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Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Iloilo Golf and Country Club gears up for centenary
By Ramel dela Cruz
THE oldest golf club in the Philippines, the Iloilo Golf and Country Club is celebrating its 100 years on 2007.
In relation to this, the club held a dinner and press conference last Saturday, June 24 at the clubhouse.
During the gathering, the National Historical Institute (NHI) conferred to the club the distinction of being the oldest golf course in the Philippines. "The NHI congratulates the IGCC for keeping alive the legacy of the Sta. Barbara Golf Course, which serves as a memorial to the colorful history of Iloilo," goes the NHI's statement.
At the gathering, golf enthusiasts were informed of what's in store for them and the public as the club gears towards it centennial celebration.
"We want to create an awareness and give a series of activities, like a tournament for next year as a part of our 100 years celebration," Marvin Diquelana, club member, said.
Dr. Noel Binayas enjoined the guests to remember the "long lost Iloilo and Negros friendly competition" which they enjoyed since before.
"This is not only about golf, but about Iloilo and Ilonggo culture," Binayas said.
The golf course was founded in 1907 by the British engineers of the Philippine Railways Corporation. It originally had a nine-hole layout.
The very first members were British and Americans, then the first Filipino who joined them was the late Fernando Lopez, former vice president of the Philippines. Then came Tomas Confesor, a hero of the Philippine revolution.
These were just some of the facts shared to the guests as regards the golf course.
That evening, the love for golf and the club was evident -- a very memorable one indeed.
(June 27, 2006 issue)
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