Alabang exploits home edge to dominate WGAP circuit

MANILA, Philippines - Alabang outclassed the field on its home turf as it captured two of the three division titles disputed while finishing runner-up in the other as action in the 2009 WGAP (Women’s Golf Association of the Phils.) circuit got under way last Monday at the Alabang Country Club.

With Marilyn Reyes scoring a gross 80 worth 39 points under the PAL scoring system, and Fenina Gorres (83), Rita Horan (84) and Lorna Tabuena (83) adding 36 points each, Alabang pooled a 147 to beat Canlubang by five points for the Class A crown in the kickoff leg of the annual series among the country’s top lady golfers.

Canlubang settled for runner-up honors with a 142, led by Flordeluna Silao’s 38 points, while Sta. Elena, also drawing 39 points from Daisy Din-Jackes, finished third with a 136.

Riviera’s Beth Menchavez, meanwhile, carded a gross 83 worth 41 points as she took the individual crown in the premier class of the event organized by WGAP. Joyce Duque of Alabang reigned in Class B with 36 points while Ok Young Kwon of Valley took the Class C diadem with 41 points.

The host club also posted a three-point win over Valley in Class C as Tes Yap scored 35 points and Ana Luisa Mendoza, Rachel Shah and Minerva Castillo tossed in 34, 33 and 32 points, respectively. Alabang finished second in Class B topped by Southwoods. 

Meanwhile, the second leg will be held May 25 at Forest Hills in Antipolo.