Balangauan, Oro pull off gutsy wins
MANILA, Philippines — The ICTSI Negros Occidental Junior PGT Championship 15-18 division lived up to the hype yesterday with a pair of down-to-the-wire finishes at the par-70 Marapara course.
Tashanah Balangauan staged a gritty comeback against Precious Zaragosa, capitalizing on her rival’s early stumble to erase a two-stroke deficit and go on to win with a 75 and a 12-over 222 total.
Zaragosa settled for a 79 and a 224 total, while Breanna Rojas carded a 93 to finish third with a 285.
The boys’ 15-18 division also produced a thrilling finish, with hometown favorite John Paul Oro weathering a final-round scare to secure a three-shot victory despite a rollercoaster 75.
Oro wrapped up the tournament with a 54-hole total of 222, winning by three over Alexis Nailga (72-225). Azie Acuña carded a steady 78 to finish third at 230, edging out Mhark Fernando III in the countback. Fernando, who had briefly tied for the lead early in the round, faded with an 80 to slip to fourth.
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