MANILA, Philippines — It’s all systems go for the 2nd Barako Cup golf tournament that headlines the Lipa City Fiesta 2025 in two world-class golf courses in Batangas starting today.
Over 50 squads are entered in the unique tournament at Summit Point and Mt. Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa in a bid to promote golf tourism in Southern Luzon, aside from its renowned culture and cuisine.
Last year’s champion Katy’s Farm, made up of fancied golfers from Riviera and Summit Point Golf Clubs, headlines the cast along with the established clubs nationwide following a ceremonial tee off yesterday at Mt. Malarayat.
The course boasts a panoramic view of the Malarayat mountain range while Summit Point brims with an international vibe with holes patterned after the famed St. Andrews, Pebble Beach, Augusta National and Cypress Point courses.
Also in the fray are bets from the United States and Australia as Barako Cup presses its drive to being a staple golf tourney in the country like the renowned Fil-Am Invitationals and the PAL Interclub Golf Tournament.
The event is in line with the city’s 10-day fiesta celebration in honor of patron saint San Sebastian from Jan. 11 to Jan. 20 featuring 50 events.
“Hopefully maging part ang Barako Cup ng tradition ng golfers at maisama ‘yung Lipa sa regular nilang pinupuntahan dahil hindi magpapahuli ang world-class na golf courses ng Lipa. We hope they get to experience life outside the golf course as well with Lipa’s culture and food,” said Lipa Mayor Eric Africa.