Thursday, November 14, 2013

HONG SPEARHEADS LOCAL CHARGE AT MANILA

                                                       
 
NEWS RELEASE FROM THE ASIAN TOUR
 
Manila, November 14: Philippines’ Charles Hong spearheaded the home charge when he posted a six-under-par 66 to stay two shots back of first round leader Jazz Janewattananond of Thailand in tied-third place at the US$750,000 Resorts World Manila Masters on Thursday.
The World Cup duo of Angelo Que and Antonio Lascuna also gave the crowd a preview of what to expect for next week’s ISPS HANDA World Cup of Golf when they returned with matching 67s to stay closely in the hunt for the inaugural title in tied-eighth place.
Hong, who plays regularly on the Asian Development Tour which is the Tour’s secondary circuit, took advantage of the opportunity to play on the main Tour this week and is hopeful of continuing his good form into the week.
“I putted well as the greens were fair today. I guess what you see is what you get and there’re no tricky aspects to it. This is only my third tournament on the Asian Tour and I’m obviously happy to have shot a 66,” said Hong.
Que got off to a shaky start in his opening front-nine where he traded two bogeys against two birdies at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club.
The three-time Asian Tour winner, however steadied himself in his homeward run and was duly rewarded when he fired five birdies on holes 13, 14, 15, 17 and 18 to sign for a 67.
“My swing tempo was a bit too fast in the early holes and that really caused me to lose my rhythm,” said Que.
“I think I can contend this week. But having said that, I’ll continue to play my own game and not try to exert too much pressure on myself,” added Que.
Lascuna’s confidence was buoyed by his excellent iron play and he is hopeful of taking advantage of his home course knowledge at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club to steer him towards his maiden Asian Tour win.
“My irons worked today and I’m glad that I’m in a strong position to contend for the title. Hopefully, I can lift the title on Sunday,” said Lascuna.
 
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