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PGI Tour NY "Look who is making the move"

ATIENZA'S COURSE MANAGEMENT WINS AT WILLOW CREEK G.C.

(courtesy of: the Filipino Reporter)

Standing from left: Allan Adonay, Jojo Tan, Clint Mendoza, Boy Iriberri,
John Gregorios, Ralph Mapili, Hector De leon

Seated from left: Ramon Atienza (Champion), Bernie Sta.Juana (Hole in one)

Mt. Sinai, N.Y. - For golfers in the Northeast, the arrival of the dreaded autumnal equinox signals the end of the golf season is near. Golf Associations are busy preparing for their final events. So it is with the maiden season of the Philippine Golf Invitational Tour of New York.

The final qualifying round played on September 20th at the beautiful but treacherous Hamlet/Willow Creek Golf and Country Club in Mt. Sinai,New York yielded a winner known for his ability to manage the terrain. From the back tee,players had difficulty negotiating the water hazards and bunkers that littered all the holes.
In essence,the golf course won as nobody broke par. Coming out the winner of the "Clint Mendoza Cup" was Ramon Atienza of New Jersey. For his first win, he shot a net 73. George Javier placed 2nd and Clint Mendoza 3rd. Tied for 4th place were John Gregorios,Eric Do and this writer. Final consolation prize went to Joe Barreno. Closest to the pin winners were Allan Adonay and John Gregorios on the Front nine and Ralph Mapili and Bernie Sta. Juana on the back nine.
Atienza's easy going and unassuming
demeanor belies his golf course a*****en. He is well liked by his peers.

The darkening sky was brightened by the highlight of the day, a HOLE IN ONE by BERNIE STA.JUANA on the undulating green of the 174 yards 16th. As the saying goes, an ACE makes you a complete golfer. To do it in a tournament witnessed by friends and golf foes alike makes it even more special. CHEERS for the first ever recorded hole in one in PGI TOUR NY tournament history.

The finale and awarding ceremonies will be at Pine Ridge Golf Club on October 18th. The top 8 money leader will compete for the title "Grand Champion 2009".
Leading the qualifiers is Arnel Sicat followed by Rolly Tupaz, Charlie Ben, this writer, Allan Adonay, Clint Mendoza, George Javier and John Gregorios.
They will compete in a tournament within the regular tournament. With the help of generous sponsors and donors, the culminating activity promises to be a fun filled and joyous event to end 2009 season.

Participants will hibernate until the coming of the vernal equinox in 2010 when they will resume practicing for next season's more exciting and even bigger tournaments.

By: Boy Iriberri

2009 Awards Night

You are cordially invited

AMY`S GARDEN
BERGENFIELD,NJ
NOV.7, 2009-SATURDAY

COVER CHARGE
MEMBER-$10:00
GUEST -$20:00
from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am

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12TH FILAMNJ GOLF TOURNAMENT-GREATGORGE GC

September 13, 2009 Great Gorge GC, NJ

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS:

    CLASS A
    DAN GAMINO SR. - Champion
   JULIUS MILAN - RUNNER-UP


    CLASS B
    SAMMY VERAQUE - Champion
     J. REYES - Runner-up

12TH FILAMNJ GOLF TOURNAMENT-GREAT GORGE GC

   SEPTEMBER 13, 2009
   TEE TIME: 10:00AM
   GREEN FEES-80.00
                          10.00
                CTP - 5.00

The Quarryside Course – From the back tees, this is the most demanding nine. This course plays through spectacular rock outcroppings and diverse water hazards.

The Lakeside Course – Designed to be a fair challenge for all levels of play, this nine is set amid sparkling lakes and mature trees, featuring dramatic elevation changes.

11TH FILAMNJ GOLF TOURNAMENT-HIGHBRIDGE HILLS

August 23, 2009 Highbridge Hills GC, NJ

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS:

    CLASS A CHAMPION-ALLAN ADONAY

    2ND PLACE-----------ADO VERANO

    CLASS B CHAMPION-SAMMY VERAQUE

    2ND PLACE-----------ARNIE TE ENG FO

2nd Ryder Cup FilAmNJ VS. FAGA

June 28, 2009 [Sunday]

Congratulations to all FilAmNJ Golfers for a Job Well Done!!!
The FilamNJ overwhelmingly defeated the FAGA for the second time.

Fuhhgetttabouut the US Open or even the Subway Series. That don't mattah! All eyes on the prize of the 2nd Annual Ryder Cup!

Friends and rivals, who are also friends, it was a pleasure to duke it out once more at the legendary greens of the Hickory golf course in Warwick, NY.

This year we managed to kill three birdies with one bullet: FilAMNJ's 7th Tournament, the 1st Round of FAGA's Masters Tournament and of course the Friendship Ryder Cup.

It was a very exciting yet friendly match between the two groups. FAGA players were SOOOO determined that they even drove 2-3 hours just to meet their rivals! And though FAGA lost the match, we still salute you for your blood, sweat, and tears of sadness on the way home which I'm sure made the drive back to Long Island feel even longer.

It is with my biased honor to announce that this year, the FilAMNJ golfers hunted for those birdies and brought home the grand prize of the day: The prestigous Ryder trophy and ANOTHER full year of bragging rights.

As the late Michael Jackson would say while grabbing his crowned jewels, "EeeEEee HEeeEEEE!" FilAMNJ, know that I am doing my version of the moon walk in honor of our victory. Also, thank you for following my advice of sleeping early and staying far away from your spouses. See, a little bit of testosterone (or estrogen) goes a long way on game day!

So, the fat lady has sung and what a sweet tune it was. Let her voice sing loudly all year till we meet again.
And to all the renegades: Our club doors welcome all of you.
Till next time, keep on swingin'!I`m Bad..Im bad...................

by:Arlie

#7: 2nd Ryder Cup FilamNJ VS. FAGA

7TH- FILAMNJ GOLF TOURNAMENT
              2ND RYDER CUP
            FILAMNJ VS. FAGA
                               (   FILAMNJ-DEFENDING CHAMPION )

                                      HICKORY HILLS GC
                                    JUNE 28,2009
                                       10:00AM
                                  WARWICK,NY

                        COLLECTION
            ADI SIRON & DANNY GAMINO

#6

Tour#5 at Skyview GC

We almost had picture perfect weather at Skyview Golf Course, but as well all know its not about weather but accuracy. Even the elite of Filam NJ were challenged by this course but Blas Velez was able to steal 1st place in the Class A division. Great job Blas!

Luckily yours truly was able to place 2nd. I had a horrible day but I placed since some of the best didn't show up!

In the Class B division, Jojo Reyes captured 1st place. This is a great achievement as this is his first year playing golf! Coming in 2nd was Efren Bambico. Congratulations to both of you!

Also, congratulations to all Par 3 winners and to our guest winner El Sombrero Al who captured 1st place.

Thanks to Sonny and baby who did the collection and to all who volunteered.

Thank you all for a great outing and see you at the next match!

By:Arlie

#6 @ Highpoint Golf Course

Sunday June 14, 2009

FilAmNJ Tour # 6

WHERE: Highpoint Golf Club
WHEN: June 14, 2009
TEE TIME: 10:00 am

342 SHORE DR.
MONTAGUE,NJ 07827

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Tour Coordinators:
RJ HOFILENA & SHARIF PLANG

Tour Director:
Arlie Cabrales