Jolly James is crowned the King of CB&I 4th Philippine Independence Day Golf Invitational
The recently concluded CB&I 4th Philippine Independence Day Golf Invitational organized by Filipino Golfers in the Middle East saw James Martin Yap emerging as the over all Champion with 31 stable ford points. Playing off 11 from a 3/4 HCP allowance, he has maneuvered through the Championship laid out Earth Course with a birdie and three pars. Although it was a day of low scoring amongst the 68 golfers, the nearest competitor is Chris Miller, (Platinum Division 0-13) 7 HCP accumulating 30 points as well.
Completing the winners for Platinum division are Kenneth Hardillo, Arnel Pabitu and Ramon Battung with 28, 26 & 25 point a piece. Vice Consul Gerry Soliguin on behalf of Consul General Benito Valeriano hit the 1st ball on the tee to kick off the ceremony.
Albert Berundang Bedus snatched the Gold division (14 – 19) with 29 points closely followed with Tania Gelasini (28 pts.) consistent Larry Mendoza (27 pts.) and Ruben Jamorra (25 pts)
Michael Tappan from CB&I won the Silver division (20 – 28), with 30 pts, followed by Pritam Mirchandani, Ronald Javier, Chris Burkill and Paul Encarnacion respectively.
Special events winners are as follows:
Attack the flag Hole 1 – AZHAR SYARAWI
Nearest the Pin in 3rd shot Hole 2 – AZHAR SYARAWI
Nearest the Pin in 2 Hole 5 – Jay Martin Yap
Nearest the Pin Hole 6 – Richard Mylrea
Nearest the Pin Hole 13 – Eric Matabang
Nearest the Pin Hole 17 – Rey Lapa
2 Longest Drive Holes 9 and 14 – Linden Williamson (14 YEARS OLD)
CB&I is the Title Sponsor and proudly supported by Cathay Pacific, SC Johnson, Seawings, Barrio Fiesta, Giordano, Asiana Hotel and Red Bull
David Gainsford, CB&I Director of Human Resources Europe, Middle East & Africa welcomed all the players during the awarding ceremony and handed over the trophies to all the winners assisted by the other patrons of the event.
Ramon Navea (Chairman) along with other FIGME officers, Chito Albay (Vice Chairman), Dan Alforte (Finance & Logistics), Alex Tivi (Memebership and Events), Vic Liwanag (Secretary), Roger Corpuz (External Affairs) and Brylle Navea (Photography and Historian) extended their heartfelt gratitude to all the sponsors and looking forward to another successful event in 2013.
Photo Caption: Vice Consul Gerry Soliguin – Ceremonial Tee to kick off the ceremony
