Sarines’ late stumble narrows lead in JPGT opener

Sarines’ late stumble narrows lead in JPGT opener

Sarines’ late stumble narrows lead in JPGT opener

2026-04-06 15:02:53



Blog Post Title Sarines' Late Stumble Narrows Lead in JPGT Opener

The Junior Philippine Golf Tour (JPGT) kicked off its Luzon series with a t
thrilling opener, featuring some of the country's top young golfers. In the
the premier girls' 15-18 division, Lisa Sarines initially appeared to be cr
cruising towards a commanding lead. However, a late meltdown turned the tou
tournament into a gripping sibling duel.

Sarines struggled down the stretch, carding a costly closing run that reduc
reduced her once-comfortable advantage to just two shots over twin sister M
Mona Sarines. The rising standout's shaky 36-43 finish contrasted with her 
earlier dominance, which had built a five-shot cushion on the par-4 16th.

Mona Sarines seized the opportunity, closing with a par-bogey-par finish fo
for an 81 that kept the pressure on heading into the next round. The tense 
sibling showdown is now set to play out in the 54-hole tournament.

In other divisions, Chan Ahn shot a 78 to lead the boys' 11-14 division by 
one stroke over Jacob Casuga and Ryuji Suzuki. Maurysse Abalos grabbed a sl
slim lead in the girls' 11-14 category with a 79. Winter Serapio dominated 
the girls' 7-10 class with a 77, building a six-shot cushion over Marie Cla
Claire Mendoza and Laura Pablo.

In the boys' youngest division, Kenzo Tan took command with an 80, one stro
stroke ahead of Lauro Delen. Shinichi Suzuki bounced back from an early dou
double bogey to fire a 71 and build an imposing six-shot lead in the boys' 
15-18 division.

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