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Cataluna, Avendano get FilTaga July Ace
Ruben Avendano and Freddie Cataluna had a 1-2 finish in the Filtaga July Ace of the Month Tournament at the Marianas Country Club late last month to notch the club’s monthly awards.
Avendano shot a field-best net 70 to take the B division July Ace, while Cataluna carded a net 71 to take the monthly plum in the A division.
The 22-handicapper Avendano had a gross 92 built from his 44 in the first nine holes and 48 in the last. He saved par in holes No. 3, 4, 8, 14, and 15 to beat Raffy Piamonte (net 71) in the B division.
In the A division, Cataluna had the second best gross score behind William Retardo (76) at 77 and ended up on top of his field as his 6 handicap gave him a one-shot lead over the Mariana Resort executive chef. Retardo finished with a net 72 with his 4 handicap. Cataluna took the close win as he made par on the last hole, the par-4 368-yard No. 18, while Retardo had a bogey. Cataluna also had pars on four other holes at the back nines (Nos. 10, 13, 15, and 17) for a gross 40. At the front nine, the A division winner tallied a 37, as he made a birdie on the par-3, 178-yard No. 8 and had pars on holes No. 1, 2, 4, 6, and 9.
Meanwhile, 18 others joined FilTaga’s July Ace of the Month event held last July 27. The list includes Larry Pascual (72), Palik Thompson (72), Rene Batallones (73), Gil Faller (74), Joseph Fernandez (74), Vic Romana (74), John Matsumoto (75), Nazareno Ortiz (75), Manny Po (75), Norman Tenorio (75), Mike Cruz (76), Randy Tudela (77), Ernie Lopez (78), Jacinto Ramones (78), Lito Mendoza (80), Nestor Siruelo (80), Dandito Breboneria (80), and Paul Bea (82).
Meanwhile, the club’s August Ace tournament will be held this Sunday at Coral Ocean Point. Tee-off is at 12:30pm with a check-in time an hour earlier.
