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Tabuena, Go soldier on against tough field

Thai Nitithorn Thippong followed up his first-round 66 with a 65 to gain a three-shot clubhouse lead. He is 13-under par.

DAILY TRIBUNE · Aug 5, 2023, 2:18 AM

MIGUEL Tabuena and a small army of Filipino shot-makers are facing an uphill battle. | Photograph courtesy of Miguel Tabuena IG

Filipinos Miguel Tabuena and Lloyd Go made impressive strides after their second-round performances on Friday in the Asian Tour's Mandiri Indonesia late Thursday.

Tabuena, the circuit's No.2 in Order of Merit, fired a 70 to come eight shots behind the leader. Go came up with a 71, three shots back.

Angelo Que, who hit a 69 in the opening round, was still playing through three holes at presstime.

Thai Nitithorn Thippong followed up his first-round 66 with a 65 to gain a three-shot clubhouse lead. He is 13-under par.

Keeping chase at 10-under is compatriot Sarit Suwannarut who fired a 70 in the $500,000 meet at the Pondok Inda Golf Course.