115), Mimosa Plus 223(103-120), Davao City 219(106-113), Iloilo 215(100
115), Sarangani 214(110-104), Fil-am Fairfield South 213(99-114), Tagaytay Midlands
Team IMG 212(88-124), Negros International 207(89-118), Via Verde LA 206(101-105),
Corporate Affairs Department, G/F Lucio K. Tan, Jr. Center, PAL Gate 5-A Andrews Avenue, Pasay City, Philippines 1300
Iligan 203(99-104), Beverly Place 203(107-96), Cotabato 203(105-98), Lanang 201(91
110), South Bay of California 197(87-110), Paoay 196(101-95), Alta Vista 195(84-111),
Dakak 195(90-105), Edwin Andrews Air Force Base 195(96-99), Guam Seniors 194(97
97), Club Intramuros 193(101-92), Napa de Oro Winery 190(94-96), Rancho Palos
Verdes 188(82-106), Mt Malindang 187(85-102), Dirab 183(76-107), Boogies Buddies
Filgolfers 181(96-85), Filam of Sacramento 177(82-95), Philam Florida 160(60-100),
MSU Marawi Team 2 113(53-60)
SPORTSWRITERS
Pittsburgh Filam 212(107-105), San Juanico 208(104-104), Bacolod Team A 196(96
100), Moffet Field Team 1 189(104-85), Filcansa 188(102-86), Leyte 187(105-82), West
Highlands 186(89-97), PGA British Columbia 184(96-88), Ping Golfers 182(103-79),
Pearl Kai 180(102-78), Guam Seals 180(107-77), Mabuhay Golf of SFO 179(79-100),
Pinoy Vancouver 173(88-85), Sky West 168(92-80), Liloan 168(89-79), E-Yona of
Guam 162(86-76), Filam New Jersey 161(87-74), Moffet Field Team 2 155(102-53),
Illana Bay 155(88-67), Filam SFO 154(76-78), Camp Evangelista 153(91-62), Pinoy
Twilight 153(81-78), Guam Taotaomona 153(77-76), Philippine Golf of New England
146(82-64), South Cotabato 143(71-82), Filam Fairfield North 134(58-76), Guam
Compadres 131(68-63), Bennet Valley 107(44-63)
FRIENDSHIP
Seattle Team A 164(62-102), SF East Bay 162(62-112), Simbolo Peninsula 157(65-92),
Canphil 150(68-90), Fil Oz Sydney 148(80-70), Brotherhood Sharp 143(56-87), West
Covina Warriors 127(55-72)
