Orchard defends PAL Interclub title in Cebu
Orchard Golf and Country Club will defend its first-ever title in the 68th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub golf team tournament next month in Cebu City.
Orchard romped to an 18-point win over Alabang last year in Bacolod City, but may find its hands full without key player John Kier Abdon who has turned professional.
Looming as a big threat to Orchard’s back-to-back bid is Cebu Country Club which is expected to do well in its home course.
Aside from the CCC, the regular tournament will also be played at the Club Filipino de Cebu on Feb. 25-28.
The top three teams in the Founders division (Negros Occidental, Manila Southwoods and Wack Wack), Sportswriters (Eagle Ridge, Lumbia and Club Filipino) and Friendship (Fil-Am Hawaii, Victorias Golf and South Cotabato) are also returning to Cebu.
Meanwhile, a three-way title fight looms in the seniors’ event with Luisita defending its crown against rival Canlubang and darkhorse Orchard.
The seniors’ contest will be played at Club Filipino de Cebu and Mactan Island Golf and Country Club on Feb. 19-22.
Meanwhile, Luisita won their 15th Seniors crown – the most by any Interclub team over the last 28 years.
The 2015 PAL Interclub is being played in Cebu, venue of the 2013 edition, due to the clamor of participants, particularly those coming from abroad.(pr)
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