Januarius tows Southwoods, Eastridge in Fil-Am golf

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Terence Macatangay shot an eagle-aided 36 points to help Januarius Private Equity-1 maintain a slim lead in the Fil-Championship division of the 73rd Januarius Fil Am Invitational at the Camp John Hay Golf Club.

With Jet Mathay’s 35, Ray Sangil’s 32 and Ayon Sanchez’s 30, Januarius Private Equity-1 tallied 133 and 383, two up on Manila Southwoods-1 (138-381) and four over Eastridge-1 (135-379).

Aidric Chan was exceptional with his 37 points to pace Southwoods-1. Other scorers were Shinichi Suzuki 36, Ryan Monsalve 33 and Lanz Uy 32. Paolo Wong’s 29 did not count.

Time Cargo Logistics-2 showed nerves of steel in the last few holes to successfully defend its crown in Am-A, escaping with a two-point win against Forest Hills-2 in one of the most exciting matches in Fil-Am history.

Time Cargo scored 256 points at Camp John Hay and built a huge lead of 32. However, the troop slowed down considerably at Baguio Country Club and collected only 89 and 86 in the final 36 holes for a 431 total.

Forest Hills, meanwhile, led a furious comeback, chopping off once an invincible advantage to 17 after the third round and further down to seven with nine holes left in the finale.

But the Antipolo-based members sputtered in the finish and produced 101 for 429.

“It was a cardiac ending. Forest Hills gave us a good scare. I’m glad we came out with the win,” said Time Cargo Logistics owner Ruel Cabral.