Miguel Tabuena salvaged a four-over-par 76 at wind-swept The Country Club in Sta. Rosa, Laguna on Wednesday to keep a four-shot lead over veteran Tony Lascuna halfway through TCC Invitational.
“Today (yesterday) was tough for myself and I believe for everyone... But it’s also a regular day at TCC at this time of the year,” said Tabuena who has a 36-hole total of 4-under-par 140.
Gusty winds sent scores soaring as Tabuena failed to make a single birdie after a nine-birdie showing in the first round that accounted for his opening 64. He made six bogeys.
He, however, got a lucky break on the par-5 10th hole when his bunker shot went in for eagle.
Tabuena, not making any adjustments in equipment despite the blustery conditions, acknowledged that he may have overthought the wind but expressed confidence in the shots he wanted to execute.
Lascuña, too, grappled with the challenging backside, carding a 74 for a total of 144.
The winds wreaked havoc on the scores, turning the competition into a true examination of the players' abilities to navigate difficult conditions.
“Grabe ang kondisyon, ang hirap. Pero pipilitin natin,” said Lascuna who lost to Tabuena in the ICTSI Match Play.
Clyde Mondilla fought back from an initial struggle to finish in third place on 1-over total, two shots ahead of Rupert Zaragosa who carded a 74.
The second-round standings:
140 -- Miguel Tabuena 64-76
144 – Tony Lascuna 70-74
145 – Clyde Mondilla 72-73
147 – Rupert Zaragosa 73-74
148 – Jhonnel Ababa 72-76, Rico Depilo 71-77
149 – Kim Min Seong 70-79, Guido van der Valk 72-77
150 – Keanu Jahns 75-75
151 – Zanieboy Gialon 75-76, Lloyd Jefferson Go 73-78
152 – Reymon Jaraula 73-79, Angelo Que 73-79, Gerald Rosales 76-76
153 – Michael Bibat 77-76, Micah Shin 74-79
154 – Ferdie Aunzo 73-81, Sean Ramos 70-84
157 – Jay Bayron 78-79, Gabriel Manotoc 79-78, Mars Pucay 78-79
159 – Albin Engino 81-78
160 – Fidel Concepcion 79-81, Marvin Dumandan 77-83, Dino Villanueva 82-78
161 – Elmer Salvador 79-82
162 – Art Arbole 78-84
164 – Nilo Salahog 83-81
168 – Rho Hyun Ho 77-91
174 – Elee Bisera 83-91
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