Suzuki, Lee top Southwoods tilt

MANILA, Philippines — Shin Suzuki fired a five-under 67 to capture the men’s low gross title while Sang Jin Lee claimed the low gross trophy in the seniors category in the Manila Southwoods Chairman’s Charity Cup at the Legends and Masters courses in Carmona, Cavite over the weekend.

Anya Cedo emerged the low gross champion in the ladies division while Vince Ngo edged Iggy Escaño in a thrilling battle to secure the Men’s I championship in the three-day tournament, which also introduced an innovative aggregate scoring format for team play.

Suzuki, a Southwoods team stalwart in inter-club competitions, dominated with 40 gross points in the marquee event. Lee tallied 38 gross points, and Cedo posted 35 gross points to top their respective categories in the tournament backed by year-round sponsors Mitsubishi Motors Phils. Corp. and Alpine Motors Corp., Toyota Silang, Cavite, Royal Caribbean International and Baron Travel and Platinum sponsors Atlas Circuits, Inc., Leads Agri/Malveda Properties & Dev’t. Corp., San Miguel Corp. and Turf Co.

On the other hand, Ngo and Escaño, both with eight handicaps, matched gross 75s. But the former grabbed the title with a higher back nine points.