PGAP pro-am scramble unwraps at Villamor

MANILA, Philippines - The Professional Golfers Association of the Philippines (PGAP) holds its pro-am two-man Scramble tournament today with at least 60 teams expected to clash for the top P20,000 purse at the Villamor Golf Club.

Robert Pactolerin, who has won a number of Philippine Masters crowns at Villamor, heads the pro cast that includes Orlan Sumcad, Juanito Pagunsan, Mario Manubay and Caloy Nival while a slew of low-handicap amateurs and foreign bets are also tipped to join the 18-hole tournament presented by Myzzun Philippines, Inc.

Meanwhile, Noh Jung Hoon and Oh Sea Jong, senior director and district president, respectively, of Myzzun Philippines, Inc., will hit the ceremonial drive at 7 a.m. along with Col. Oscar Calingasan of PAF (Ret.), general manager of the host club, Abang Lingkod Party List’s Joseph Paduano, PGAP president Jesus Bustamante Jr. and PGAP vice-president Vic Santia Jr.

Format is best-ball except for the par-3 holes where the scores of both players of each team will be added. The team with the lowest gross after 18 holes wins the top P20,000 purse.

The second placer receives P17,000 while the next three finishes gets P13,000, P10,500 and P9,500, respectively.