Delos Santos, Chan, Angheng, Gallardo strike

MANILA, Philippines — Four young golfers weathered the storm and ruled their respective groups in the shortened ICTSI Junior PGT Series 6 at the Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club here yesterday.

Despite the challenging conditions across the Mt. Malipunyo, Mt. Makulot and Mt. Lobo nines, Venus delos Santos and Aerin Chan dominated the girls’ 8-9 and 10-12 categories, respectively. On the boys’ side, Isonn Angheng and Inigo Gallardo secured top honors in their divisions.

The (8-9 and 10-12) tournaments, reduced to 18-hole competitions due to adverse weather on Monday, saw Delos Santos carry over the momentum from her Lusita win two weeks ago.

The nine-year-old sensation from Bulacan overcame early mistakes on the second and third holes of the Mt. Malipunyo nine, rallying with a stunning run of five birdies starting from the fourth hole and ultimately seizing full control.

Chan continued her winning streak with a 77, securing a seven-stroke victory over Maurysse Abalos, who shot an 84. Quincy Pilac came in third with a 90, while Georgina Handog (93) and Casedy Cuenca (97) struggled in the tough conditions at the all-weather layout.

Chan’s third consecutive leg victory in the Luzon swing strengthened her bid for a spot in the Match Play Championship next month.