Lago on cusp of JPGT four-leg sweep

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines — Ethan Lago moved within striking distance of a record-tying four-leg sweep in the ICTSI Junior PGT Visayas-Mindanao Series, firing an even-par 72 in sweltering heat and light winds to build a commanding seven-stroke lead after the opening round of the Pueblo de Oro JPGT Championship here yesterday.

Despite closing with two bogeys at Pueblo de Oro, Lago assembled a 35-37 card to seize control heading into the final round of the 36-hole tournament in the boys’ 7-10 division.

Lucas Revilleza, who finished runner-up to Lago in the first three legs at Mactan, Alta Vista and Del Monte, struggled to a 79 marred by a double bogey on No. 9 as he shared second place with Stephen Clementer, who also carded a seven-over card after a late miscue on the same hole.