Br. Ben holding trophy during 1999 Ateneo - La Salle Golf
Br. J. Benedict Lidinsky or Br. Ben was extremely passionate about the legacy of La Salle, the Brothers, the alumni and most of all, golf. He wanted the alumni at their best and sought out their help in supporting the institution he so loved. But he also wanted to know the alumni who were coming home to the Creator. And that's just the man that he was. A big fan of the alumni, he would attend every homecoming party, believing that it is important to bridge the alumni back, not only physically but through values. (source: DLSAA)
Brother Ben was also the coach of the DLSU Golf Team even if he was horrible at the sport, alumnus Ferdie Aterdido, fondly remembers. Yet, it was Br. Ben who made the team into a potent unit. The Ambassador Valdes Cup is the La Salle-Ateneo golf tournament for alumni, and the year before Br. Ben passed away, the school won the Cup, perhaps testament of how he loved La Salle. (source: DLSAA)
On July 16, 2018, at the award ceremony of the 2018 Ateneo - La Salle Alumni Golf Classic, Br. Ben was awarded "for being a moving spirit of the La Salle - Ateneo Golf Classic Cup and for his exceptional zeal and commitment in its continouos pursuit of its goal of deepening and strengtening the camaraderie of the La Salle and Ateneo communities through golf."
Br. Ben's award presented by Mr. Lito Tanjuatco
Mr. Mari Vargas and Mr. Gabby Valdes was also awarded "for being one of the founders of the La Salle - Ateneo Golf Classic Cup and for his exceptional zeal and commitment in its continuous pursuit of its goal of deepening and strengtening the camaraderie of the La Salle and Ateneo communities through golf."
Mr. Mari Vargas and Mr. Gabby Valdes' award presented by Mr. Jay Gervasio and Mr. Manoling Chan
