Castillo, Beltran shine in PSA golf

MANILA, Philippines — Musong Castillo of the Inquirer shot a two-under 70 under the System 36 format to capture the overall title in the ninth Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Cup at the Manila Southwoods in Carmona, Cavite last Friday.

Castillo banked on a key birdie on the water-laced par-3 No. 16 of the Legends course to foil Jong Arcano and Dr. Ian Laurel, who ruled the sponsors/friends class.

Arcano of Inquirer Golf bagged the Class A crown with a 71 while Jun Engracia edged Dodo Catacutan of spin.ph for second after 72s.

In Class B, PSA president and The STAR sports editor Nelson Beltran fired a net 81 and emerged champion in the event backed by Manila Southwoods, ICTSI, Philippine Football Federation’s Nonong Araneta and Jeff Cheng, San Miguel Corp. and PAL, among others.