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Davao CITY – Eastridge Primehomes leaned on steady scoring and depth across four rounds to defend the Championship Division title of the 77th Philippine Airlines Interclub Regular Men’s Golf Tournament, finishing with 563 points (145-148-135-135) during the awards night on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Davao.
Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club finished second with 530 (135-139-129-127), while Tagaytay Highlands Golf Club placed third with 503 (124-126-121-132).
Eastridge drew strength from a balanced roster led by Davao City golfer Alexander Bisera, who topped the Flight A leaderboard after firing 38 points at South Pacific and 38 at Apo Golf and Country Club for a 76-point total.
“I just practiced consistency and the mindset of the game,” Bisera said. “I feel so good, grateful and so happy.”
Bisera said he maintains his form by playing regularly. “Maybe every day. I play every day,” he added.
Other Eastridge scorers included Adrian Bisera with 65 points; Ralph Rian Batican and Niño Villacencio with 66 each; Edison Tabalin with 63; AJ Wacan with 67; Rolando Bregente Jr. with 68; Bobe Salahog with 73 (40-33); and Ronel Taga-an and Chris Jhon Remata with 72 each.
In the Founders Division, Forest Hills Golf and Country Club topped the field with 501 (122-121-125-133), as Brittannika followed with 477 (131-107-114-125) for second, and Cebu Country Club placed third with 471 (119-121-108-123).
The Legacy Division title went to the Philippine Army with 436 (114-107-111-104), followed by Zamboanga with 427 (115-106-105-101) and Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club Team 1 with 425 (102-115-107-101).
In the Aviator Division, Lanang led with 388 points, followed by Sarangani with 375 and Apo Team B with 355.
In the Sportswriters Division, Liloan ruled with 322 (78-85-87-72), while Davao City Golf Club followed with 309 (80-69-76-84), and Dole Kalsangi 293 (79-78-69-67) in third.
The Friendship Division crown went to South Pacific Team B with 289 (74-78-71-66), ahead of Paraiso Golfers Player Association with 243 (60-73-57-53) and Yokohama Eagles with 242 (61-53-69-59).
During the ceremony, Richard Nuttall, president of Philippine Airlines, highlighted the milestone year for the flag carrier as it celebrates its 85th anniversary, noting similarities between aviation and golf, both of which demand precision and steady execution.
Guest speaker Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chairperson of the committee on sports, underscored that the tournament goes beyond competition.
“More than the scores and the trophies, what truly matters are the friendships built, the connections strengthened and the shared experiences that bring people together,” Go said.
This year’s tournament featured a record 214 teams, including 90 in the men’s regular division, underscoring the enduring popularity of the Interclub, which began in 1948 and continues to unite golfers from the Philippines and abroad.
The event was supported by Diamond partner Mastercard; Gold sponsors PRIMAX and Ajinomoto; Silver sponsor Okada Manila; Bronze sponsors ABS-CBN Global, Boeing, Philippine National Bank, and Tanduay; with official hotel partners Dusit Thani Davao and Newport World Resorts Hotel. (PAL Corporate Affairs)
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