Suzuki, Anciano rule

MANILA, Philippines — Shinichi Suzuki made a resounding return to the ICTSI Junior PGT Championship, beating Zachary Villaroman by three in a wind-blasted final round showdown for the Splendido Taal leg title with a 72 yesterday.

Suzuki overcame an early deficit and relied on consistency to emerge victorious in the boys’ 15-18 division of the 54-hole tournament with a three-over  219 total.

Rafa Anciano, meanwhile, clinched her second straight win in dominant fashion, crushing Angelica Bañez by 36 strokes despite a closing 96 for a 54-hole total of 260 in the girls’ 15-18 category.