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Ryuji, Lisa lead JPGT winners at Norman

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GEN. TRIAS, Cavite — Lisa Sarines and Ryuji Suzuki claimed victories at the ICTSI Eagle Ridge Junior PGT Championship, held at the Norman course of Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club.

Sarines shot a second straight 74, finishing with a two-day total of 148 to win the girls’ 11-14 division by 13 shots over her twin sister Mona.

“My putting was good, and that helped me win despite struggling off the mound,” Lisa said.

Suzuki, overcoming double bogeys and heat, posted a steady 78 for a 152 total, winning the boys’ division by eight strokes.

“I stayed focused, didn’t give up, and I’m grateful I was able to pull through and win,” Suzuki said.

In the 7-10 age group, Zach Guico edged Zoji Edoc by one shot for the boys’ title, while Mavis Espedido dominated the girls’ division.

In the boys’ 15-18 division, Charles Serdenia won by one stroke, while Rafa Anciano maintained an eight-shot lead in the girls’ category.