CLYDE Mondilla staged an impressive final-day run at the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship, putting an end to his recent struggles and clinching a decisive victory over Angelo Que in Cavinti, Laguna on Friday.
Despite the initial expectation of a closely contested battle with Keanu Jahns, Mondilla surged ahead with a solid 70, securing a three-stroke lead over a surging Que at the wind-swept Caliraya Springs Golf Club.
He finished the 72-hole event on 10-under 278.
Mondilla seized control early on with a frontside 35, extending his overnight lead to three strokes.
Meanwhile, Jahns, aiming for a breakthrough win, faced challenges with his putting and stumbled with a 37 amid the difficult conditions, closing with a 74 and 5-under total for a share of third place with Kim Tae Soo.
As the back nine unfolded, Mondilla maintained his dominance, turning what could have been a tense finish into a victory lap.
The former Philippine Open champion credited his resurgence to adjustments in his putting, which he had struggled with in previous tournaments.
Reflecting on his journey back to the winner's circle, Mondilla expressed gratitude for his return to form after setbacks in the earlier stages of the Tour. His triumph marked a significant milestone, with his last victories occurring consecutively at Del Monte and Forest Hills last year.
With his victory reaffirming his status, Mondilla now sets his sights on the upcoming Abema Tour events, aiming to secure a status on the Japan Golf Tour's developmental league without going through the Q-School.
The top finishers:
278 – Clyde Mondilla 70-71-67-70
281 – Angelo Que 69-73-73-66
283 – Keanu Jahns 70-71-68-74, Kim Tae Soo 66-74-73-70
284 – Gwon Minwook 72-72-70-70, Tony Lascuna 72-71-70-71
286 – Aidric Chan 70-70-73-73, Eric Gallardo 71-73-69-73
287 – Sean Jean Ramos 69-74-73-71, Rupert Zaragosa 73-70-72-72
288 – Zanieboy Gialon 76-72-69-71, Reymon Jaraula 77-73-70-68
289 – Dino Villanueva 67-74-77-71
290 – Jhonnel Ababa 74-73-71-72, Guido van der Valk 69-76-73-72
291 – Yu Min Hyeok 73-68-75-75
292 – Rico Depilo 71-74-76-71
293 – Michael Bibat 72-75-75-71, Mars Pucay 74-71-72-76, Lanz Uy 74-76-71-72
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