LUBAO, Pampanga – Ronee Dungca proved her breakout efficiency within the Riviera leg mirrored her true capability as she staged a stirring comeback from 4 photographs down then held her nerve on the end to edge Mavis Espedido by one and clinch the ladies’ 7-10 crown within the ICTSI Pradera Verde Junior PGT Championship right here Wednesday.
Exhibiting poise and precision past her years, the rising star from Angeles Metropolis got here out firing at Pradera Verde’s Pinatubo course, birdieing 4 of her first 10 holes. She hit one other birdie on the twelfth however wavered coming dwelling with bogeys on Nos. 13 and 16 to card a 69, finishing a two-day complete of 143.
Espedido, who held a commanding four-shot lead after a gap 70, launched a late cost with a birdie-eagle run from No. 16 to momentarily reclaim the lead. However a expensive double bogey on the 18th noticed her end with a 74 for a 144 complete — handing Dungca the victory.
Dungca’s final-round efficiency adopted a clutch opening 74, which she capped with back-to-back birdies to realize momentum coming into the ultimate day of the 36-hole occasion organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc.
“I centered extra on my quick sport, and it actually paid off with a superb rating,” stated the nine-year-old Dungca from OB Montessori, Angeles Metropolis.
Regardless of a robust end from Espedido, Dungca stated she didn’t really feel any strain.
“I simply stayed relaxed, centered, and loved the sport,” she stated, although she admitted frustration over two late bogeys attributable to shaky chip photographs and placing.
Espedido’s title hopes light early after she bogeyed the fifth and double-bogeyed the par-5 sixth. Although she birdied the tenth and fought again with a robust end, the closing misstep on the final gap proved decisive.
Venus delos Santos settled for third at 151 after a 76, adopted by Penelope Sy who hit a late birdie to avoid wasting an 80 and end fourth at 164. Tyra Garingalao additionally carded an 80 to finish up fifth at 167.
With one leg remaining within the seven-stage Luzon sequence — set at Camp John Hay in Baguio Metropolis subsequent week — the battle for the ultimate three spots within the Elite Junior Finals within the women’ 7-10 division is shaping as much as be an exhilarating end.
Within the boys’ youngest class, Zoji Edoc claimed his second straight leg title — and third total — with a commanding 11-stroke romp over Halo Pangilinan. He slowed down with a 78 for a 154 complete, whereas Pangilinan settled for second with an 81 for 165. Korean Sooreen Lee completed third at 170 after one other 85.
“What I discovered at present is to focus extra on every shot and make strong contact,” stated Zoji Edoc, who managed to win regardless of struggling all day along with his lengthy sport and irons.
Within the boys’ 11-14 class, Zianbeau Edoc saved his slim finals hopes alive, claiming a second straight win after lacking the primary 4 legs. He fired a 70 to put up a 141 complete and held off Vito Sarines, who closed with a 69 however fell two photographs quick at 143.
Race Manhit matched par 72 for third at 146, whereas Jacob Casuga and Jacobo Gomez adopted with 151 and 153 after 77 and 78, respectively.
“I used to be making extra putts at present and hitting my wedges nearer to the pin,” stated Zianbeau, who overcame a tough begin — a triple-bogey 7 on No. 10 after an out-of-bounds drive — by rebounding with 5 birdies all through the spherical.
“I’ve discovered the significance of beginning sturdy and studying the greens higher,” he added.
Lisa Sarines, in the meantime, turned in a scorching 68 to overhaul twin sister Mona and declare her third leg title within the women’ 11-14 class with a four-under 140 complete. Mona, who opened with a 71, matched that rating on Day 2 to complete at 142.
“It feels very refreshing and relieving,” stated Lisa of her victory. “I’ve been working tougher and tougher with my coach.”
She fired 5 birdies to offset a lone bogey on No. 14, the place a misjudgment of the wind led to a three-putt.
“I’ll simply maintain practising and grinding,” added Lisa, outlining her dedication to enhancing and getting stronger.
Kendra Garingalao bounced again from a 78 with a 73 to clinch third at 151, reinforcing her maintain on the No. 3 spot within the division rankings behind the Sarines sisters.
Korean standout Seeun Pak inched nearer to a spectacular Junior PGT debut, pulling away by 9 over Chloe Rada with a second-round 78 for a 164 complete within the 54-hole women’ 15-18 division contest.
Pak, an 18-year-old from Mimosa Plus, delivered a uncommon spotlight with a hole-in-one on the 146-yard second gap utilizing an 8-iron Ping and a ProV1x 3 ball. The ace got here simply after she double-bogeyed the primary gap.
For her feat, Pak acquired a certificates, vouchers and P5,000 money from the host membership, represented by Mike Singgaran and Golf Operations supervisor Joey Seran.
Rada struggled with an 86 to fall again at 173, whereas Tiffany Bernardino shot an 89 for 177. Angelica Bañez adopted with a 94 for 182.
Within the boys’ 15-18 division, Zachary Villaroman surged forward with a robust frontside end, highlighted by an eagle and a birdie, en path to a two-under-par 70 and a 36-hole complete of 143.
Constructing on his in a single day one-shot lead over Jose Carlos Taruc, Villaroman prolonged the hole to 6 strokes with 18 holes remaining.
After carding two birdies and three bogeys early on, Villaroman bounced again with an eagle on the par-5 No. 6, then adopted it up with a birdie on No. 9 for the second consecutive day to show in a 34-36 scorecard.
“I made much more quick putts at present in comparison with yesterday, and I made an eagle,” stated 17-year-old Villaroman, now on the verge of clinching a first-leg title after beforehand ending runner-up and inserting third thrice within the sequence.
“I’m assured I’ve ready nicely sufficient to win tomorrow,” added Villaroman, who delivered a stellar 3-wood second shot from 270 yards on No. 6, touchdown it simply three ft from the cup for a tap-in eagle.
Taruc, who opened with a 74, faltered with a 75 for a 149 complete, dropping six photographs off the tempo. Kristoffer Nadales settled for a 77 to take solo third at 157, whereas Andres Fabie additionally posted a five-over spherical to complete fourth at 163.
