In celebration of the 68 years of Naval Architecture in the Philippines and a decade since the inception of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Inc. (SONAME) and 29th Founding Anniversary of the Philippine Register of Shipping (PRS) and with the success of last year’s tournament, SONAME and PRS held its Second Joint tournament under “SONAME-PRS GOLF CUP” last April 27, 2018 at the Aoki Course, Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club, Cavite City.
The event was attended this year by 32 golf players. With good weather condition, participants enjoyed their game at the scenic and well maintained golf course. Cong. Jesulito A. Manalo of ANGKLA Partylist graced the ceremonial tee off with Engr. Sammuel T. Lim – Chairman of SONAME, Mr. Roberto A. Umali – Chairman of PRS and Mr. Augusto Arreza Jr. – Executive Director of Filipino Shipowners Association.
During the awarding ceremony, Engr. Jerome Manuel, President of SONAME, welcomed and acknowledged all sponsors and participants who supported the event for a cause. The players had their fair share of luck as some triumphed in their respective playing divisions while some got lucky to win fabulous raffle prizes.
Results of the tournament are as follows:
LOW GROSS CHAMPION: HONORIO CASALME
LOW NET CHAMPION: ROBERTO UMALI
CLASS A CHAMPION: REYNALDO PABICO
CLASS A 1ST RUNNER UP: KENNEDY PADUA
CLASS B CHAMPION: SAMMUEL LIM
CLASS B 1ST RUNNER UP: MARCUS LESLIE SUNTAY
CLASS C CHAMPION: JUN SY
CLASS C 1ST RUNNER UP: JIKIE ILAGAN
WOMEN’S CHAMPION: RAFONCHELLE LIM
SPECIAL AWARDS:
LONGEST DRIVE: KENNEDY PADUA
MOST ACCURATE DRIVE: VICENTE PONO
NEAREST TO THE PIN: ROBERTO UMALI
At the end of the program, Engr. Thaddeus T. Jovellanos, President of PRS, thanked again everyone who supported this year’s joint Golf tournament of the two organizations. The event could not have taken place without the continued support of the many companies that attended each year.
Proceeds from this golf tournament will be allocated in continuity of its different projects & initiatives on the promotion of maritime safety in the country.
It was another successful golf event and we thank all the participants and sponsors for the continued support. We look forward to see you again in the greens next year.