Tambunting scored a 75 while Asistio backed him up with a 76 as Southwoods amassed 233 for the day counting the 82 of Miko Alejandro in the four-to-play, three-to-count event, the opening leg of the 2003 Jungolf summer circuit that drew 17 teams from all over the country.
Korean Lee Ho-in sparked a big charge by Riviera with a day-best even-par 72 and together with the 80 of IG Gutierrez and the 82 of Remijin Camping, the Silang, Cavite-based juniors stayed within an arm’s reach of the fancied Southwoods squad at 234.
A down-to-the-wire battle lies ahead as Aguinaldo "A" rode on a 76 by Gino Bunyi to occupy third place, defending champion Kagitingan started its title-retention drive in fourth spot at 238, Eastridge was next at 241 and Sta. Elena at 243.
Boosting the sponsorship of the country’s flag-carrier are contributions provided by Bellevue Manila, Exito Mfg. Corp., Global Lighting, Third World Eximport, HBW Ent. MCCI Corp., BF Technology, Samsung and Air Liquide Phils.
The individual competitions in Class C, D and E were set to start yesterday at the Aguinaldo Golf Club with reigning Junior World champion Dottie Ardina leading more than a hundred entries.
The rest of the Interclub standings saw the Jayvee Agojo-led Villamor at 252, Cebu at 258, Aguinaldo B 268, Malarayat 266, Alabang 270, Orchard 282,
Baguio A 282, Wack Wack 298, Rancho Palos Verdes 298 and Baguio B 316.
Lee took the individual lead by three over Tambunting and Jayvee Agojo.
The summer circuit schedule: April 1-4 PAL Interclub Manila Golf, Aguinaldo; April 7-9 Camp John Hay; April 14-16 Eagle Ridge; April 22-25 Manila Southwoods, Riviera; April 28-30 Orchard; May 5-7 Sherwood Hills; May 12 Alabang; May 13-15 Canlubang; May 19-20-21 Tat Filipinas, Riviera; May 26-28 Riviera; June 2-4 Sta. Elena.