Raffy Piamonte was named 2011 Fil-Taga Golfer of the Year after ruling the season-ending competition at the Marianas Country Club.<\/p>\n
Piamonte shot a net 74 in the second round of the final event at the Marpi course on Jan. 22 for a two-round total of 145. He carded a net 71 in the opening round played on Jan. 15 at the Kingfisher Golf Links after tallying a 53 and 50 on the front and back nines. In the second round, Piamonte logged a 53 in the first nine holes and a 49 in the last.<\/p>\n
For his feat, Piamonte took home a trophy, $300 cash prize, and free round of golf courtesy of MCC Piamonte edged co-runners up Ruben Avendano and Rene Batallones by a stroke, while William Retardo rounded out the Top 4 with a combined net score of 149.<\/p>\n
Eighteen of the 21 registered golfers completed both rounds.<\/p>\n
Sunday\u2019s event also coupled as the club\u2019s January Ace of the Month tournament.<\/p>\n
James Mitchell and Richard Atalig topped a field of 28 golfers to take the January Ace titles. Since over 20 participants turned out for the 2012 season-opening event, by rule the tournament was divided into two groups.<\/p>\n
B field\u2019s Mitchell posted a 41 on the front nine and finished the round with a 51 on the back for a gross score of 93 that adjusted into a net count of 70.<\/p>\n
Atalig grossed a 42 on the first nine holes and pulled into the clubhouse with another 42 for a raw card of 84, which was calculated into a net 71. The pair won modest cash prizes and entrees to the 2012 finale tournament.<\/p>\n
Batallones settled for another runner-up finish as he came just one shot short of taking the January Ace honors. He grossed an 82 for a net score of 73, while Retardo turned in a gross 81 for a net 74 that tied Piamonte, Randy Tudela, and Jess Yumul for fourth place. Tudela and Yumul grossed a 101 and 104, respectively.<\/p>\n
Filtaga\u2019s next event is slated for Feb. 19 at MCC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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