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Lumbo claims maiden title in marathon playoff
Rookie golfer Jeff Lumbo secured his maiden professional title at the ICTSI South Pacific Classic in Davao on Friday.
Lumbo carded a bogey-free five-under-par 67 in regulation to catch up with Russell Bautista.
He then survived a marathon five-hole playoff, ultimately winning after sinking a 16-foot birdie putt.
Bautista missed a closer putt, handing Lumbo the championship title.
This playoff is noted as the second longest in the tournament's history.
Lumbo, who trailed by four after 54 holes and by five midway through the final round, expressed his surprise and enjoyment of the game throughout the tournament.
Clyde Mondilla finished one shot out of the playoff after a late rally.
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Rookie pro Jeffren Lumbo maintained his lead in the ICTSI South Pacific Golf Classic with a second-round 70, bringing his total to seven-under-par 137.
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Russell Bautista leads the ICTSI South Pacific Classic by two shots after firing a five-under-par 67, bringing his total score to nine-under 207.
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