At A Glance
- The third Barako Cup will feature more international contingents and squads from the south when it fires off next week at Summit Point Golf and Country Club and Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa City, Batangas.
The third Barako Cup will feature more international contingents and squads from the south when it fires off next week at Summit Point Golf and Country Club and Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa City, Batangas.
Set from January 12-13 (practice rounds) and 14-15 (event proper), there are already a total of 60 four-man teams surpassing last year’s number.
“This proves that the Barako Cup is getting more attention like other team championships in the country,” said tournament co-founder Vic de Guzman, who is also the general manager of Summit Point.
Headlining the roster is two-time Federation League champion Mt. Malarayat, which is aiming to challenge defending Championship Division winner Time Cargo Logistics.
The four-day event, co-hosted by Summit Point and Mount Malarayat, is in line with Lipa City’s annual fiesta celebration packed with many activities.
Lipa City Mayor Eric Africa is expected to lead the ceremonial tee off on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
“Our thrust is to make the Barako Cup, the go-to team championship in the South. So far, we are on the right track,” said Barako Cup co-founder Engr. Raul Montealto.
Major sponsors are Summit Point, Mount Malarayat, Malarayat Pelican Golfers, J-10, Empire Golf, Creative Travel and Tours, Envirocool and The Club Face.