World-class Bravo Golf course officially opens to the public

Bravo Golf, the only all-par 3 18-hole course in the Philippines, recently opened its doors to the public in Dumaguete City’s nearby Sibulan, Negros Oriental.

The occasion was marked by a one-day tournament involving journalist-friends from Manila by Bert Bravo, the lawyer-owner of the short but challenging layout carved on a hilly precipice overlooking the Cebu Channel.

“Finally, I can breathe a sigh of relief,” said Bravo of his course, lined up by 50-year-old mango trees, which took him 12 years to finish in tandem with Japanese international golf designer Nouichi Nagato.

Bravo said the course is now ready to host events, including those catering to national junior players dreaming a career in golf.

“Anytime, I’d be more than glad to embrace our jungolfers here,” said Bravo. “This should be a perfect training ground for them.”

Tourism Assistant Sec. Ricky Alegre hit the first ceremonial tee shot, followed by Bravo and Negros Oriental Rep. Arnie Teves to signal the birth of Negros Oriental’s first 18-hole layout.

The Media division was won by Business Mirror’s Mike Besa, who beat Star’s Lito Tacujan by one shot and Tempo’s Rey Bancod by three.