Ronee Dungca.–CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The ultimate roster of the Luzon squad for the ICTSI Elite Finals shall be decided this week when the JPGT John Hay Golf Membership leg in Baguio Metropolis tees off Tuesday.
Serving because the seventh and ultimate leg of the collection’ course-hopping Luzon circuit, this leg, the scenic and chilly cease will full the members of the staff that can battle if South counterparts on Oct. 7-10 at The Nation Membership in Laguna.
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Solely the highest 4 gamers from every of the three age classes (7-10, 11-14, and 15-18) who’ve performed in not less than three tournaments have pictures at making the groups.
The summer season capital’s well-known crisp mountain air and serene pine-lined fairways present a stark distinction to the depth of the competitors. The cool Baguio local weather, typically thought-about superb for golf, will do little to sit back the heated battles brewing in each division.
Gamers not solely face the calls for of a brief however difficult course format however should additionally handle the mounting stress of the season’s ultimate alternative to safe a spot within the finals.
For a lot of, each swing could possibly be the one which makes – or breaks – their dream of competing within the finals of the collection organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc.
Whereas a number of gamers throughout the age brackets have already locked of their spots with dominant performances all through the primary six legs, a flurry of opponents stay within the hunt–creating thrilling subplots in every division.
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Mavis Espedido leads the cost within the ladies’ 7-10 division with 45 factors, highlighted by three victories, whereas Winter Serapio (37 factors) can also be safely by way of.
Trying to seal their spots are Venus delos Santos (34) and Tyra Garingalao (32), who’re operating 3-4, with Ronee Dungca, who has surged late with back-to-back wins at Riviera and Pradera Verde, having a authentic shot like Penelope Sy, as each have 30 factors.
A win right here (price 15 factors) may punch Dungca’s ticket to the finals.
In boys’ 7-10, Zach Guico and Zoji Edoc are tied on the prime with 45 factors every, whereas Asher Abad and Halo Pangilinan sit at 34, with Kingston Ching (20) seeking to make a late push.
In ladies’ 11-14 class, the Sarines twins, Mona and Lisa, have lengthy secured the highest spots with similar 45 factors. However a good race stays for the ultimate two slots amongst Kendra Garingalao (32), Alexie Gabi (26), and a duo tied at 22 – Eliana Dumalaog and Marqaela Dy.
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In boys’ 11-14. Ryuji Suzuki (42) and Vito Sarines (39) are sturdy contenders, leaving the struggle for the final two spots amongst Jacob Casuga (35), Race Manhit (34), Zianbeau Edoc (30) and Ryuichi Tao (26) in a good cluster.
Rafa Anciano (45) and Levonne Talion (39) have secured their berths within the ladies’ 15-18 class with the ultimate two slots hotly contested by Chloe Rada (32), Tiffany Bernardino (30) and Angelica Bañez (20).
Within the boys’ premier division, Patrick Tambalque, a three-leg winner, tops the chart with 45 factors with Shinichi Suzuki (39) and Zachary Villaroman (37) additionally in sturdy positions.
The fourth spot sees a good battle with Kristoffer Nadales (32) holding a slight edge over Jose Carlos Taruc (30), and John Paul Agustin, Jr. (20) nonetheless with an outdoor shot.
