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A Historical Study of Wack Wack Country Club

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The study aims to discuss the circumstances about the foundation of the wack wack country club.

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 (electronic) wiki “Wack Wack Golf and Country Club is a golf course and country club resort
complex located in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines”
 (electronic) wiki “Wack Wack was founded by William James Shaw in 1930 – because he was
disgusted that Larry Montes, a caddie who had won the 1929 Philippine Open tournament[3] at the
Manila Golf Club, of which Shaw was a member, had been asked to leave the tournament celebration,
by virtue of a rule against the presence of caddies inside the Manila Golf Club. According to legend,
"wack wack" was the sound made by crows who roamed areas of golf courses. The logo of Wack
Wack features two black birds.”
 (from GolfPH) : “One of the country’s most exclusive and elite golf clubs is the Wack Wack Golf &
Country Club. Located directly in the city of Mandaluyong, the club was built in 1930 by the
American resident William Shaw who established the club’s two fine 18-hole championship courses.
It was the East and the West courses.The East course is a bit longer and tougher of the two. The
internationally known East course is also host to some of the countries very prestigious events such as
the Asian Circuit, Philippine Golf Open Championship, and the World Cup that was held in 1977. Its
small rolling and elevated greens, water hazards, and long fairways are what makes the course such a
good golf venue for these elite tournaments. A particular favorite among its members is the
recognized Hole No. 8, which gives quite a challenge because of the hazards that players will find on
the course. A tricky Par-3, Hole No. 8, has been known to be a “make-or-break” hole even for the
seasoned professional golfers. The West Course on the other hand is more of an everyday course
utilized for members and their guests. It is a bit shorter in length and easier to play compared to the
East Course. The West Course is mostly played by the senior members, females and guests of the golf
club. The course was upgraded into an all-weather championship course. It is where sponsored
tournaments are generally held. There are several facilities to accommodate players’ further playing
and comfort needs. The club has a full driving range and tee houses on the two courses. The
clubhouse has a dining area, bar & lounge, banquet halls, function rooms, male & female air-
conditioned locker rooms, gym, pro shop, gift shop, barber shop, beauty parlor, and swimming pool.
Accommodations are available nearby the area. These accommodations include EDSA Shangri-la,
Discovery Suites, Holiday Inn Galleria Manila, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, Richmonde Hotel and
The Linden Suites. Wack Wack Golf & Country Club is located at Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City,
Metro Manila. Its entrance is at around 800 meters from EDSA west bound. To get there, players can
use a private transportation, hotel car or taxi.

 William James Shaw (wiki) : Shaw worked as a busboy on a US Army transport ship to pay his
passage to Manila, arriving in 1901 and never leaving hence. He eventually became part owner of
Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific. He also served as President of the Rotary Club of Manila in 1925–1926.
Shaw Boulevard (in Mandaluyong and Pasig) and The William J. Shaw Theater (Greenbelt, Ayala
Center, Makati) were named after him. Shaw is most known for the Wack Wack Golf and Country
Club. Shaw started Wack Wack in 1930 – because he was disgusted that Larry Montes, a caddie who
had won the 1929 Philippine Open tournament[1] at the Manila Golf Club, of which Shaw was a
member, had been asked to leave the tournament celebration, by virtue of a rule against the presence
of caddies inside the Manila Golf Club.
Shaw was a member of the board of the Boy Scouts of America Philippine Islands Council No. 545.
A small monument of Shaw's stands along Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong.
 (site domain) : http://www.golfingphilippines.com/GOLFwackwackgolf.shtml
 (club phone number): (02) 723 8558
 ( address ): Old Wack Wack Rd, Mandaluyong City, Manila, Metro Manila
 Opens Hours: every day : 8am-5pm
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