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Philippine sports new roundup for Sunday March 11, 2007:
Challenge Run Series starts at Santa Ana Park Horse Racing. First leg of 2007 Challenge Run Series at Santa Ana Park presented by Philippine Racing Club (PRC). This is a 1,500 meter horse racing event and features a field inlcuding locals Bullet Day and Rain Dancer and [...]

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So much happening in the world of Pinoy sports but so little time. Thus, we hatched the daily Pinoy sports roundup coz we are all busy folks! Today we got some snuff on billiards, poker, corporate golf and of course BASKETBALL!

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Golf is considered a rich man’s game for most Filipinos. From the club memberships to the equipments used, it is one of the most expensive games to be played and is out of reach for middle class people in the Philippines.
The Philippines produced the top 10 world-class RP golfers in the [...]

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Marvin Dumandan, and winner of four events this year, including the North County Orange Amateur crown in California, heads the men’s team composed of veteran internationalist Jay Bayron and former Singapore Am Open champion and Puerto Rico veteran Michael Bibat.

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Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos has accepted the position of Chairman Emeritus of the Federation of Golf Clubs, Phils., Inc.

Ogie Manalo and Richie Garcia, President and Chairman, respectively, of the group, said FVR can become a catalyst for growth of the country’s largest organization of private golf clubs.

An avid golfer, Ramos was instrumental in conceptualizing the Federation which has 34 private clubs all over the country under its wing. Ramos is expected to promote junior golf development and training for competitions and also promote the game for the enjoyment of many.

“Can there really be anyone better suited for this position? If anything, over-qualification comes to mind,” Manalo said.

“It is timely for the Federation which is entering its second decade of service to its membership to avail of FVR’s wealth of experience, wisdom and love for the game to guide it to its future.”

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