The Manila Times

Oakley hosts 6th Golf Cup at Pradera Verde

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INTERNATIO­NAL sports accessorie­s brand Oakley proudly hosted the recent 6th Golf Cup at Pradera Verde in Lubao, Pampanga for the

- ers of The Junior Golfers League (TJGL), the developmen­t league of the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippine­s.

With intense competitio­n and weather condition, participan­ts swung their golf clubs toward victory during the 18-hole system 36 game with divisions consisted of Men’s Division Classes A, B, and C; Women’s Division, as well as Boy’s Division and Girl’s Division for junior golfers.

In the Men’s Division Class A, Raymund Lacdao emerged as Champion with 71-04 = 67, Mike Besa winning 1st runner up with 75-06 = 69 and Allan Umali bagging the 2nd runner up, 82-13=69.

Meanwhile in the Men’s Division Class B, James Roy Linao came out on top with a 97-25 = 72, followed by Marlon Dizon as 1st Runner Up, scoring 98-26 = 72 and Lorenzo dela Paz as 2nd Runner up with 95-22 = 73.

In the Men’s Division Class C, Eric dela Rosa championed other golfers with a score of 101-26 = 75, with Mathew Lean Mendoza coming in as 1st Runner Up scoring, 102-26= 76 and Mark Fowler as 2nd Runner up with 103-27=76.

In the Ladies’ Division, Vangie Omlang took home the Champion trophy scoring 89-17= 72, followed by Grace Montilla winning 1st and Cora Aguinaldo winning 2nd Runner up scoring 89-16 = 73 and 95-88 = 73 respective­ly.

The Junior Golfers also showcased their excellent skills during the 6th Oakley Golf Cup. Under The Junior Golfers League members with their trophies as they receive the P100,000 donation from Oakley Philippine­s at the Oakley 6th Golf Cup in Pampanga.

Boys Division, Josh Jorge was named as Champion with a score of 68-02 = 66, while in the Girls

with 73-04 = 69.

Hosted by renowned multimedia motoring journalist James Deakin, the 6th Oakley Golf Cup played up more fun and exciting

“Rock n Roll Music + Golf” where thematic activities were set per hole for extra challenge among participan­ts such as loud rock music, spotlight, sprinklers, and many more.

Oakley donated P100,000 to TJGL after the awarding of winners in commitment to their continued support for the young golfers of the country to help them grow their athletic skills.

“We’re grateful for Oakley because every year, they support and hold this charity event for TJGL.

Out of this tournament, we are able to help kids who are financiall­y incapable but talented,” said TJGL President Chonadela Paz. “We will utilize the money for partially funding the needed resources of the junior golfers to encourage them more in honing their skills.”

Chona also mentioned that this pledge by Oakley will help TJGL golfers Josh Jorge and Sean Granada who will soon represent the country to Internatio­nal Management Group Junior Golf 2018 in San Diego, California this July.

“It’s a good initiative for Oakley to help the young ones to enhance their talent and skills in golf. These kids represent our country and it’s good that Oakley was able to help and be a part of achieving their dreams especially in this sport (golf),” shared Oakley Marketing Head Louren Lacanlale.

Oakley also invites all participan­ts

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