Baguio’s cool mountain air, pine-lined fairways, and unmistakable old-world clubhouse charm set the stage for the Landco Lifestyle Ventures (LLV) Invitational Golf Tournament at John Hay Golf, an energizing day that celebrated precision on the greens and partnerships off them.
“At Landco Pacific and our hospitality arm LLV, we believe that hospitality and sports tourism go hand in hand in creating meaningful experiences,” said Erickson Y. Manzano, President and CEO of Landco Pacific Corporation and LLV. “Through events like the LLV Invitational, we are not only showcasing world-class golf but also strengthening Baguio’s position as a premier destination where recreation, culture, and community converge.”
Partnerships that Power the Momentum
The LLV Invitational highlighted how private partnerships unlock top-tier guest experiences. With Boysen as co-presenter and BPI as major sponsor, alongside event partners Maynilad, Metro Pacific Water, MPTC, and Smart Infinity; raffle sponsors mWell, MPIC, BBZ; and media partner Cignal TV, Inc., the tournament became an exemplar of responsible, memorable sports tourism in Baguio. LLV continues to build on this model: bringing the right partners together, elevating play, and letting Baguio’s timeless setting do the rest.
Golf in the City of Pines: Designed to be Unforgettable
John Hay Golf is a bucket-list course for a reason: an 18-hole, par-69 layout set among rolling terrain and towering pines, redesigned by Jack Nicklaus Design for playability and all-weather conditioning. Fairways were widened and sand-capped, bunkers reshaped, and Bentgrass greens deliver the satisfying roll golfers chase. The northern Luzon favorite combines challenging terrain with breathtaking vistas, making every round memorable and drawing a new generation of enthusiasts to the city’s iconic fairways.
John Hay Hotels Managed by LLV: Purposeful Hospitality Meets Play
The tournament also showcased the revitalized John Hay Hotels featuring the Garden Wing (formerly The Manor) and Forest Wing (formerly The Forest Lodge), now under LLV stewardship. The hotels provide a balanced play-and-stay experience, offering guests a full spectrum of leisure and wellness options.
Visitors can enjoy luxurious accommodations with stunning mountain and golf course views, curated dining experiences ranging from international cuisine to locally inspired Cordilleran dishes, and wellness and spa facilities including massages, fitness studios, and yoga areas.
Cultural and adventure activities, such as guided hikes, pine trail walks, and immersive local workshops, further enrich the guest experience, while versatile event and meeting spaces cater to corporate retreats and private celebrations. Recreational options abound, including tennis, cycling, and, of course, the world-class John Hay Golf course.
Guests can seamlessly combine golf rounds or cycling and other sports events with cultural explorations, open-fire Mountain Man dinners complete with an immersive Cordilleran culinary ritual, and sustainable cacao workshops led by Angeleah Montilde of Kokomo, creating a weekend stay where relaxation, recreation, and local immersion coexist in perfect harmony.
Sports Tourism: Done the Baguio Way
Under LLV’s leadership, John Hay positions golf as a gateway to Baguio’s broader sports-tourism appeal: sunrise altitude-training runs, pine-trail hikes, cool-weather cycling, and event-centric long weekends that invite travelers to linger.
Earlier this year, Camp John Hay proudly served as the finish line for the revived Tour of Luzon, an annual professional road cycling race dubbed the “Great Revival.” Cyclists covered over 172 kilometers from Lingayen to Baguio City, culminating at Scout Hill in Camp John Hay, highlighting the Cordilleras as both a scenic and challenging sports destination. The event drew 119 cyclists from 17 teams, including international participants from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and South Korea, and underscored Baguio’s growing reputation as a crown jewel of Philippine sports tourism.
Why It Matters
Great courses make great rounds. Great stewardship makes great destinations. By blending world-class golf with culture-rich hospitality, LLV is shaping a Baguio leisure and sports experience where players become patrons of local heritage, partners become catalysts for inclusive growth, and tournaments like the LLV Invitational turn a single day on the fairway into a season of return trips.
Guests are invited to experience the next tee at John Hay Golf and a balanced, meaningful stay at John Hay Hotels, where the pines whisper, the greens run true, and partnerships keep winning.
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