TARLAC, Philippines – Precious Zaragosa displayed remarkable poise when it mattered most, delivering clutch shots on the back nine to edge out Mona Sarines and secure the 13-15 category title with a 73 in the ICTSI Junior PGT Luzon Series 5 at the Luisita Golf and Country Club on Thursday.
After a shaky front nine, where she posted a three-over card, Zaragosa found herself tied with Sarines at seven-over overall as the latter rallied from five strokes down with a brilliant 34 in the first nine holes.But a birdie-bogey exchange on No. 10 shifted the momentum back in Zaragosa's favor. The 13-year-old Learning Links Academy student then pulled away with another birdie on the 14th as Sarines stumbled with three more bogeys and a double bogey to finish with a 76.
Building on his recent victory at Riviera, Taruc credited his coach, family and especially God for his success.'He really helped me throughout. He gave me the strength to finish this tournament,' said the 14-year-old Taruc.The chase for the 16-18 titles, meanwhile, appears to be nearing a decisive conclusion, with Lia Duque virtually securing the girls' division crown after posting an 83 for a three-day total of 245.
Back Nine Surge Secures JPGT Luisita Victory
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