Taruc, Talion press finals chase

MANILA, Philippines — The race for the remaining tickets to the ICTSI Elite Junior PGT Grand Finals reaches a thrilling climax as Jakob Taruc and Levonne Talion lead a crucial final-round charge in the ICTSI Eagle Ridge JPGT Championship tomorrow at the Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club in Gen. Trias, Cavite.

Sitting at No. 5 in the boys’ premier standings, the 16-year-old Taruc holds an excellent opportunity to break into the qualifying circle. His path became significantly clearer with the absence of No. 3 Geoffrey Tan and with fourth-ranked Charles Serdenia falling one tournament short of the mandatory three-appearance rule required to qualify.

For Talion, currently sitting at fifth with 32 points, a generic podium finish won’t cut it – she likely needs a victory to punch a ticket to Cagayan de Oro.