PASAY CITY – Even before the sun was up, scores of golfers were at the Villamor Golf Course in this city to play for the benefit of CFC ANCOP-sponsored students at the CFC ANCOP Golf Tournament on June 15.
“At the end of the day, [the tournament is all about] our support, our generosity to think about the future of scholars… I think the condition of the heart of our players, our sponsors, will be an overwhelming gratefulness for the blessings that we have received. It’s paying forward for people who definitely need our support,” shared CFC ANCOP Golf Tournament Event Head Bro. Jon San Miguel in an interview.
Massive turnout
From 39 golf enthusiasts registered two weeks before, the participants grew to a staggering 111 on the day itself with dozens of walk-in golfers coming in from as far as Pampanga, Kalinga, Ozamis, and even Singapore and Brunei to play in Class A and B, Seniors’, and Ladies’ divisions.
For everyone, it was a day of fellowship and of raising funds for a cause. Ladies’ Division 2nd runner-up Therese Dela Cruz shared, “It feels very fulfilling because you’re not only having fun, but you’re also able to help other people through [golf].”
Other players like Ladies’ Division champion, Cecilia Espinoza, who also sponsored the event through her company Transcend Cargo Express, took the tournament seriously and walked away with a trophy.
She shared, “Since this is my first time, I was excited and prepared a lot, practiced a lot. And of course, my first time, I have to prove myself [that’s probably] why I won.”
Winning with CFC ANCOP
Those who weren’t so lucky on the fairway went home with both minor and major prizes. The following were the day’s winners:
- Longest drive at 280 yards – Josh Francia
- Most accurate drive – Bong Bautista
- Putting challenge at 116 centimeters – Leo Labrador
- Seniors’ Division:
- 2nd runner up with 46 points – Ken Padua
- 1st runner up with 47 points – Rommel Latinazo
- Champion with 53 points – Lyndon Pamintuan
- Ladies’ Division:
- 2nd runner up with 17 points – Therese Dela Cruz
- 1st runner up with 27 points – Bess Yao – Garcia
- Champion with 35 points – Cecilia Espinoza
- Class A:
- 2nd runner up with 28 points – Jefrey Abergas
- 1st runner up with 28 points – John Joshua Francia (winner by count back)
- Champion with 32 points – Marvin Castro
- Class B
- 2nd runner up with 16 points – Dennis Tirdhas
- 1st runner up with 17 points – Marvin Trinidad
- Champion with 17 points – Arvin Banaag (winner by count back)
- Major prizes:
- 7-liter air fryer – Obet Sanchez
- Microwave – Rommel Latinazo
- 43-inch TV Hi Sense TV – Pedy Acosta
- 50-inch 4k TV – Norman Damilig
- 55-inch 4k TV –
Mindanao golf tournament?
With everyone evidently enjoying the day, CFC ANCOP Executive Director Boyet Rafael challenged Couples for Christ leaders present to bring the golf tournament to their own provinces.
He said, “We’re supporting students coming from the poorest of the poor.. ‘Yun po ‘yung pinaka [That is] main purpose why we are doing this. How about doing it in Mindanao? Are you willing to support it in Mindanao?”
He thanked everyone’s support for the event and noted that the tournament wasn’t all about winning but more about friendship and fellowship.
Various businesses and families sponsored the event like Maxi Build, Unilab, Cargo Express, Inc., San Miguel, Certeza, and Sanchez families, Energizer, Alpha Insurance, Vice Mayor Calixto, Yupangco Electronics, Mike’s Gym, Paint Magic Enterprises, and Cubix.
