MANILA, Philippines – Lisa Sarines proved clutch under pressure, draining a nerve-wracking putt on No. 8 on the final stretch to claim a hard-fought two-stroke victory over Johanna Uyking, her final-round 79 capping off a dramatic, day-long duel of skill, strategy and resilience in the Uswing Mojing Junior World Qualifying at The Country Club in Sta. Rosa, Laguna on Friday.
The girls' 13-14 division was a battleground of shifting leads as Sarines and Uyking waged a thrilling head-to-head contest. The wind-swept course tested their mettle, with both competitors trading shots and gripping the leaderboard. Uyking's birdie on No. 7 pulled her into a tie at 16-over overall, setting up a high-stakes showdown as they approached the decisive par-5 No. 8 – a hole she had birdied on both previous rounds.
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