MANILA MASTERS GOES ON DESPITE TYPHOON DESTRUCTION

STATEMENT FROM THE ASIAN TOUR

 

Manila, November 13: The inaugural Resorts World Manila Masters will proceed as scheduled at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club from November 14-17.

 

The decision to continue with the event was taken after careful consideration and consultation with the local golf associations, authorities and relief agencies.

 

The Asian Tour along with its partners, Resorts World Manila and Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club  have also pledged to support the Philippine Red Cross directly in their efforts to provide aid and assistance to alleviate the human suffering after Typhoon Haiyan passed through the central and southern Philippines last week.

 

“The people in this country are resilient and they have shown countless times that they are able to bounce back stronger. Through this tournament, we want to show that the Filipinos are survivors and we’ll get back on our feet quickly,” said Stephen Reilly, Chief Operating Officer, Resorts World Manila. 

 

“The Asian Tour has a close affinity with the Philippines through our long history of supporting the game of golf in the nation. We feel for the people affected by this unfortunate tragedy and hope that through the staging of this tournament and through our support of aid and relief programmes, we will be able to help in whatever way possible,” said Mike Kerr, Chief Executive Officer, Asian Tour.