In the Swing of Things at Ayala Greenfield Estates
Phil Star 6/28/2008
Ayala Greenfield Estates' 18-hole, par 72, all-weather championship golf course designed by-the father of environmental golf course design, Robert Trent Jones II, served as venue to the Junior Golf Interclub Championship, a gathering of the best and brightest junior golfers in the country.
While some courses tend to favor players who have strong swings, the Ayala Greenfield Estates' golf course takes pride in its challenging course design.
"The golf course at Ayala Greenfield Golf and Leisure Club offers a balance between those who use their head and those who hit the ball well," says club manager" Juami Rocha. "This provides a good training ground for golfers who learn not only to hit the ball properly but to strategize as well."
"You can't overpower the course. You really need to use your mental skills," says 14-year-old Maan Legaspi, champion in the Class B (13-14 years old) division and a member of the Philippine Team.
The golf course, due to its location nestled at the foot of the famed Mt. Makiling, has exceptionally strong winds. Sixteen-year-old Filipino-Brit Edward Reyes, a champion golfer in both the Philippines and the United Kingdom, loves the fact that the conditions are very challenging.
The surroundings make Ayala Greenfield's golf course incomparable, offering panoramic views of Laguna de Bay, Mt. Makiling, Tagaytay Ridge, and the Metro Manila cityscape. Aside from the views, the course boasts well-maintained greens and a dedicated staff that ensures the club is always a step ahead. All of these factors make golfting in Ayala Greenfield Estates an enjoyable experience, one that makes you want to come back because it is a thrill to play.
THE JUNGOLF CONNECTION
The Jungolf has been running for 37 years, having started by Mommy Amanda Montecillo whose son was an avid golf player. She thought of giving children a venue where they can compete and showcase their golfing skills which can be their stepping stone to competing in international golf tournaments. Winners of the Jungolf are sent to represent the country in an international golf tournament.
Jungolf has played a crucial part in the development of young golfers, like Juami Rocha who was once a Jungolf participant, and other budding talents who are now making waves in the international golfing arena such as Maan Legaspi and Edward Reyes.
As Rocha puts it, "Hosting the tournament is a. way of giving back to Jungolf and to the future of Philippine golf."
Ayala Greenfield Estates is an exclusive 350-hectare residential development located in Calamba, Laguna. About half an hour from Alabang by car, this unique neighborhood with its own private golf course and club is anticipated to be less than an hour from Makati once the ongoing refurbishment of the South Luzon Expressway is completed. With one of the finest elevated locations in Laguna, Ayala Greenfield Estates provides homes with incomparable lake, mountain, and fairway views, while remaining accessible to schools, hospitals and commercial establishments.
An extensive range of amenities, such as a 15-hectare nature park, restaurant, fitness gym, infinity pool, and indoor and outdoor tennis, basketball, and badminton courts enables residents to live a privileged country club lifestyle everyday, surrounded by the tranquility of nature. For inquiries, call 848-5000, log on to www.ayalalandpremier.com, or email ask@ayalalandpremier.com