Talion, Serdenia notch ICTSI JPGT victories

GEN. TRIAS, Cavite, Philippines —   Levonne Talion and Charles Serdenia delivered contrasting performances, fueling their ICTSI Junior PGT Championship campaigns by topping the 15-18 age category at Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club’s Norman course here yesterday.

Talion battled back from eight strokes down to shock Rafa Anciano, pulling through on the second playoff hole with a par to snare the girls’ championship in the premier division of the event organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc.

Talion forced a sudden-death playoff with a clutch par on the 18th, closing with a 79 and a 252 total, after Anciano faltered with a costly three-putt for an 87.

Tiffany Bernardino placed third with a 273 after a 93.

Meanwhile, Serdenia, initially locked in a tight battle with Shinichi Suzuki, turned the duel into a commanding win with a determined frontside surge, extending his overnight one-stroke lead to three at the turn. Despite a late birdie from Suzuki, Serdenia held firm with steady closing pars to secure a two-stroke victory after carding a 73 for a 54-hole total of 227.

Zach Villaroman posted a 75 to claim third place at 232.