Treasured Zaragosa. Photograph from Philippine Golf Tour
LAUREL, Batangas – Treasured Zaragosa and Mona Sarines surged to the highest of the leaderboard within the ladies’ 11-14 class within the Junior Philippine Golf Tour, each carding two-over 74s to grab a five-stroke lead within the 54-hole match on the Splendido Taal Golf Membership right here Tuesday.
Zaragosa’s standout efficiency included a hole-in-one on No. 3 whereas Sarines completed sturdy with two birdies within the final three holes on the entrance in scorching circumstances because the pair wrested a commanding lead over Lisa Sarines in one of many three age classes within the Luzon Collection I of the of the 14-leg circuit organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc.
“I used to be actually stunned,” stated Zaragosa, who used a Mizuno pitching wedge and Titleist No. 2 ball to ace the 100-yard gap. “However I grew to become nervous after that and made a double bogey and bogey within the subsequent two holes.”
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Wanting forward, she added: “I hope to putt higher tomorrow (at this time).”
Like many of the 60 individuals, Zaragosa intends to compete in all 14 legs of the JPGT, which can culminate within the Match Play Championship in October.
For her half, Mona Sarines acknowledged the necessity to enhance on her method pictures.
“There’s nonetheless 36 holes left so I’ll simply do my greatest and enhance on these facets,” she stated.
Levonne Talion and Aerin Chua carded 83 and 87, respectively, whereas Althea Bañez and Kendra Garingalao struggled with 91 and 93, respectively.
Within the boys’ 11-14 division, Race Manhit, 11, demonstrated his potential with an 81, regardless of not recording any birdies. This effort secured him a two-shot lead over Juan Antonio Cruz and Aenzo Sulaik, each of whom completed with 83, whereas Javie Bautista and Iñigo Gallardo stayed inside placing distance with 85 and 86, respectively.
“The greens are quick and I couldn’t get my placing proper,” stated Manhit, who emphasised that taking part in within the JPGT helps him develop a aggressive spirit.
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The JPGT, sponsored by ICTSI, goals to nurture younger expertise and promote camaraderie amongst individuals. It consists of the 8-10 age division (36 holes) and the 15-18 class (72 holes), for each girls and boys.
The occasion can be designed to function independently from different junior golf organizations, guaranteeing no scheduling conflicts and fostering a cooperate environment.
Within the ladies’ 15-18 class, Lia Duque took cost with a 76, ending with a birdie on No. 9 as she grabbed a four-stroke lead over Ji Gained Lee, who completed with an 80. Rafa Ancianoa posted an 85 whereas Anna Kei Fernandez struggled with an 88.
“The greens are fairly agency. However I made three three-putts, so I positively have to wash that. I additionally made two double bogeys with out penalties, so I would like to repair that,” stated Duque.
Within the boys’ 15-18, Charles Serdenia set the tempo with a 75, marked by two birdies however hampered by 5 bogeys, together with one on the ultimate gap. He held a three-stroke benefit over Zachary Villaroman, who led early with a frontside 38 however fell again with 4 bogeys within the final seven holes, ending with a 78.
“I would like to enhance on my quick sport, particularly irons,” stated Serdenia, highlighting his spherical with a scrambling par on the par-5 No. 2 the place he mishit his second shot, reached the inexperienced in 4, and drilled in a protracted putt.
Rafael Manaol recovered from a tough begin, birdying Nos. 8 and 9 however a difficult again 9 left him with an 81in a tie with Gabriel Handog within the occasion additionally serving as a platform for locating and growing abilities, guaranteeing their development in a aggressive but supportive atmosphere.
Alexander Crisostomo and Patrick Tambalque shot 83 and 84, respectively, whereas Rafael Leonio and Bien Fajardo matched 85s, guaranteeing a spirited battle within the subsequent three days.
Within the youngest class, Maurysse Abalos took command with an 89, bolstering her title drive with a four-stroke lead over Teresa Tambunting, who completed with a 93, whereas Casedy Cuenca carded a 98.
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Ryuji Suzuki birdied No. 7 and recorded a 78, opening a six-shot lead over Jose Luis Espinosa, who made an 84, whereas Kevin Tecson and Michael Ray Hortel II scored 100 and 122, respectively.
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