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 Jan 7th 2026

Surname	Name	NETT	New HCP	Attendance	No-P500 Att
Jan 7th
Ada	Fernando		10
Akers	Chris		36.7	1
Anderson	Brenden		20	2
Bicego	Gianni		22.9
Bosco	John		12
Boucher	John		20.2
Bowman	Dave		11.3
Brooks	Craig	89	16.3	2
Carter	Ron	69	22.6	3
Cowling	Ian		22.8
Creese	Wally		12.6	1
Curtis	Mark		29.6	2
Davis	Jonathan	81	6.4	3
Efland	Ken		11.8
Evarts	Mike		17.1
Fleming	Lee	93	27.9	1
Giovenco	Joe		22.1
Grow	Tom	72	9.6	3
Fisk	Steve	77	12.1	3
Harwood	Peter	76	12	3
Harvey	Mike		7.3
Hermoso	Leo		3.4	1
Ikeda	Ted		19.8	2
Johnson	Garry	77	11.7	3
Kennedy	Wayne		2	1
King	Steve		16.6	0
Lewis	Allen	67	13.8	3
Lindsey	Bill		13
Mcgarry	Peter	73	11.1	3
Mecchia	Brendan		12.6	0
Morrell	Keith		16.8
Neill	Brad		22.4
Nelson	Phil	71	27.2	3
Nieuwland	Harry		24.1
Nicholson	Greg	68	7	1
Paliwoda	Dave	80	16.2	3
Patterson	Dale	70	5	3
Peters	Steve		23.8
Quarrell	Tom		25.7
Poulard	Herve		13.5
Radford	Brett		10.6	2
Rivera	Frank	73	16.9	3
Roberts	John		25.4
Roos	Kris	69	18.4	3
Rudd	Daryl		15.8	2
Sanders	Darren		15.8
Sharpe	Warwick	76	17.5	3
Simpson	Tom		11.4
Souchak	Joe		10.5
Telfer	Bruce	74	20.9	1
Turner	Steve	71	20.3	3
Tanimoto	Ted		11
Wakley	Matt		22.9	1
Walter	Dave	71	15.3	1
Watson	Mark		21.3
Webb	Chris	73	9.8	2
Webb	Larry		9.4	3
Witham	Tony		24.9	2
Wilborn	Gary	76	11.9	3
Workum	Stan		28.9	1
Wright	Loren	85	14	3
Yeo	Dominic	76	18.1	2
Winston	Carey		18.7	2

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