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Who went to Larry’s party at Wack-Wack?

THERE MUST BE something in your affair if the First Couple and their two sons can find time to make an appearance together. The presence of congressmen, other government dignitaries and business bigwigs magnifies the importance of the event.

The Larry’s Cup is all about the celebration of Larry Mendoza’s birthday and the friendship his family shares in government service with just a hell lot of people foremost among them President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and First Gentleman Mike Arroyo.

It speaks of who Larry Mendoza is and the power he wields.

FG and sons Mikee and Dato joined the tournament played at the west course of the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club where he spends most of his golfing time nowadays and stayed till evening to join the President in enjoying the entertainment prepared for Secretary Mendoza’s special guests.

But forget about the politics that can be smelled from it, a golf tournament is special if its well-run, well-organized, well-prepared and well-attended.

Those who played at west course of Wack Wack Golf Country Club for two days and the warm hospitality they were accorded can always say that golf has a soft spot in the heart of Mendoza, the secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications and also the president of the National Golf Association of the Philippines.

For Mendoza and his two sons, Batangas Rep. Mark and businessman Jek-jek, golf is a family game and there couldn’t be a better way to gather their friends for an important occasion in the family than putting them all together at the golf course.

The tournament winners:

Overall champion: Ricky delos Santos 59 points
Low gross champion: Rudy Amata 68
Class A: 56 Iggy Clavecilla, 55 Jun Arceo
Class B: 55 Bashadil, 55 Tim Abejo
Class C: 38 Rupert Bayocot, 38 Nathan Leslie
Class D: 35 Jorge Yulo, 33 Regino Catiis
Ladies: 36 Evelyn Garcia, 35 Glydel Mercado

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