David Kamulindwa played the best round on the second day of the MTN Pro-Tee at Entebbe Golf Club on Wednesday.

Kamulindwa fired seven birdies in the second round of a 5-under 66 at the par-71 course overlooking Lake Victoria.

Playing at his second home, Kamulindwa opened round two with a birdie, and that set the pace for the day. He went on to birdie holes 4, 9, 11, 13, 14, and 15, but scratched with a couple of bogeys on par-3 holes 6 and 16.

Vincent Byamukama maintained second place after playing a 1-under 70 and is one shot behind the leader.

Meanwhile, Day One leader Rodell Gaita struggled on the back nine en route to a one-over 72 to slip to third on the leaderboard. Gaita bogeyed par-4 holes 14 and 17 and registered a double bogey on par-3 hole 16.

Andrew Ssekibejja moved up nine places into fourth place after playing the second-best round of the day. The Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa golfer played a 3-under 68 and is tied for fourth place with Abraham Ainamani with a gross total of 142.

Day One leader Marvin Kibirige had a round to forget as he returned a 4-over 75 and slipped to sixth place.

Irene Nakalembe, who has played an identical 2-over 73 in the two rounds, is the only lady who made the cut.

Abbey Bagalana’s ace

The brightest moment of round two of the Pro-Tee was on par-3 hole 12. While Gaita and Deo Akope birdied the hole, Abbey Bagalana, with a Ping S55, hit an eye-catching hole-in-one, the seventh of his career.

“You don’t come to the course expecting a hole-in-one, but for as long as you’re playing and you do practice, things like that happen because you’re aiming for the hole. It was the right club, I was in the zone, and I made it,” Bagalana said.

Round 3 Draw

The Pro-Tee continues on Thursday with Round Three, as the players who made the cut continue to battle for a lion’s share of Shs. 15,000,000.

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LUISITA — A 46-strong local contingent will tee it up on Wednesday in the $100,000 (around P6 million) Bingo Plus Philippine ADT Open at the historic Luisita course here, with the most established ace in the field chasing a career-first win at the Robert Trent Jones-designed layout.

“Yes, I haven’t. That’s why I am motivated,” Angelo Que said, referring to a victory at the storied venue that has hosted several major international and local events, including multiple Philippine Opens. “It’s never too late to win one (here), although the course is playing much tougher from what I am used to.”

The 47-year-old Que, who joined the traditional Pro-Am on Tuesday, noted that the course “has gotten longer” after recent rains softened the fairways over the past few days, adding, “The greens are also slow (during the event) and that could be a problem if they decide to speed them up for the tournament.”

This marks the second major professional event hosted by the National Golf Association of the Philippines this year, following the President’s Cup at Wack Wack in January. A third is set with the Asian Tour’s International Series Philippine Open at Manila Southwoods later this year.

Que, who won the last Philippine Golf Tour stop at Caliraya in come-from-behind fashion last month, said that with a full field that also includes 82 international entries, the battle for the title is wide open. He also named Sean Ramos, a past ADT leg winner, and big-hitting Keanu Jahns as two other Filipinos to watch.

Clyde Mondilla, another former Philippine Open champion like Que, is also in the field, along with Fidel Concepcion, who broke through as a pro last year at Apo Golf in Davao—a layout that shares striking similarities with Luisita.

A lean but talented amateur field will also see action. Shinichi Suzuki, a multiple-time Philippine team member playing out of Manila Southwoods, leads a six-man amateur group that includes Rolando Bregente and Chris Remata.

This will be the sixth of 13 stops on the ADT season, which will also stage tournaments in Thailand, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia.

The highest-ranked Filipino in the ADT Order of Merit entering Luisita at No. 10, Ramos comes off a three-man playoff loss in the ADT Players Championship in Malaysia last month and will be eager to bounce back on home soil.

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Zoji Edoc showed nerves of steel in a dramatic finish, holing out with three consecutive pars to salvage a one-over 72 and edge Andres Jeturian by one shot to capture the boys’ 7-10 division title in the ICTSI Beverly Place Junior PGT Championship in Mexico, Pampanga on Tuesday.

What began as a light, youthful atmosphere quickly turned into a furious four-way battle down the back nine of the Beverly Place Golf Club. Alongside Edoc and Jeturian, Alexian Ching and Lee Sooreen were also locked in the fight for the lead before both eventually faded in the closing stretch.

Jeturian, who was tied with Ching for the first-round lead of the 36-hole tournament, matched Edoc’s steady par-par-par finish. However, he was ultimately undone by Edoc’s strong mid-round surge, where a three-stroke deficit was erased as Edoc seized control by going two-under through the first 10 holes.

The tension peaked late as Edoc stumbled with dropped shots on Nos. 2, 4, and 6, trimming his lead to just one. But despite the sweltering humidity under overcast skies, Jeturian failed to find the needed birdie in the clutch and settled for a 76. That handed Edoc the title with a 150 total, against Jeturian’s 151, while Lee (75) and Ching (77) shared third at 152.

The gritty win proved significant for Edoc, as it secured him the coveted second automatic berth in the upcoming North vs South Finals with 42 points, tying first qualifier Zach Guico. Kenzo Tan carded a 73 to place fifth at 158, remaining No. 3 in the standings, while Ching sits at No. 4 and Asher Abad remains at No. 5 heading into the final Luzon Series leg at Eagle Ridge on June 17–19.

“I put in the practice right after the first round, adjusting my shots and polishing my putting. That extra work gave me the confidence I needed, especially on Nos. 17, 18, and 1,” said Edoc, whose relentless work ethic and three consecutive birdies fueled his come-from-behind victory.

“I felt so confident with my putting today, and it taught me that you truly have to train and practice if you want to build that kind of confidence,” he added.

(C) JPGT

Meanwhile, the girls’ youngest division featured a dominant performance as Jaicee Cervantes signaled her intent to crash the Grand Finals picture. She completed a commanding wire-to-wire victory with a closing 74 for a 149 total, finishing nine strokes ahead of Jehanne Mendoza (72), who settled for 158, while Summit Point leg winner Andrea Dee struggled to an 83 for a distant third at 164.

Cervantes’ victory earned her 15 crucial points, vaulting her from 10th to fourth in the standings with 23 points in just two appearances. She will still need another strong finish in the final leg to strengthen her bid for a Grand Finals berth.

“I feel happy because my hard work is finally paying off. I really credit my putting for carrying me through these two days. I also learned that I can’t let my emotions get the best of me because managing them is a huge part of my game. I just can’t pressure myself,” said Cervantes.

As the circuit heads into its final Luzon leg, Winter Serapio remains securely at the top of the youngest category’s Grand Finals cast with a maximum 45 points, while Mendoza and Dee are heavily favored to secure the next two spots. The final berth, however, remains tightly contested between Cervantes and Laura Pablo (20 points), while Isabel Cabrera, Tyly Bernardino, and Elizabeth Laurel (14 points each) still hold mathematical chances.

Meanwhile, the chase for crucial ranking points and coveted South team berths heats up on Wednesday (June 3) as the JPGT Visayas-Mindanao Series heads to Murcia for its penultimate leg at the short but tricky Bacolod Golf and Country Club.

While top contenders aim to solidify their positions, a hungry pack of hopefuls is mounting a last push for Grand Finals tickets via the backdoor. The action shifts to the final leg on June 8–10 at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Bacolod City, promising even fiercer battles across all age divisions.

In the 11–14 division, Ryuichi Tao delivered a wire-to-wire victory in the boys’ category. Built on an opening-round 68, he closed with a 73 for a 141 total, holding off a late charge to win by two strokes over Javie Bautista (71) and Jose Luis Espinosa (69), who tied for second at 143.

“It feels good to win for the first time. My driving, iron game and chipping all clicked out there,” said Tao, whose 15-point haul boosted his Grand Finals hopes to 25 points with one Luzon leg remaining.

Despite Tao’s surge, the race for the remaining slots remains tight. Chan Ahn and Ryuji Suzuki sit at Nos. 3 and 4, respectively, while Tao, Jacob Casuga, and Race Manhit remain within striking distance heading into the final leg. Casuga finished fourth at 148 after a 75, while Iñigo Gallardo slipped to 149 after a 77. Manhit and Ahn tied for sixth at 150 after rounds of 75 and 77, respectively.

In the girls’ 11–14 division, Georgina Handog secured back-to-back victories to virtually lock in her Grand Finals ticket. After building a strong lead in the opening round, she closed with a 73 for a 145 total, finishing four strokes ahead of Cailey Gonzales, who fired a 68 to finish second at 149, while Aerin Chan took third at 151 after a 74.

“It feels great to win back-to-back. My short game was on point all tournament long. I think if you really want to do well, you have to sharpen your short game. The course was tough, but I was still able to put up a good performance,” said Handog.

Ranking leader Mavis Espedido endured a difficult round, slipping to an 84 and finishing seventh at 165. The result allowed Gonzales to take over the top spot with 39 points, while Espedido dropped to second with 33 points. Chan remained in contention at third with 28 points.

In the premier 15–18 division, Jakob Taruc pulled away to an 11-stroke lead in the boys’ category after a 72 for a 149 total heading into the final 18 holes. Bryce Co stayed in second at 160 despite a 77, while Francis Slavin moved to third at 161 after a 75.

“I was much better off the tee today, and my up-and-down game improved as well. My chip shots landed closer to the pin, making it a lot easier to save par,” said the 16-year-old Taruc. “The biggest challenge was the wind, which kept affecting the ball flight, but I managed through it. Now, I’m just hoping to post an even better score in the final 18 holes than my previous rounds of 77 and 72.”

Meanwhile, Kendra Garingalao moved closer to the girls’ title and a Grand Finals berth, posting a 78 for a 158 total to take a three-shot lead over Rafa Anciano, who sits at 161 after a 76. Levonne Talion stayed in contention at third with 167 despite an 80, while Maven Pallasigui (81–168) and Chloe Rada (87–181) round out the top five.

“I was able to read the greens much better today. I haven’t felt much pressure over the first two days, and I’m praying I can maintain that same mindset tomorrow. My goal is to just play pressure-free in these final 18 holes,” said Garingalao, 15.

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