1st Flores y Amores golf tourney reels off

EIGHTY-FOUR golfers showed up and are participating in the two-day First Flores y Amores Golf Tournament being held at the Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach Park.

The tournament, which kicked off on Saturday, is sponsored by second district Representative Erbie A. Fabian and the Royal Golf Club of Zamboanga City.

Fabian along with notable local golfers spearheaded the ceremonial tee off at 9 a.m. Saturday, that signaled the start of the tournament.

The participants include lawyers, businessmen, government officials, police and military officials.

The mode of play of the tournament, which ends today, Sunday, is best of 18 holes.

The categories of the tournament are Class A, B, C, Senior division and Guest division.

Fabian said the two-day golf tournament is part of his effort in promoting sports tourism.

The two-day sports activity is part of the line up activities for this year’s Fiesta Hermosa Festival.

The tournament is conducted in coordination with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Zamboanga City Chapter, Medika, ALRAF Construction, and Casa Conception Pension House. (Bong Garcia)