Lakewood reclaims Sta. Lucia Golf Tour crown

MANILA, Philippines — Jose Ravinar Austria captured the low gross title and led Lakewood in reclaiming the team competition in the 20th Sta. Lucia Golf Tour at the Ba Na Hills and Legend Danang Golf Clubs in Vietnam.

Austria scored 54 points at Ba Na Hills on Friday then 55 at Legends Danang Saturday, with Tomas Joson IV also starring for Lakewood with a 102 total to rule Class A.

Overall, Lakewood pooled 542 in the 36-hole tournament, heralding their return to the throne it won in 2024. Orchard, the 2025 winner, was dethroned, settling for second place with 518, 18 ahead of third placer Rancho Palos Verdes.

Also emerging triumphant in the golf tour participated in by the 11 Sta. Lucia golf clubs across the country were Orchard’s Nixon Lee as the overall individual champion with 112, Lakewood’s Jaemar Guiller Ayroso as Class B winner with 108, Lakewood’s Wilson Charles Lim as Class C ruler with 112, and Orchard’s Jose Lim as Class C champ with 98.

Orchard’s Hazel Grecia topped the ladies division with 105; Lakewood’s Oscar Gallo reigned among seniors with 99; Orchard’s Emi Castaneda ruled the super seniors with 101; and Dansker Tonelete of Okada topped the sponsor division with 104.

Eagle Ridge, Caliraya Springs, Beverly Place, Pinewoods, Summit Point, Alta Vista, South Pacific and Royale Tagaytay also competed in the event, with the Philippine Airlines serving as the official airline.

The other major sponsors are Davies Paints, Xiaomi Philippines, K&G, and Sotogrande Hotel and Resort Group. Express Miles Travel and Tours is the official travel agency.

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