MANILA—Buddy Zamora, the head organizer of the one-on-one charity match between Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson, confirmed on Thursday that the clash supposed to take place on Nov. 29 at the Pradera Verde Golf and Country Club in Lubao is indeed canceled.
[Related Story: Charity golf clash between McIlroy and Johnson off over contract issues]
[Related Story: Charity golf clash between McIlroy and Johnson off over contract issues]
"Due to contractual issues, we regretfully have no choice but to cancel the event," Zamora said in a statement.
The Nickel Asia founder further lamented, "We were very excited to bring this event to the Philippines. It would have been the start of bigger things for Philippine golf. However, circumstances beyond our control caused this cancellation."
Those who bought their tickets to the said match can now contact SM tickets for the refund.
Those who bought their tickets to the said match can now contact SM tickets for the refund.
Meanwhile, despite the cancellation, the mining magnate vowed to further push Philippine golf.
In fact, he revealed that the Puerto Azul Golf & Country Club in Ternate is currently being redeveloped in preparation for the 2018 European Tour.
He is also developing a junior golf academy to support young Filipino golfers.
Follow him on Twitter: @IvanSaldajeno
He is also developing a junior golf academy to support young Filipino golfers.
Follow him on Twitter: @IvanSaldajeno
.jpg)
