Tee time for the holidays

As the year comes to a close, I would like to greet everyone a prosperous and blessed New Year! The year 2018 has definitely brought us a number of milestones and fantastic memories which we hope will continue in the coming year. And what perfect way to cap off such a great year than to hit the fairway for a relaxing game of golf surrounded by lush greenery in, of course, a world-class course.

Fortunately, avid golfers —like myself—have a number of such exceptional golf courses to choose from, and what’s good is that here in the Philippines, such courses are not at all hard to find, thanks to our trusted developers who continue to create and build such projects.

A pioneer in world class golf course developments is Sta. Lucia Land Inc. who, to this date, continues to hold the record of having the most number of golf courses in the country. Indeed Sta. Lucia has worked nonstop to deliver only the finest developments that Filipinos would enjoy and find great value from.

Here are just some of Sta. Lucia’s golf course developments that you might want to check out.

Summit Point Residential Estates and Golf & Country Club

Located in the south, Summit Point serves as the perfect playground to any golfer given its cool climate and breathtaking scenery.

Spanning across 220 hectares of lush greenery, golfers are accorded with stunning views of the Malarayat Mountain Range, amid the soothing sound of bamboo trees and bird species endemic in the area. With its well-manicured fairways, Summit Point makes for a perfect destination to hit the tee. This golfers’ haven, which was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., is the first-of-its-kind champion course in the country. It is inspired by other famous golf courses around the world.

Meanwhile, Summit Point also features modern facilities that could perfectly enhance one’s lifestyle, as well as sports equipment and recreational facilities. So the next time you feel the need to hit the fairways, head over to Summit Point and who knows, you might just bag that perfect hole-in-one shot.

Orchard Golf and Country Club

This is one premier development of Sta. Lucia that has already bagged a number of recognitions and awards. Located in Dasmariñas, Cavite, Orchard features two 18-hole championship courses designed by golfing legends Arnold Palmer and Gary Player. The Palmer Course is a traditional parkland layout, measuring over 7,000 yards with fairways winding through the mango groves and punctuated by lakes and large bunkers.

Orchard Golf was also the site of several prestigious international golfing events and competitions, including the Johnnie Walker Golf Classic in 1995. To date, this world class development still continues to attract many avid golfers who enjoy conquering the challenging course.

Beverly Place Residential and Business Estate

Strategically situated at the center of Mexico, Pampanga’s manufacturing, commercial and business zone, Beverly Place is just beside SM Pampanga and near Robinsons Starmills. And located within this prime development is the 18-hole championship golf course designed by the legendary professional golfer, Gary Player.

It has a total yardage of 6,307 yards from the golf tees, with a slope rating of 128. The course, considered an oasis by many avid golfers, was designed to provide a challenging yet extremely exciting game of golf. An added bonus is the fact that this mixed use community also features a golfer’s lounge, function rooms, tennis court, basketball court, swimming pool and a stunning view of Mt. Arayat.

So before the year ends, I suggest you hit the fairways one more time, and who knows you might just get that lucky hit of a hole in one.