It was a record turnout for the 2019 Homecoming Golf Tournament as 123 golfers matched golfing skills at the Ayala Greenfield Golf and Leisure Club last February 11, 2019.

The tournament kicked off with ceremonial tee shots by the golfing members of the host batch of MBM 1999, led by Mr. James Ileto, Homecoming Golf 2019 Chair, Mr. Edric Hernandez and Ret. Gen. Gary Fallorina.

Alumni and guests enjoyed the challenging championship golf course designed by no less than Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Golfing conditions were perfect as sunny skies and a cool breeze prevailed during the entire day. Fast greens and some stiff winds added to the difficulty of the golf course, requiring players to bring out their A-games to score well.

After the round, the golfers gathered at the Club’s Rizal Ballroom for the lunch fellowship and awarding ceremony. As the golfers partook the hearty lunch, they were also treated to a refreshing iced cold beer from San Miguel and cocktails courtesy Tanduay Distillers.

Despite all the travails on the golf course, the players had lots of fun and the camaraderie among alumni and guests was clearly evident. Players fondly recalled their rounds, gamely laughing at both good and bad shots and all the misfortunes that sometimes befall golfers out on the course.

Mr. Allan Tuazon, Homecoming 2019 Chair, and Mr. Ileto hosted the awarding ceremony and raffled off some prizes such as electric fans, bottles of wine, cases of beers and gift certificates from Starbucks and Perez Optical. Lucky golfers won gadgets like power banks and bluetooth speakers. For the major raffle, two participants got to take home the big prizes – one 32-inch and one 40-inch LED TVs.

In the golfing competition, MBM 1999 came away with a big win as they bagged the 2019 Championship in the team category and Best Batch Attendance award. Other winners are:

TEAM CATEGORY

     Champion                    Batch 1999

     1^st Runner-up              Batch 1979

     2^nd Runner-up             Batch 1996

CLASS A

     Champion                    Bobby Majarucon, Guest

     1^st Runner-up              Michael Pineda, Guest

     2^nd Runner-up             Dimanche Sales, Guest

CLASS B

     Champion                    Lilit Lim, MBM 1979

     1^st Runner-up              Roberto Castanares, MBA 2011 Cohort 6

     2^nd Runner-up             Willy Tee Ten, Guest

CLASS C

     Champion                    Glenn Mendoza, Guest

     1^st Runner-up              Ramoel De Veyra, MBM 1998

     2^nd Runner-up             Francisco Silva, Guest

LADIES

     Champion                    Vicky Herrera, Guest

     1^st Runner-up              Tin Dacanay, Guest

     2^nd Runner-up             Tess Langomez, Guest

FUN HOLES

     Nearest To The Pin      Kenneth Juarez,Guest

     Most Accurate Drive   Tess Langomez, Guest

     Longest Drive              Damas Wong, Guest

This golf tournament would not have been possible without the following sponsors: Mustard Seed Systems Corporation, San Miguel Brewery, Tanduay Distillers, Lina Group of Companies, Pioneer Insurance, KPMG International, RG Manabat & Co., Nikkoshi Philippines, FAIM, MBM 1974, MBM 1999, Ayala Land Premier, Maybank Philippines, Mitsubishi Motors, Peak Motors, Autohub Group, AFPSLAI, Friends of AIM and Kampfortis