After two strong decades, Tagaytay Highlands remains at the top of its game as one of the country’s premier mountain resorts that offers themed residential developments, an idyllic environment, and world-class facilities.
Considered as a self-contained leisure community just outside Metro Manila, it houses a 48-seater Swiss funicular train, two world-class golf courses, the Peak Bart with a 360-degree view of two lakes, Taal volcano, five mountains, and four cities; twenty F&B outlets, and a variety of sports and recreational facilities.
On top of that, Tagaytay Highlands also organizes different events to foster good relationships among its members and create a friendlier community. In fact, one of the most exciting events of the Highlands was a success last month. That was Tagaytay Highlands’ recently held Belle Cup 2016, an event that gathered close to 500 golfers at the Highlands’ two world-class golf courses.
Recording the highest number of participants yet, this year’s golf tournament showed that the Highlands is committed to promoting sports and wellness through its topnotch sports and recreational facilities, including the two courses where the tourney was held.
“This is the 16th year of the Belle Cup, which was so designed that members are required to play at two courses—one in the Highlands and one in the Midlands,” Willy Ocier, Tagaytay Highlands founder, pointed out at the conclusion of the four-day event last April 10.
Presented by Belle Corporation, Belle Cup 2016 required all participating members to play with a guest to foster camaraderie and promote the golf courses among potential members.
“The Belle Cup is always a certified hit because it’s meant to be a fun tournament. After all, Tagaytay Highlands is designed to be a fun resort. A variety of activities are in store for participants who all have a good time because they can bring their friends, families, and their potential business partners to the Highlands,” Ocier said.
“I had a great time! We always have a great time when it comes to Belle Cup because you get to see all the people here like old friends. The weather is always perfect and great camaraderie [from participants],” veteran singer-actor Ariel Rivera said.
At the event’s 16th edition, where numerous awards and prizes were given, the female power duo of Chesca Imperial and Hannah See took home the Overall Champion crown, and also bagged the championship awards for the categories of Midlands Ladies, Highlands Ladies, and Belle Cup Ladies.
Other winners at the twin tourneys included Anthony Tan and Michael Chan for Group I; Timothy Yang and Lexington Rodriquez for Group II; Jesus Ramos and Romy To for Group III; and Kok Hin Lim and Ricky Alegre for Sponsors’ Champion.
Ocier happily related that this year’s tournament participants only had good things to say about Belle Cup 2016.
“The weather was great and the golf tournament’s fun format took off a lot of pressure from the game. It was all about everybody having fun while trying to win trophies,” Ocier related.
“The new format has been very interesting and very exciting actually. This new scramble format encouraged a lot more teamwork with my partner,” said Elmer Lapeña who joined the Cup for the fourth time.
Each golfer was also deemed a winner not only because of the enjoyable tournament, but also because more than a hundred exciting prizes were raffled off to them. The prizes included thousands of cash prizes; casino chips worth Php100,000; an Asian cruise inclusive of round-trip plane tickets to China; two business class tickets to Hong Kong; hotel accommodations; television sets; and iPads, among others.
With the success of this year’s Belle Cup, Ocier now looks forward to a more exciting event and a bigger crowd next year, encouraging everyone to sign up as early as possible.
“We urge our members and guests to sign up soon because the slots for the Belle Cup always fill up very fast. We give the best awards and prizes so everyone can go home with something in hand. Plus, they can enjoy the weather, enjoy the bonding with family and friends, and enjoy all the facilities,” Ocier concluded.