Edoc shows way with 71
MANILA, Philippines — Zianbeau Edoc bolstered his bid for a finals berth with a composed frontside effort and a strong closing stretch, closing out with back-to-back birdies to salvage a one-under 71 and seize the lead in the boys’ 11-14 division of the ICTSI Pradera Verde Junior PGT Championship yesterday.
Edoc’s late surge came as Race Manhit, who had led for most of the day under scorching conditions at the Pinatubo course of the expansive Pradera Verde Golf and Country Club, stumbled with a final-hole bogey to card a 74. He fell into a tie for second with Jacob Casuga and Vito Sarines.
The thrilling finish capped a day-long scramble for control – not just of the 36-hole tournament, the penultimate leg of the seven-stage Luzon series – but also for valuable ranking points needed to qualify for the North vs. South Elite Junior Finals slated Oct. 7–10 at The Country Club in Laguna.
Despite missing the first four legs, Edoc – currently ranked No. 7 – remains mathematically in the race for a Top 4 spot, having marked his JPGT debut with a dominant win over Casuga at Riviera two weeks ago.
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