Newsletter Dec 18th, 2024

On the bright morning of December 18th, 2024, the Balibago Social Golf Club kicked off the day as they always do—with camaraderie and competition on the pristine greens of the Beverly Place Golf Course. Golfers strode onto the course, clubs in hand, spirits high, and the Philippine sun shining brightly overhead. By mid-afternoon, scorecards were tallied, banter exchanged, and another round of the club’s legendary weekly competition was in the books.

But the day’s events were far from over. That evening, members gathered once more, this time trading golf shirts for smart casuals and party dresses, to celebrate the year gone by at the club’s Annual Christmas Party. This year’s festive gathering occurred in the stunning, tropically adorned garden of the Orchid Inn in Angeles City. With over 50 attendees, including the always-charming better halves of some members, the stage was set for an unforgettable evening.

The evening began as all good parties do—with refreshments. Beers and soft drinks flowed freely as friends reconnected and laughter rippled across the garden. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the lights in the Orchid Inn garden cast a soft, magical glow over the event.
Taking the spotlight on a small but beautifully decorated stage, Brett Radford, one of the club’s lively members, addressed the crowd. With a microphone in hand, Brett delivered heartfelt praise to the committee for their tireless work throughout the year. A special shoutout went to Captain Warwick Sharpe, the backbone of the club, whose weekly dedication ensured the competitions ran seamlessly and the presentations were a delight for the members.

Soon after, the crowd gravitated toward the buffet, a spread prepared with care by the Orchid Inn’s talented kitchen staff. The tantalizing aroma of expertly prepared dishes wafted through the air, and the crowd was unanimous in their approval. From the first bite to the last, the food was nothing short of excellent, and the service was warm, attentive, and tireless.
In a gesture of goodwill and appreciation, Dave Paliwoda made his rounds with a hat, collecting contributions for the hardworking staff. Clad in an ensemble that could only be described as early 20th-century Polish mafia chic, Dave’s commanding presence encouraged generous donations from the attendees.

With appetites satisfied, the evening shifted into its most anticipated phase—the raffles and awards ceremony. Captain Warwick returned to the stage and, with his characteristic humor and charm, presided over the raffle draw, which featured an array of prizes that would make any golfer’s heart skip a beat.
Among the coveted items were two premium golf bags and three custom clothing bags, all emblazoned with the proud BSGC logo. Cheers erupted with every lucky winner announced, as members walked away with exquisite bottles of spirits and other golf-related treasures. Socks with our logo for every member! They’re flexible, if you cut off the foot part, you can use them as sun protection for your arms.

Then came the grand moment: the presentation of the season’s Cups. These trophies, earned through months of skillful play and perseverance, were handed out to the club’s standout performers. The exact results, along with photos of the event, would later grace the club’s website for all to see.

As the evening wound down, the attention shifted once more to the lovely ladies of BSGC. Clad in elegant dresses that sparkled as brightly as the garden’s fairy lights, they gathered on the podium for a flurry of photos—a fitting finale to a night that celebrated friendship, competition, and the joy of the season.
Before the guests departed, the committee took a moment to thank everyone for their presence, camaraderie, and contributions throughout the year. Their final message was simple yet heartfelt:
“Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2025. Hit ’em straight, guys!”

Next year the BSGC will celebrate our 30-year existence. Allen Lewis already granted to hire the top floor of the Marriot! Thanks, Allen!

Results of the Stableford competition on Dec 18th with 34 members attending
The Fairways, Greens, and Weather: All good

A-grade 0-17 winner: Warwick Sharpe 38 pts – 2nd Dave Walter 36
B-grade 18-36 winner: Gianni Bicego 35 – 2nd Brenden Anderson OCB Steve Turner 34

Par 3 birdies: Steve Fisk, Brett Radford and Daryl Rudd P900 each
NTP: #2 Craig Brooks #4 Mike Evarts #6 Carey Winston #8 Brett Radford #9 Ken Efland
NAGA: Phil Nelson 19 pts

New and returning golfers: Bill Conners with an Eagle on Hole No. 18 – Matt Madden – Tue Kalfner
Departing golfers: John Roberts (back in March) and Mark Watson

Scores & new HCPs for those playing October 22nd 2025

Surname	Name	PTS	New HCP	Attendance	No-P500 Att
Oct 22nd
Ada	Fernando		10.8	12
Akers	Chris		36.7	1
Anderson	Brenden		19.8	30
Bicego	Gianni		22.9	13
Bosco	John	34	11.6	17
Boucher	John		20.2	22
Bowman	Dave		11.3	23
Brooks	Craig	30	16.2	12
Carter	Ron		23	17
Cowling	Ian	34	22.4	17
Creese	Wally		12.6	6
Curtis	Mark	14	26.5	33
Davis	Jonathan	26	7	30
Efland	Ken		11.8	2
Evarts	Mike	32	19.1	23
Fleming	Lee		27.6	3
Giovenco	Joe	32	21.5	36
Grow	Tom		8.6	29
Fisk	Steve	39	13	9
Harwood	Peter		11.2	26
Harvey	Mike		7.5	7
Hermoso	Leo		3.4	1
Ikeda	Ted	29	18.6	21
Johnson	Garry	19	9.3	2
Kennedy	Wayne
King	Steve		16.6	0
Lewis	Allen	33	14.7	42
Lindsey	Bill		13	7
Mcgarry	Peter		12	24
Mecchia	Brendan		12.6	0
Morrell	Keith		16.8	4
Neill	Brad	27	22.4	14
Nelson	Phil		26.2	12
Nieuwland	Harry		23.7	23
Nicholson	Greg		7.6	6
Paliwoda	Dave		15.8	36
Peters	Steve		23.8	4
Quarrell	Tom		25.7	8
Poulard	Herve		12.7	17
Radford	Brett	20	9.6	31
Rivera	Frank	31	15.9	14
Roberts	John		25.4	5
Roos	Kris		22.4	2
Rudd	Daryl	31	14.8	25
Sanders	Darren		18	2
Sharpe	Warwick	36	17.4	44
Simpson	Tom	34	12	3
Souchak	Joe		10.5	11
Standen	Ernie		12.9	3
Telfer	Bruce		20.9	21
Turner	Steve		20.1	34
Tanimoto	Ted		11	10
Wakley	Matt		22.7	2
Walter	Dave		15.7	7
Watson	Mark		21.3	13
Webb	Chris		9.6	17
Webb	Larry		10	4
Witham	Tony		24.3	22
Wilborn	Gary		12.5	18
Wright	Loren		12.6	21
Yeo	Dominic	30	18.5	21
Winston	Carey		19.3	25

Next week: Texas Scamble on Thursday, Dec 26th at Beverly
returning to Nightmoves