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Manila Ladies Amateur attracts big names

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It’s all systems go for the first Manila Ladies Amateur Open slated at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club west course Nov. 12 to 14.

The inaugural event is being staged by Manila Lady Golfers Foundation, Inc. established two years ago with the noble purpose to help fight abuse against women and children.

The championship flight for handicap 0 to 9 will feature some of the best amateurs in the land including Divina Delasin, sister of LPGA champion Dorothy Delasin, as well as Carmelette Villaroman, Aileen Yao, Jayvie Agojo, Tracy Locsin, Lora Roberto, Ia Bakunawa, Carina Ricamonte, Lucy Landicho and Matet Salivio.

The sponsors: Philippine Bank of Communications Splash Corp., TaylorMade Adidas, Pagcor, Unilever, Welch, Jardin de Paraiso, Brittany, Fortune Tobacco, San Miguel Corp., Orocan, Red Ribbon, Shangrila Makati, Summit Sports and Spa in Quezon City, Godiva, Mango, Discovery Suites Ortigas, Pan Pacific Hotel in Ermita, TechnoMed, ATR Torres Wines Inc., Coco Gem, Air Philippines, Bingo Bonanza, GNC, Prudential Guarantee & Assurance, Inc., Robinsons Galleria, Star Pack, Wilson WS Sports, Inc., Nestea Phils., PacSport Phils., and others.

Beneficiaries of the event include the Quezon Memorial Hospital and foundations for women and children.

The Open starts with the Ladies and Men Amateur Tournament or Lam-Am on Nov. 11, Monday. More than 60 men have signed up.

Tuesday, Nov. 12 to Thursday, Nov. 14, is the three-day tournament proper for the amateur lady golfers. The P3,500 fee includes the golf cart and the practice round.

Trophies will be awarded to the champion and the first runner-up in all classes: Class A, 0 to 9 handicap, Class B, 10 to 26, Class C, 27 to 30, and the Senior Class.

Interested participants may sign up at any PacSports pro shops. Inquiries may also be coursed through Blessing Lavarro at 0917-8919554 or Erik Sabalboro at 0919-5380204.

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AILEEN YAO

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BINGO BONANZA

BLESSING LAVARRO

CARINA RICAMONTE

CARMELETTE VILLAROMAN

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