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Tight duels mark JPGT Mactan opener
Local standouts Niña Balangauan and Lois Laine Go carded identical five-over 73s to share the top spot in the girls' 15-18 category in the ICTSI Mactan Island Junior PGT Championship kickoff.
Balangauan, 15, relied on a blazing birdie run from No. 15 for an impressive 31 on the back nine, after struggling with a 42 on the front nine.
Go credited her putting for keeping her in contention in the 54-hole tourney serving as the kickoff leg of the seven-stage Visayas-Mindanao series organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc.
Davao's Precious Zaragosa posted a 78, while Bukidnon's Crista Miñoza followed at 79, and Cebu's Apple Gotiong opened with an 83.
In the boys' 15-18 division, Bukidnon's Alexis Nailga and Nyito Tiongko III tied for the lead at 77.
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