MANILA, Philippines — Twelve years after securing his first Order of Merit (OOM) title, Tony Lascuña’s excellence on the Philippine Golf Tour remains as potent as ever.
Lascuña clinched his fifth OOM crown after a fiercely contested, 10-stage circuit. His unrelenting dedication propelled him past rival Angelo Que in one of the closest OOM races in years.
Through fluctuating form and the challenges from emerging stars, Lascuña’s consistency on the Tour highlighted his enduring skill and hunger for competition.
While his rivals unleashed 300-yard drives, Lascuña was consistent with his 230-250-yard average, compensating for the difference with precision and a skillful approach. And with each tournament, Lascuña’s presence as a seasoned, steady shotmaker was clear.
This drive was evident in the season’s final leg at the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic, where, despite difficult weather and a shortened 36-hole format, he secured the OOM title with a clutch second-place finish. Lascuña’s resilience under adverse conditions affirmed his place at the top of the money rankings with earnings of P1,449,729.
“There is no secret but dedication and the desire to win every tournament I play,” said Lascuña.
Que finished second in the OOM derby with P1,377,500, followed by Bacolod leg titlist Jaraula (P1,226,950), Forest Hills winner Keanu Jahns (P1,044,250) and Negros Occidental Classic champion Zaragosa (P983,000).
All behind the 54-year-old Lascuña.