Wide-open race in Fil-Championship

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Six teams with equal talent will vie in the Fil-Championship division of the 72nd Fil-Am Men’s Invitational, making this year’s chase for the premier title at the Baguio Country Club and Camp John Hay Golf Club courses wide open.

Manila Southwoods will parade national team members Carl Corpuz, Kristoffer Arevalo and Aidric Chan and, together with Gabriel Manotoc and Jeff Jung, the Carmona, Cavite-based squad is the clear favorite to defend the crown.

The Januarius Team may be a newcomer but players Raymund Sangil, Marco Olives, RJ Rizada, Terence Macatangay and Kirby Lachica have Fil-Am experience. Playing captain Paolo Cagalingan is optimistic of a good showing given the extensive knowledge they have.

Forest Hills is another team with potential. Its core is a mix of young and veteran golfers like Edison Tabalin and long-hitteer Joshua Buenaventura. Gus Pachieco, Iñigo Raymundo and Jose Rodelio Mangulabnan are there to provide familiarity and scoring.

After leading Southwoods to the Seniors title, Jun Jun Plana is playing again in the regular for Time Cargo Logistics.