One hundred seven teams tee off in shotgun start in two batches today, each seeking to come out strong for the momentum needed in such kind of a duel in the Delimondo National Pro-Am at Splendido Taal Golf Club in Laurel, Batangas.
Tonton Asistio and Judson Eustaquio are among those kicking off their drive at 6:30 a.m. on No. 9 with the long-time buddies out to reclaim the crown they won in the inaugural staging of the event at Mt. Malarayat in 2017 but lost to absentees Jobim Carlos and DJ Padilla at Splendido last year.
Reigning PH Open champion Clyde Mondilla and regular partner Jeric Hechanova are also skipping this year’s event due to the former’s bum knee but the rest of the top players on the Philippine Golf Tour are in the fold plus a mix of foreign aces and lady pros out to steal the spotlight from the fancied bets.
A stellar roster of amateurs is also eager to prove their worth in the 54-hole championship held under the alternate shot format with the pro winner to take home R500,000 out of the P2.7 million total pot staked in the event sponsored by Delimondo. The winning amateur will receive gifts and merchandises.
“It’s good that we have this kind of competition which also showcases the pros’ skills in team play and at the same time help prepare the amateurs gearing up for the pro ranks,” said multi-titled Tony Lascuña.
The former three-time PGT Order of Merit winner is actually in a slump but is confident of contending this week in partnership with Moulay Rhounimi and hopefully snap the spell in the event put up by ICTSI and organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc.
