Golf: Remembering Tony Garcia

TODAY, October 4, is the second death anniversary of my father, the late Antonio ‘Tonygars’ Monteverde Garcia. I remember that day very well. I was in Palos Verdes practicing for the PAL Ladies Interclub Golf Tournament. It was in the afternoon, it was raining, my clothes were wet, and I was in the farthest part of the golf course. I received a call from my mom. She was crying and she said that my father had gone into in a coma.

I rushed back to the clubhouse. I drove home quickly. The traffic was very bad. I had my headlights on and my emergency lights blinking, but still, it took me around 30 minutes to reach home. I ran to my dad’s room still wearing my dirty golf shoes and wet clothes. He was in bed, lifeless.

I knelt by his side and held his hand. I started to cry again. They say that hearing is the last to go. I spoke to him. His hand was still warm. And I said ‘I love you Daddy.’ And then I just kept quiet as I watched him.

He used to have a catheter bag that needed changing every few days. I would do it for him. He would call me and tell me to come over to change it. I did not mind the mess. I would cut his fingernails and toenails too. I would go there, do my routine, and then we would have breakfast from McDonalds. I really miss you, Daddy.

My dad, the late Tony Garcia, will forever be remembered in the world of golf in Davao. For those who are interested, there will be a mass for him at the Redemptorist Church at 5.30 p.m. today, October 4.

As promised, here are the results of the 5th Eagle Masters Golf Tournament.

By the way, do not forget to watch The President’s Cup this weekend. International team vs US team.

Congratulations to the winners of the 5th Eagle Masters Golf Tournament, a 2-day event which was held last September 21-22. Here they are:

Individual Winners: class A gross champion – Jing Gavino, runner-up – Kuresh Samanodi; class A net champion – Chikoy Saavedra, runner-up – Boy Tan;

class B gross champion – Jun Pedro, runner-up – Jun Horfilla; class B net champion – Oscar Rebosura, runner-up - Olivia Lee; class C gross champion – Edwin Ledesma, runner-up – Darius Gloriani; class C net champion – Barzalo Barcia, runner-up – Fortuna Uy; class D gross champion – Egang Cabrera, runner-up – Cristine Powell; class D net champion – Paul Ruben Quiogue, runner-up – Richard Matus;

In the team competition, there were several divisions namely:

Philippine Eagles Division – Champion – Aval TGIS. Team members: Den Den De Castro; Vince Gumapac; Ram Roque; Francis Morillo; Leo Fusilero;

1st Runner-up – Sipat. Team members: EJ Casintajan; Ninot Galicia; Ega Cordero; Chris Tan; Johnson Ng;

2nd Runner-up – Neon Towers. Team members: Marc Lopez; Joel Yamyamin; Noel Yango; Bobby Wee; Andrew Bautista;

Sea Eagles Division – Champion – Alvez Commercial, Inc. Team members: Dennis Canoy; Efren Alvez; Robert Ace Barber; Nestor Garcia; Victor Se;

1st Runner-up – Sarangani. Team members: Michael Enriquez; Brix Tan; Dexter Tan; Riechie Tan; Vancouver Tan;

2nd Runner-up – TGIS-3. Team members: Alrey Ceniza; Pit Jun Batu; Bong Cabang; Danny Nagayo; Sherwin Bahani;

Serpent Eagles Division – Champion – Filkor. Team members: Choi Eun Jong; Shin Goo Chul; Jeong Hyun Jeon; Bebot Uy; Gerald Sala;

1st Runner-up – Pixmaker. Team members: Jericho Bajo; Brian Davila; Michael Sunglao; Romeo Chua; Wendell Adlao;

2nd Runner-up – Ultra Fight 1. Team members: Allan Rubrica; Tonton Gutierrez; Cocoy Sulaik; Mending Mackay; Sony Ongtao;

Booted Eagles Division – Champion – Custom Grafix 2. Team members: Alex Sy; Ed De Guzman; Bong Gonzaga; Dondon Zamora; Gomer Dy

1st Runner-up – Peti Trading. Team members: Peri Resabal; Murayama; Philip Idulsa; Sonny Silva; Charlie Barclay;

2nd Runner-up – Pomelo Verde A. Team members: Louie Brodeth; Rolly Lazarte; Elmer Martinez; Hermie Martin; Martin Sara;

Bald Eagles Division – Champion – Waterade. Team members: Cocoy Junsay; Randy Arevalo; Randy Hibaya; Rommel Mitra; Raul Roldan;

1st Runner-up – Depscor. Team members: Jake Obligado; Robert Garan; Leeto Gutierrez; Abraham Lacaya; Gary Santiago;

2nd Runner-up – D’Builders. Team members: Nelson Villamor; Bong Guerzon; Alex Perez; Jose Albert Casenas; Don Don Crisologo.