THE THIRD ANNUAL “Golf for a Cause” of New World Makati Hotel and AG New World Manila Bay was successfully held on Sept. 28 at the Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club in Cavite, raising P400,000 to support 96 scholars of their partner-beneficiary, the Springboard Foundation.
In line with the group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) thrust of giving back to the community it serves, the day-long event gathered players who were willing to share their time and resources to help Springboard Foundation scholars in continuing their secondary education this academic year.
Declared champion of this year’s tournament, which had a four-man scramble format, was the team of Steve Borril, Michael Denison, Tony Kennerly, and Phil Connolly.
Coming in close at second place was the team of Antonio Payumo, Javier Berenguer-Testa, and Raymond Lacdao. Third place was the team of Kim Yong Min, Yoon Hui Cheol, Park Sang Yun, and Ahn Jun Seong.
Winners were given trophies, gift certificates, and other prizes from New World Hotels and Resorts and its sponsors.
The event was held in partnership with Fortunegate Holdings Philippines Inc., Jeeves of Belgravia Manila, media partner Solar Sports, and airline partner Philippine Airlines. — MASM
