Ababa surges as local aces make move

By The Manila Times

Mar 13, 2024 4:40 pm

DAVAO, Philippines: Jhonnel Ababa charged to the top with a two-under 70 in another challenging day at the Apo course here Wednesday, grabbing a one-stroke lead over Korean Gwon Minwook halfway through the 2024 ICTSI Apo Golf Classic.

Despite a wobbly start at the backnine, Ababa bounced back with a run of five birdies, finishing with a 20-foot putt on No. 18. He sustained his attack at the front, birdying Nos. 1 and 8 to stay in command but failed to get up-and-down on the ninth for a pair of 35s.

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