Samsung, Emcor to stage P1 million pro-am tilt

MANILA, Philippines - Samsung and Emcor are joining hands to stage the first Davao National Pro-Am golf tournament with P1 million at stake on Sept. 1-3 at the Apo Golf and Country Club in Davao.

The winning pro gets P172,000 while the amateur partner will receive P20,000 worth of merchandise in the event which marks the first involvement of Samsung in the pro ranks.

Pros of the top 30 teams will win cash prizes but only the amateurs of the top three placers will be awarded prizes.

Samsung has been supporting local golf through its series of amateur tournaments - the Samsung Amateur Tour, the Samsung Interscholastic Golf Championships and the Samsung Philippines where the country’s best players see action.

The event, backed by Kawasaki and BCLN Golf, is expected to attract a banner cast, inlcuding members of the ICTSI amateur stables led by national players Mhark Fernando, Jhonnel Ababa and reigning national champion Clyde Mondilla.

The project was initiated by Jimmy del Rosario, golfing chairman of Emcor, in his desire to help local pros and provide a competition for clients of Emcor.

Del Rosario has been supporting the clients of Emcor with their yearly golf event.