The British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines commenced The 12th Great British Golf Tournament on 11 April 2024 at Wack Wack Golf & Country Club. In partnership with FWD, the tournament brought together players from different industries sports and business communities in the Philippines.
Other major company sponsors include Philippine National Bank, Shell, William Hill, Federal Land, Jollibee Foods Corporation, Autohub Group, Etihad, BDO, Britpart Philippines, Converge, Corebilt, DMCI Homes, Entertain, Maybank, Purefoods Deli, and P&A Grant Thornton, among many others.
The British Chamber Board of Trustees namely BCCP Chairman William Bailey, Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson, and Trustee Andy Yates led the ceremonial tee off. Marking the event with a resounding success, reaching a total of 97 players have gathered, joined and prepared their swings on the golf course to win the championship.
During an interview at the tournament, Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson noted, “This is the 12th edition. It has become a feature of the British Chamber of Commerce [Philippines] to have golf. It brings together business people, our partners, and our members both in a fun activity and at the same time also continues to emphasize the British chamber representing businesses, both for British and non-British companies.“
The British Chamber expressed its utmost gratitude for all the players, sponsors and partners who have made the event possible and looks forward to having The 13th GREAT British Golf Tournament in 2025.