PETER “Dung” Tenorio edged Joe “Kamikaze” Camacho in a scorecard playoff to break the tie and win the Marianas Golf Association’s March Ace of the Month Tournament on Saturday at the Kingfisher Golf Links.
From left, second place Joe “Kamikaze” Camacho, March Ace of the Month Peter “Dung” Tenorio, and third place Jerome “Chow” Sablan pose at the conclusion of the Marianas Golf Association tournament Saturday at the Kingfisher Golf Links.
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Twenty-five players vied for the title, but it was Tenorio who took the spotlight with a steady performance throughout 18 holes.
Tenorio had a strong start as he closed the front nine with a gross of 36 and repeated his performance on the back nine with a similar score for a total of 72. Even with a handicap of 5, his net score of 67 was the number to beat.
Tenorio did not have an easy day, however, as Joe “Kamikaze” Camacho was hot on his trail. Camacho scored a gross of 36 on the front nine and 34 on the back nine for a gross total of 70. Unfortunately, his handicap of 3 was not enough to put him on top. With a net score of 67, he ended in a tie with Tenorio.
The scorecard playoff to break the tie gave Tenorio the upper hand and the title of MGA March Ace of the Month.
Taking third place was Jerome “Chow” Sablan. He scored a gross of 49 on the front and back nine for a total of 98. With a handicap of 29, his net score was 69, good enough for third place.
For the Closest to the Pin side event, JJ Atalig made the list at hole #6; Gerald Guerrero, hole #8; Joe “Kamikaze” Camacho, hole #12; and JJ Atalig, hole #15.
Also on Saturday, MGA welcomed its newest members: Freddy Cataluna and Chef William Retardo.
MGA’s current golf season runs from May 2020 to April 2021. Its April Ace and 1st day of the Ace of Aces events are scheduled for April 17, 2021, Saturday, at Laolao Bay Golf & Resort.
The second day of the Ace of Aces will be held in May.
MGA is inviting interested golfers to join the club. All they need to do is to reach out to a current MGA member for details. A new member’s annual fee is $40 and a returning member’s fee is $30. This is a one-time fee that gets you an MGA polo shirt and hat.
