Written: August 15, 2011
With the following week’s tournament being in Cagayan, a lot of the pros and myself decided not to go back to Manila and instead take the road trip to Cagayan. The tournament will be held in Del Monte Golf Club, home of several local pros including the legend Frankie Minoza. Once finishing the tournament in Davao on Friday, myself, TonTon, the other pros and amateurs all stayed together one more evening in FTC hotel. This time, in the P188 per person a night hotel. Yeah folks, that’s less than $5! Albeit we were sandwiched in a 16 person room, it did the job that night for the next day, Chuck, Brent, Alex, and I would be off to Cagayan.
Very fortunate in this aspect was Chuck who had a pickup truck lent by his uncle in Davao for him to use. The 6 hour trip was long and grueling. Up and over and side winding the mountains on treacherous and bumpy terrain. Like sardines in the backseat with our handcarries on our laps the entire trip since there was no space in the truck, we all knew this was still much better than taking the public transportation bus.
We arrived in Cagayan and once again with Chuck’s uncle, another blessing for them to accommodate Brent, Alex, and I for the evening. Their hospitality included an evening meal and a breakfast the next morning before we took the 30 minute drive to Del Monte Golf Club. Over the next two days on Sunday and Monday, I’d take practice rounds reunited with Elmer, my caddy a year and a half ago in Bacolod for the PAL Interclub event.
Last but not least, I have Martin Lorenzo to thank for letting me stay in his gorgeous and humongous house, which is conveniently located on the golf course. Without this, then you’ll be searching for hotels an hour’s drive away in the city. Instead, I have a cozy queen size bed, a spacious bathroom and room that includes cable T.V. and a pretty sunrise with a view of the 14th fairway.
One more practice round tomorrow and its show time on Wednesday. For tomorrow, Ryan, Ton, and I hope to find this zipline adventure place which they say is the longest zipline in Asia. Gotta find it and try it if we’re this close! Goodnight
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| Davao to Cagayan De Oro Road Trip |
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| Chuck, Alex, Brent, and I packed up for the 6 hour journey |
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| Occasional landslides along the way. No biggie |
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