MANILA, Philippines - Edgar Lee fired a gross 77 worth 42 points under the Stableford scoring system to bag the Group I crown in the Architects Golf Club monthly tournament at the Sta. Elena Golf Club recently.
Lee, an 11 handicapper, posted a one-point victory over Jose Madamba and Jonathan Salcedo, who both turned in 41 points. Madamba shot a gross 83 for a net 67 and nipped Salcedo, who had a gross 83 and a net 67, for runner-up honors in the event which drew 103 players.
Christopher Ong topped Group II with 43 points from a gross 85 and a net 65, beating Cordell Guanco, who had 42 points from a gross 83 and a net 66. Al Tatel finished third with a gross 88 and a net 70 worth 39 points.
Robert Ng Ong scored 44 points from a gross 85 and a net 64 as he captured the Group III crown in the tournament sponsored by Boysen Paints. Manny Padit placed second with 43 points from a gross 88 and a net 65.
Ed Casares also chalked up a one-point in Group IV, finishing with 36 points from a gross 99 and a net 72, one point clear of Hilario Chua, who had a gross 101 worth 35 points. Chua nipped Manuel Ko, who also had 35 points from a gross 102, in the countback for runner-up honors.
Michael Tomeldan, meanwhile, ran away with the Group V plum with 41 points from a gross 98, beating Gregorio Conception, who had a gross 103 worth 36 points, by five. Medeliano Roldan placed third with 34 points from a gross 106.
The monthly tournament is backed by Megacem-Holcim Phils., Apo Floors-Apo Galfan, Atlanta Industries, Ayin Contractor and Trading Corp., Bostik Phils., Bryan Isaiah Trading and Const., Inc., Coach Concepts and Designs, Crown Pipes, Decopro, Inc. and Deso Hot and Cold Piping System-Toyo Aluminum Composite Panel.