Alta Vista Christmas Classic set this weekend

Registration is still on for the Christmas Fun Golf Classic of Alta Vista Golf and Country Club, which tees off this weekend at the par-72 course on the hills of Pardo, this city.

Entry fee is pegged at P2,500 per player.  Each participant will receive a pair of Bolle golf shades with the Eagle Vision lens, which helps a player see the contours of the green.

At stake for a hole-in-one are a Kia Picanto from Gateway Motors (Kia) Cebu on holes No. 2 and 13, a residential lot from Sta. Lucia Realty on hole No. 15, a Yamaha Gmax golf cart on hole No. 15, P50,000 from Malayan Insurance and a Yamaha motorcycle from Norkis Trading on all par-3 holes, and airline tickets from Marist Royal Holidays Travel and Tours.

A Skygo motorcycle from Nito’s (Skygo) International will be put on the line for an eagle on all par-4 holes.

Prime backers of the tournament are Taiyo Yuden (Phils.) Inc. and Globe Telecom.

Major sponsors are Song Chang Young, Stocks R’ Us, and Bolle, which is giving away high-end eyewear for the raffles.

Also supporting the event are Kim Kwag Je, Takaharu Imai, Astro Foil International Inc., Cebu Bionic Builders Supply, Uy Masuy Wine Factory, Pilipinas Shell, Junrex Cellphones and Accessories, Pepsi Cola, BPI/MS Insurance, Carlos A. Gothong Lines, and Petron Corporation.

The rest of the tournament’s supporters are Profood International Corp., San Miguel Corp., Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, A’ Famosa Resort Malaysia, Han Bo Young, Marco Polo Plaza Hotel, Julie’s Bakeshop, and Crown Regency-Jones.

The tournament will follow the strokeplay format with the December 1 handicaps to be used.

Those who would like to register can contact the registration counter at AVGCC through 2727977.  Registration will only be considered confirmed upon payment or after a member signs the charge slip.

A player will have to choose which day he would play as this two-day event is only for 18 holes.

Mulligans will also be sold at the starter’s area and a special raffles for those who will buy tickets will be held.

The awards ceremony is set on Sunday night at the poolside of the club.  (NLQ)