FRIDAY was a lucky day for Jorge Gallent.
The San Miguel coach punched a ticket to another finals appearance in the PBA 48th Season Philippine Cup after the Beermen defeated Rain or Shine, 107-100, in Game Four at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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Earlier that day, Gallent achieved another impressive feat in a different sport —golf.
During the Men’s Federation Golf League competition at the Alabang Country Club, Gallent made a hole-in-one at the 15th hole.
For most players, a hole-in-one is an extraordinary achievement, with odds estimated at 12,500 to one, according to the National Hole-in-One Registry.
For Gallent, however, it was his 11th ace.
Gallent explained how the hole-in-one shifted the momentum in his match, leading Alabang to victory over Orchard after trailing by several shots.
“I was two-down going into the 14th, then birdied the 14th, so I was one down,” Gallent said. “Then I made the hole-in-one on the 15th. It really boosted me.”
He added, “I eagled the 18th hole to win.”
The success on the golf course seemed to foreshadow the comeback on the basketball court. Gallent’s team trailed by as many as 19 points against Rain or Shine. However, CJ Perez, June Mar Fajardo, and Don Trollano spearheaded the Beermen’s rally, culminating in a series sweep of the Elasto Painters.
“I was lucky. I think today was my lucky day,” Gallent remarked. “We were down by 19, then we really caught up, we really pressed the gas in the fourth quarter. And in golf, I won my Federation match and made a hole-in-one. It’s my 11th. What a great day today. I love this day.”
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