DAVAO CITY - The Office of First Congressional District Representative Paolo Duterte, in partnership with Soliel Cafe & Driving Ranger, is gearing up for an international sports event.

The First Congressional District Office launched its first Junior Golf Program with the Soliel Cafe & Driving Ranger from September 2 to October 2 for children who are golf enthusiasts.

“We have gathered at least 10 participants during the launching of the golf program. These participants are children of the country club employees,” Coach Francis Lucero said.

The participants’ names are as follows: Rory Bisera, 7; JC Feil, 12; Julliene Mabale, 12; Rose Wacan, 12; Aj Wacan, 13; Adrian Bisera, 14; Kenly Wacan, 15; Margaux Mabale, 16; Niño Villacensio, 16; and Aldrein Gialon, 16.

Lucero said the participants undergo training and will have a chance to compete in a local golf tournament as part of their training.

Some of the golf training taught to the participants are overall flexibility, leg strength and balance, wedge shots, improving their distance off the tee, accuracy at hitting fairways, and their attitude towards the sport.

Lucero said the coach under the program conducts the assessment and selects who among the participants will compete in the US Kids and Junior World Competitions, respectively.

“Why golf? Golf is a sport that allows players of all abilities to play competitively because of its handicap system, and we have the chance to compete internationally,” Lucero said.

Rep. Duterte partnered with the Soliel Cafe & Driving Ranger to kick off the effort in putting up the Junior Golf Program that will create equal opportunities for children who wish to participate in this sport.

Congratulations to the winners during the Culmination of the Fun Golf Tournament for the Junior Golf Program of the First Congressional District Office and Soleil Cafe & Driving Ranger on October 2:

8 years old and below (9 Holes)

Champion: Rory Isaiah Bisera (57)

1st Runner-Up: Soleil Ianne Molde (60)

Girls Division (18 Holes)

Champion: Mary Rose Wacan (97)

1st Runner-Up: Julienne Mabale (111)

9 to 12 years old

Champion: CJ Wacan (108)

1st Runner-Up: Santi Rabat (119)

13 to 15 years old

Champion: Kenly Wacan (91)

1st Runner-Up: AJ Wacan (101)

Champion Flight

Champion: Nino Villasencio (73)

1st Runner-Up: Aldren Gialon (77)