After four days of intense golf in Davao’s three prime golf courses, one team stood head shoulder above the rest. Team Replicon showed everyone they are the masters of the 15th Eaglemaster Golf Tournament.
Team Replicon skippered by Alexander Bisera led from Day One up to the last putt on the final day of the tournament. Bisera conspired with young guns of Davao golf Jhondie Quibol, Ronel Tagaan, Ricky Pineda and Nino Villacencio to rule the Championship Division with an aggregate score of 415 points using the Stableford Scoring System. Team RMC compose of Rolando Bregente, Alexis Nailga, Vince Luterio, Christian Miguel Linaac and Raul Minoza came in as runner up with 400 points. Team Petro Gazz composed mostly of Davao Junior golf standouts placed a distant third to complete the cast of podium winners.
“We are overwhelmed by your support. More than 700 golfers competing in three different courses is a very big challenge, but we are glad we successfully overcome it. Salamat sa inyong lahat sa inyong suporta. Hats off to our president Secretary Leo Magno, who just flew in several hours ago just to attend this fellowship dinner. My fellow golfers, after four days of golf it’s time to relax, have fun, lets enjoy the evening while waiting for our names to be called in the raffle. Welcome everyone” Randy Cadiogan, tournament director said in his welcome remarks.
Team Britannika team A from Tupi, South Cotabato composed of John Paul Tamayo, Britanny Pauline Tamayo, Apollo Lamaton, Jared Saban and Rex Zaragoza Jr tallied 361 points to top Flight A division. Davao’s Team Club Car (359) followed suit as first runner up with Team Ambagan 2 (355) duplicating their feat last year finished again as the
second runner up.
Fore The Boys/Bong Trucking of Davao City was the runaway winner in Flight B (338) led by its president Alvin Tesado and supported by Cri Babol, Ryan Guiang, Jerico Bajo and Rekrek Mise. Team AZ Developers (319) came in as distant second and another Fore the Boys tem FTB3/Moonstruck (297) completing the podium as second runner up.
Team Britannika Team C (247) from South Cotabato composed of Rainier Tagwalan, Ricky Estardo, Nino Juele, Isagani Olano and Richard Taripe took the Flight C diadem. FTB/TFF Mamay Inn and Resort Team (241) followed closely to bag the second place honors for the division with Team TFF Lawyers (240) completing the division cast of winners in taking the second runner trophy.
Davao Eaglemaster Team 1 (370) held on to their lead from Day two to bag the title in the Seniors 2 Division with an imposing score of 381 points. The champion team composed of Joe Tesado, Lito Dublan, Elias Arriba, Lando Cachuela, Jorge Segovia and Jesse Panisales were never threatened in the four-day tournament and finished with plenty to spare. Team Isabela Golf Club Inc. (350) came in as distant second with Team 13th Tee (343) coming in as Third Placer.
Team Zamboanga Golf (497) of Bobong Cabang, Gil Lim, Patrick Lee, Joseph Dy and Henry Ratag ruled the Seniors 1 division. Team MCG Mimosa (490) and TFF Senior team (483) took the first runner up and second runner up honors respectively.
The Seniors Championship Flight division was ruled by 9Tee Gold Club (564) composed of Noel Beleran, Rommel Tello, Emilio Pedro Jr, Luis rex Bagante and Jose Ma Cuerpo.Team Napa de Oro (481) and Team Pugo (361) followed as second and third placers respectively.
“We are happy to host once again this year’s edition of the Eaglemaster golf tournament. The overwhelming support of more than 700 golfers and their companions who flocked to our city is very heartwarming. The golf community in Davao is again vibrant and we Dabawenyos are happy to promote the beauty of our city, the whole Mindanao as well as one of the top destination in the country not only for golf, but for tourism as a whole. Hats off to our tournament chairman Randy Cadiogan and to the staff, the organizing committee and to all my fellow Eaglemaster. Thank you also sponsors for the support but most of all, to you my fellow golfers, daghang salamat. See you again next year,” said Secretary Leo Magno, Mindanao Development Authority chair, also the concurrent Eaglemaster president.
The rest of the Individual winners are:
Flight A Gross Champion:Rekrek Mise
Runner Up: Kenneth Naro
Net Champion: Rex Zaragosa
Runner Up: Jonathan Cabreros
Flight B Gross Champion:Rainier Taglawan
Runner Up: Josue Jun Tesado
Net Champion: Jerico Bajo
Runner Up: Engr Chito Malabanan
Golfers were glued to their seats entertained by the music of a live band, drowned by the laughter and fun while partaking the overflowing foods, drinks and prizes during the awards night.
“Once again, on behalf of my fellow Eaglemaster, I am extending our sincerest thanks to all of you my fellow golfers for your support in making this tournament a huge success” says Randy Cadiogan. “Hoping to see you again next year in our 15th edition. Daghang Salamat, mabuhay po kayong lahat.,” Cadiogan concluded.
