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One for the caddies

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - March 1, 2006 - 12:00am

The success of the National Caddies Program and its pioneering beneficiaries last week at the PAL tournament held in Davao was way beyond my expectations. Though the whole scenario was actually part of the dream...

A golf treasure

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - February 22, 2006 - 12:00am

Every golf course is unique. Especially for the ones that were built before the sport boomed more than several years ago, and technical equipment was not as advanced and modern as it is today, the golf architects...

Crucial time

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - February 15, 2006 - 12:00am

When I opened the newspapers last week and read that La Salle filed a one-year leave of absence from the UAAP basketball league in the aftermath of its findings on its players–Mark Benitez and Tim Gatchalian–I...

Son also rises

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - February 8, 2006 - 12:00am

It was not the first time that I joined the Mango Tee at the Alabang Golf Club. It was actually my third or fourth year to participate in this event. But this year was special. No, my son and partner Matthew and...

Risking it all

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - February 1, 2006 - 12:00am

Generally speaking, one of the things that come naturally to exceptional athletes during and after their careers is the ability to inspire those who watch or hear of them. Tennis, golf and perhaps basketball have...

At the right time

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - January 26, 2006 - 12:00am

I was very pleased to hear the news of how Juvic Pagunsan fared at the qualifying tournament for the Asian Tour last week. On his first try in a tournament as a professional golfer, he not only qualified to play...

Some thoughts on Fil-Ams

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - January 18, 2006 - 12:00am

I have to admit that it has been quite a while since I really enjoyed watching an entire PBA game. But the game last Saturday between Air 21 and San Miguel had me glued to the television set that I ended up staying...

Tough choices

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - December 21, 2005 - 12:00am

There is no better time than Christmas to realize how commercialism has very casually creeped into and penetrated our everyday lives. Even if one intentionally tries to stay out of the maddening rush in the hope...

Taking a new role in Fil-Am

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - December 14, 2005 - 12:00am

Baguio has by far been on the top of my list when it comes to favorite destinations away from Manila. Perhaps it’s because it is in this little town that I spent all of my summer vacations with my family as...

Juvic’s SEAG feat

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - December 7, 2005 - 12:00am

It has reached a certain stage where he seriously considered ending his multi-titled amateur golfing career. And despite the fact that more medals were surely in store for himself and the country — given his...

One step back, two steps forward

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - November 23, 2005 - 12:00am

The decision of the POC to strike basketball out of the calendar of events for the SEA Games left me with mixed feelings. I took time out to reflect why such a drastic move was carried out. But since I have followed...

Closing ranks

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - November 9, 2005 - 12:00am

Despite the different views and opinions as to how this painful situation should have been handled, it is clear that our intentions and love for La Salle is the common and prevailing sentiment that we all share. ...

La Sallites join us

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - November 2, 2005 - 12:00am

Despite all evidence to the contrary, the La Salle brothers and officials have conducted their initial investigation in a way that has left many in a state of deep sadness and at the same time disgust at how the...

Winning at all costs (Part 2)

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - October 26, 2005 - 12:00am

When I came out with my column Winning At All Costs, two weeks ago the news of La Salle fielding an ineligible player that was written on the other page of this paper came as a complete shock to me. I didn’t...

Staying on course

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - October 19, 2005 - 12:00am

Admittedly a Tiger fan, I found myself cheering for John Daly as I watched the World Championships. Though he was two up with three holes to go on the last day—a position any golfer would relish going into the...

Winning at all costs

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - October 12, 2005 - 12:00am

When my brothers and I played for the La Salle basketball team some 40 years ago, I remember how important it was for us to play hard and play well. Though we did not win numerous championships, I look back and can...

Caddies program hailed

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - October 5, 2005 - 12:00am

The 2005 Philippine Amateurs just concluded this Saturday. For a golfer, regardless of age but with a handicap of 10 or below, this would be a tournament worth watching out for. Perhaps not necessarily in terms...

Camaraderie and honesty in sports

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - September 28, 2005 - 12:00am

One of the greatest characteristics of sports that has been revealed to me as I grew up in the midst of it, is the distinct ability it has to unite all its participants regardless of color, social standing and even...

The true athlete

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - September 21, 2005 - 12:00am

Tennis and golf have been the two sports that have always interested me. Apart from having played them both as a child and adult, what intrigues me more than just the sport itself are the professionals who play them...

Love the game

by SPORT LANG TAYO By Tommy Manotoc - September 14, 2005 - 12:00am

There is almost nothing that can keep me off the golf course on a beautiful Calatagan morning, with its clear blue skies and fresh clean air. Being such a health fanatic, I relish any opportunity to clean my lungs...

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