Chan's strong finish propels her to 6-shot lead in JPGT Riviera

MANILA, Philippines — Aerin Chan roared back with an impressive frontside finish, carding a 73 to wrest a six-stroke lead over Quincy Pilac in the girls' 10-12 division at the start of the ICTSI Junior PGT Luzon Series 4 at Riviera's Couples course in Cavite on Tuesday.

An eagle and two birdies on the front nine compensated for her double bogey on the fifth hole and her closing 34 cushioned the impact of a wobbly backside 39, giving her a commanding lead and bringing her closer to a first-leg title after two fifth-place finishes at Splendido Taal and Pinewoods.