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The Philippine Star
February 18, 2025 | 12:00am
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — Eastridge Golf Club enters the 76th Philippine Airlines Interclub golf team championships as the team to beat starting today at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club and Bacolod Golf Club.
Fielding nearly the same lineup that finished second to Manila Southwoods in Cagayan de Oro last year, Eastridge is seeded first based on the average handicap of its players. Rolando Bregente Jr. leads with the lowest handicap at -4.30, followed by Ronel Taga-An (-4.10) and Alexander Bisera (-3.10).
The rest of the team includes Jeff Lumbo, Chris John Remata, Edison Tabalin, Gary Sales, and junior standout Vito Sarines, the newest addition.
Defending champion Manila Southwoods ranks second, featuring a lineup of top junior players. Perry Bucay leads the team with a -5.40 handicap, followed by Shinichi Suzuki at -3.50. The team also includes juniors Miko Granada, Emil Hernandez, Santino Laurel, Zeus Sara and Patrick Tambalque.
