RICK Sablan won the Amigos Golf Club’s August Ace of the Month Tournament Sunday at the LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort east course.
Consistency was the name of the game for Sablan as he maintained a steady performance throughout the two-day tournament. During the qualifying round on Aug. 6, he shot a gross of 79. With a handicap of 11, his net score was 68.
In the ace round on Sunday, his net score was once again 68. With a combined net total of 136, Sablan finished first and bagged the August Ace of the Month title.
One stroke behind was Sherlyn Jones who shot a gross of 82 in the qualifying round. With a handicap of 13, her net score was 69. In the ace round, she closed the 18 holes with a gross of 81, which gave her a net score of 68 and a net total of 137 — good enough for second place.
Also sharing the spotlight were the option play winners.
Leading the Par 3 list were Ed Manglona on hole #3, Joe Sablan Jr. on holes #7 and #13, and Ben Jones Jr on hole #17. Each was rewarded $120 per hole.
The Amigos’ September Ace of the Month Tournament will begin with a qualifying round on Sept. 3, followed by the Ace round on Sept. 17.
LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort is the venue and tee time for both events is at 8:30 a.m.
Rick Sablan
