Bae is Fil-Taga February Ace winner

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Posted on Mar 15 2023
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Hak Chon Bae qualified for the yearend Fil-Taga Golfers Association Ace of Aces Tournament after topping the February competition last Feb. 18 at the Kingfisher Golf Links in Talafofo.

The 16-handicapper shot a net score of 70 after shooting identical 43s in the front and back nine for a gross of 86.

Jhun Cayetano actually tied Bae with his net 70, but lost via scorecard tiebreaker. He came away with a gross of 95 (47-48), but wound up as the co-leader due to his 25 handicap.

Rounding out the Top 3 was Adony Matutino who shot a net 76 following a 50-42 in the first nine and last nine holes to wound up with a gross of 92. 

The 16-handicapper actually tied with Mike Cruz, but edged him via another scorecard tiebreaker. Cruz came away with his net 76 following a 47-48 performance in the front and back nines for a gross of 95.

A total of 13 Fil-Taga members took part in the February tournament and they are the following with their net scores in parenthesis: Bert Suda (77); Tom Palikkun (78); Henry Bautista (79); Freddie Cataluna (79); Roland Merar (79); Ruben Avendano (82); Ed Varias (89); and Chris Imbo (100). 
Par 3 winners were Avendano, Cabrera, and Merar who each pocketed $16.50 for their feats.

Mark Rabago | Associate Editor
Mark Rabago is the Associate Editor of Saipan Tribune. Contact him at Mark_Rabago@saipantribune.com
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