Tabuena, pros ready for restart

MANILA, Philippines — Miguel Tabuena believes his fellow pros are ready more than thrilled over the Philippine Golf Tour restart notwithstanding the long layoff due to the pandemic that has kept them out of competitive play the last eight months.

In fact, the two-time Philippine Open champion expects no less than a spirited chase for top honors when the first of two PGT tournaments in new normal times is fired off Nov. 17 at Riviera’s Couples course in Silang, Cavite.

“It’s been a long eight months of no tournaments. We have all tried our best to stay in shape and make sure we are tournament-ready. I hope the work that I have put pays off,” said Tabuena. “I’m looking forward to competing and seeing the other guys.”

Multi-titled Tony Lascuña, for one, is raring to get going, keeping himself busy during the Tour break and pushing himself by teaching at Manila Southwoods together with Rey Pagunsan, while some stayed in game shape by being creative while self-isolating.

The other PGT tournament, sponsored by ICTSI, will be held Dec. 8-11 at the Langer’s course, also at Riviera.