Abonal clinches S’woods srs title

MANILA, Philippines - Ariel Abonal carded a net 65 from a gross 77 as he edged Ed Rendon by two to capture the Class A crown while Mar Badillo snared the Class B title in the Manila Southwoods Seniors Trimester Birthday Bash presented by Resorts World Manila at Southwoods’ Masters course in Carmona, Cavite recently.

A 12 handicapper, Abonal played true to form to hold off Rendon, who turned in a gross 78 but fell short by two with a net 67 in the battle for top honors in the premier division of the 18-hole tournament presented by Resorts World Manila and backed by San Miguel Purefoods as principal sponsor.

Badillo fired a net 62 from a gross 75 and nipped fellow 13-handicapper Mentz Deguito, who had a gross 76, by one for the Class B plum while Rod Pepito scored a net 67 from a gross 102 and nipped Mert Marcelo, who had a net 68 from a gross 99, by one for the Class C diadem in the event organized by Southwoods Seniors Chapter headed by president/tournament chairman Francisco Gonzalez and vice president Rod Pepito

Mert Marcelo also took the nearest-to-the-pin award (No. 5-9 feet) while Rasty Marcelo copped the longest-drive honors (No. 1-300 yards) and Boy David hit the most accurate drive (No. 10-on the line) in the fun holes.

The tournament is backed by hole sponsors Asia Pacific Golf Corp., Ayala Land Premier, Blackrock Corp., Brainmaster for Senior Moments, Megafiber Psyllium Fiber, Goutritis Herbal Supplement, Camp John Hay Golf Club, DHN Construction Corp., Finmat International Resources, inc., Forest Hills Golf Club, GFX Golf FX, MS Electrade Corp., Mizuno, Pacsports, Red Eagle Lending Investors, Corp., Rudy Project Philippines, Triframe, Inc. by Frankie Flameño and Srixon with Farmers Coffee, Caramba Foods Corp. and Le Chef as supporters.