Canlubang seizes lead over Luisita

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Canlubang seizes lead over Luisita

BACOLOD CITY – Defending champion Canlubang drew a pair of 49s from national reigning seniors champion Abe Avena and Rene Unson Friday to lead rival Luisita by nine points in the 21st Philippine Airlines Seniors Interclub golf team championships.

Avena made a rousing team debut by scoring one birdie against six bogeys while Unson bucked a two-point penalty for making a wrong drop on the seventh hole to power the Sugar Barons who assembled 143 points at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club.

With Mari Hechanova counting with 45 points, the Sugar Barons now have a two-day total of 286 points.

Canlubang skipper Luigi Yulo, who did not count with 34 points, said he would like to see Rolly Viray contend for the individual crown after firing 51 points at the Binitin golf course.

To qualify for the individual title, a player must see action in both courses.

After leading the first round by a single point, Luisita found itself trailing by nine.

Francis Gaston led Luisita with 47 points, but had little support from his teammates.

Seve Roxas Chua had 44 points while Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richie Garcia limped home with 42 points. Iggy Clavecilla, returning after an absence of two years, did not count with 38 points.

Manila Golf grabbed third place on the strength of 137 points from Fausto Preysler (47), Alex Prieto (45) and Manoling Chan (45). But Manila still trails Canlubang by 20 points.

Orchard slid to fourth with 262 points after tallying 125 Friday. Scorers were Joe Gonzales (43), Ryan Abdon (41) and Chito Servida (41).

Cebu Country Club slid to fifth place with 261 points.

Montito Garcia led CCC with 49 points with Jeric Hechanova and Lor Alaan adding 44 and 40, respectively.

In the Founders’ division, NOGCC Marapara seized the lead after collecting 129 points at its home course for 255 overall. The scorers were Lito Ong 45, Jude Doctora 42 and Rene Silos 42.

Alta Vista took second with 251 points after getting 123 points from Hospicio Razon (44), Edgardo Acain (42) and Antonio Sabuga (37).

Tied for third were Pueblo de Oro and Villamor.

Clifford Celdran shot one of the day’s two best scores – 50 points – to power Pueblo de Oro. Jun Quibat contributed 41 while Carlos Rubio added 37.

Villamor, on the other hand, was led by Romulo Narcida’s 42. Other scorers were Conrado Chiudian 41 and Art Clemente 39.

This year’s Interclub is being co-sponsored by CrossOver with Boeing, Philippines Graphic, Stargate Media (People Asia) and Rogue as corporate backers. Also lending support are Airbus, Business Mirror, One Mega Group (Travel Now), Philippine Broadcasting Corporation, Manila Broadcasting Corporation and Manila Bulletin.

The scores:

Championship: Canlubang Golf 286, Luisita 277, Manila Golf 266, Orchard 262, Cebu CC 261, Camp John Hay 212, Club 1872 Los Angeles 193, Pittsburgh Filam 135

Founders: NOGCC – Marapara 255, Alta Vista 251, Villamor 249, Pueblo de Oro 249, Wack Wack 248, Eagle Ridge 246, Alta Vista 240, Forest Hill 237, Riviera 232, Fil-Am Hawaii 231, Apo Golf 229, Rancho Palos Verdes 227, So Cal Redhawk 226, Del Monte 224, Lanang Golf 223, Phil Navy 218, Veterans 216, Zamboanga Golf 214, Chamorro 205, Davao City Golf 204, Baguio Country Club 202

Sportswriters: Victorias 216, Baguio Golf 213, Guinhalaran 211, Vancouver Golf Assn 211, Sarangani Golf 210, Bay City GC 208, Iloilo 205, Vancouver City 204, Iligan Golf 204, San Juanico Park 202, Maharlika 202, UP Tee Jots 198, Mactan Island 197, South Cotabato 188, IABC Int’l Alliance 188, Paoay Senors 183, Filam Central 182, Mabuhay San Francisco 179, Bay Area Golf 177, Cotabato 176, Lumbia GC 176, PGA British Columbia 171, Northbay Boys 170, Sandbaggers 164, Guam Compadres 140, Mabuhay Las Vegas 137

Friendship: Bayanihan Golfers 198, Sienna Plantation 198, Taotaamona Guam 197, Moffett Field 195, Melbourne Pinoy 194, Mt Malindang 194, Bennett Valley 192, Leyte Golf 187, Traveller GC 187, Guam Seals 185, SFO Alliance 180, Austra-Asian Melbourne 179, Fort Bonifacio 179, Filam SFO 178, MSU Golf 173, Greater Vancouver 173, Winner’s Circle LA 169, Pinoy Vancouver 168, Par Breakers 165, Brotherhood Sharp 159, Guam Senors 155, Peninsula Int’l 141, Canfil 141, Sky West 133, Viva Las Vegas 115.