Ryuji Suzuki solidified his position as the standout player in the 8-10 division of the Junior Philippine Golf Tour with a hard-fought victory, thwarting Jose Luis Espinosa for the second straight time with a 71 at the Pradera Verde Golf and Country Club here.
LUBAO, Pampanga – Mirroring his performance from the first round, Suzuki added more brilliance to his game on Wednesday, May 29. After posting a two-birdie, two-bogey card Tuesday, he delivered four birdies against three bogeys, finishing a 36-35 for a 36-hole total of 143, and claiming supremacy in the JPGT Luzon Series 2.
“I’m so glad my chip went in on the last hole,” added the 10-year-old Suzuki, who expressed gratitude to his family and coach for their guidance in his golfing journey.In the girls’ side of the youngest category of the three-division series sponsored by ICTSI, Georgina Handog made an impressive JPGT debut with a commanding four-stroke triumph over first-leg winner Maurysse Abalos despite a closing 81.
She also expressed gratitude to her supporters for their help with her swing, which was instrumental in her becoming a champion.In the premier 15-18 category spread over 72 holes, Jiwon Lee extended her overnight 12-stroke lead to 18, despite slowing down with a 72 following a fiery 66 for a six-under 138 total. Reese Ng continued to struggle, finishing with a second 78 for a 156, while Lia Duque pooled a 162 after an 80.
The competition for the boys’ 15-18 title remains intense with Tristan Padilla mounting a remarkable comeback from seven shots down, putting in a 71 and catching up with Shinichi Suzuki at the helm halfway through the four-day tournament. “I plan to maintain consistently and hopefully keep my second shots in sync with my driving,” said Padilla.
Looking ahead to the final 36 holes, Suzuki said: “I plan to try something different, stay aggressive with my approach shots and aim to make more putts.”
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