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.
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