LAGUNA, Philippines: Given the chance to shine, Tae Soo Kim seized the moment, upstaging a field of renowned rivals with a solid six-under 66 and snatching a one-stroke lead over a late-charging Dino Villanueva at the start of the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship here Tuesday.
Granted a spot in the Philippine Golf Tour event through a Category 7 position after a joint 36th finish in the recent PGT Qualifying School, Kim displayed exceptional skill amid challenging weather, utilizing his precise driving and adept putting to secure the unexpected lead.'I didn't expect , especially since I struggled to hit par during practice round,' said Kim, reflecting on his modest expectations following missed cut stints in the circuit's first two legs in Davao.
I saved a lot of pars,' said Ramos, who pinpointed his wedge play as an area for improvement.'I missed a lot of greens, which are very firm and hard to attack. So I needed to stay patient,' said Ramos.Despite hitting six birdies against three bogeys marred by miscues on a couple of par-3s, Que said he was happy with the way he played on a course that played a lot tougher compared to last year where Tony Lascuña won with an 18-under 270 total.
Sizzles In Wind Rain To Lead With Solid 66
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