GMA plays ‘great’ in round of golf

Getting a break from her heavy schedule, President Arroyo had a round of golf with the First Gentleman and few special guests during tee off rites for the second staging fo the First Gentleman’s Cup Friday at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club.

The First Gentleman was the first to do the honors. Then his special guests Ambassador Tony Cabangon Chua, former Quezon Rep. Danny Suarez, Mandaluyong City Rep. Boyet Gonzales followed suit.

After the ceremonial drives, the President cutely clad in a sky blue T-shirt and white pants played 18 holes with her husband, Cabangon Suarez, Gonzales and Sabin Aboitiz.

She changed her attire in the back nine with an all-white ensemble. After a leisurely lunch, she came out of the locker room with an olive-green attire.

What did she shoot?

Secret.

But what was no secret was the fact that the First Gentleman was very impressed. "She played just great," he answered when asked how the President performed at the West course.

Uh, Your Excellency, would you describe your round?

"I had fun out there."

In the tournament proper, Hartman carded a net 207.8 and Governor Pagdanganan made 221.8 to emerge the biggest winners.

Ivan Te scored a 68, Danilo Perez supported him with 68.2 and Philip Te contributed a 71 to lead Hartman to the overall West Course team crown.

Rolly Mangulabnan shot 69, Jess Cantos carded 75.8 and Ernie Luis Ortiz made 77 to power Governor Pagdanganan to the overall East Course team championship.

Roman Buenafe was Hartman’s fourth man with 74.6 while Benie Jambalos was no. 4 for Governor Pagdanganan with 77.6.