Ronee Dungca: Seven birdies —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Enjoying with poise that belies her youth, Ronee Dungca on Tuesday took a step nearer to make the North’s 7-10 women’ crew for the Nationwide Elite Finals after capturing a three-over-par 72 for an eight shot lead after the opening spherical of the ICTSI John Hay Junior Championship in scenic Baguio.
The 9-year-old checked a mid-round wobble on a course she performed for the primary time as she opened a snug sufficient cushion over Tyra Garingalao, with a 3rd straight win giving her a coveted slot within the Ryder Cup-style North vs South showdown in October at The Nation Membership in Laguna.
Dungca, the Riviera and Pradera Verde champion who opened up with birdies on her first three holes and had seven for the day, wants a 3rd straight win to tie Mavis Espedido on the prime and keep away from any problems of constructing the roster. Espedido additionally has three wins for the utmost 45 factors.
“The course is so powerful, and I needed to hold my focus,” Dungca mentioned of the hazard-laden format the place she later went on to signal for a triple bogey, two doubles and three bogeys. “However I began getting them (strokes) again and I’m feeling extra assured.”
Zoji Edoc additionally stayed on monitor for a 3rd straight title, capturing a 71 to take a three-shot lead over native guess Marco Angheng (74) within the boys’ 7-10. QC’s Michael Matias shot an 82 for joint third with Samuel Ababa.
Vito Sarines set the tempo within the boys’ 11-14 division with a 68, and will tie Ryuji Suzuki atop the rankings with 42 factors with a win on Wednesday.
Zianbeau Edoc, like his brother, is chasing a sweep of the ultimate three legs, matching par 69 for solo second, whereas Race Manhit shot a 73 for third. INQ
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