In an unprecented win, Bernie Balagtas, Treasurer of Fil-Oz Social Golf Club won the 8th AICL Education Cup held on October 3 at Lynwood Golf & Country Club. He scored even par 72 using the blind Callaway system of scoring. He received $200 and a trophy for his exceptional efforts. The event was organised by ParE Social club headed by Dodee Leones as President. It was presented by IDP Philippines as major sponsor.

Division winners were Bert Bugayong (73) for A, Fidel Zaballa (74cb) for B and Bert Garcia (74cb) for C. As Division winners, they received $150 and trophies for their fantastic efforts.

Division runners up were Bobby Reyes (74cb) for A, Bing Marfil (74cb) for B and Bobby Leones (74cb) for C. Likewise, these runners up received $100 and trophies for their best efforts.

Novelty or hole winners who received $20 each were (1) Karl Fifita, (2) Buddy Zabat, (3) Bing Marfil, (4) Fidel Zaballa, (5) Danny Martinez, (6) Ferdi Francisco, (7) Wil Badiola, (8) & (11) Chris Bacucang, (9) Raquel San Juan, (10) Teody Salayog, (12) Prescila Keogh, (13) George Cabarrus, (14) Kate Andres, (15) Philip Ranoso, (16) Mark Stricklend, (17) Bert Bugayong and (18) Mic Segul.                                  

There were 90 golfers who participated in this now considered the second biggest golf tournament in the Filipino-Australian golfing community in New South Wales.  Frances Bondad, a lady pro, graced the occasion as guest golfer. She received a gift as appreciation for her presence from Jim Yang, Managing director of AICL.

For the first time in many years, the Blind Callaway format of scoring system was used. It is believed that by getting away from the usual handicapping system, there will be more participants specially the new comers. Although, this will entail a lot of time to summarise scores and determine the winners who are mostly done by count back.

Dodee Leones, President of ParE Social Golf club would like to thank all the officers and members, the participants, volunteers and sponsors of the 8th AICL Edcucation  Cup golf tournament. "The success of this tournament depends on all of your concerted efforts" he finally said.

Meanwhile, the participants in the 62nd Fil-Am Invitational Golf tournament in Baguio city on November 26 to December 11 are now ready to fly to Manila. Three teams for Seniors and two teams for Open divisions are slated to battle in this now considered the 2nd longest and biggest golf tournament in the Philippines today.