MANILA, Philippines – A number of championship golf courses in the south were forced to temporarily close its operations following Taal Volcano’s eruption Sunday that rendered the venues unplayable or roads leading to them were impassable, affecting hundreds of caddies, workers and personnel. Elena in Cabuyao, Laguna, Canlubang Golf and Manila Southwoods in Carmona, Cavite were among those hit while maintenance personnel of Taal Splendido in Laurel, Batangas, Ayala Greenfield in Calamba, Laguna, The Country Club in Sta. Rosa, Eagle Ridge in Gen. Trias, Cavite, Riviera in Silang, Cavite and Alabang Golf Club in Muntinlupa were doing round-the-clock cleanup the past two days. “We were blessed, the ashfall were minimal,” said Splendido golf manager Bobby Chico though roads leading to the venue remain closed. “The course is now playable, as of 6 a.m. today,” said Ayala Greenfield golf manager Buddy Resurreccion.

Source: Philippine Star January 14, 2020 06:44 UTC