Davao jungolfers show way

DAVAO, Philippines — Local talents dominated the 13-15 age category as AJ Wacan and Johanna Uyking ruled their divisions with 72 and 82, respectively, in the ICTSI Junior PGT Mindanao Series 2 at the South Pacific Golf and Leisure Estates here yesterday.

Wacan erased a five-stroke deficit to defeat Alexis Nailga in the boys’ class with a scorching three-under par after 11 holes and a 33-39 card for a 238 total.

Nailga finished with a 79 for a 240, while Joaquin Pasquil came in third at 269 after a 90.

Uyking, a Davao Christian High School student, cruised to victory with a 239. Zero Plete ended with an 84 and a total of 245 while Rose Wacan carded an 83 for third at 252.

Wacan and Uyking’s victories halted Bukidnon’s sweep of the 10-12 category by siblings Ralph and Rafella Batican.

Davao is poised for a third title as Aldrien Gialon fired a tournament-best 67 and moved closer to victory in the boys’ 16-18.