Tamayo, Manhit are top seeds

MANILA, Philippines — Brittany Tamayo and Race Manhit posted impressive one-under-par 71s in challenging conditions at The Country Club in Sta. Rosa, Laguna yesterday to secure the top seeding in the 10-12 age division in the 18-hole stroke play of the ICTSI Junior PGT Match Play Finals.

But the real competition begins today as all four divisions for boys and girls set the stage for intense match play battles.

Tamayo, who hails from South Cotabato and trains at the Brittannika Golf Course, overcame a shaky 39 on the front nine with a powerful stretch of four birdies in the first five holes on the back nine, including three consecutive birdies starting at No. 10.

She finished strong, parring the final four holes to secure a 71, earning her the top seed for a quarterfinal clash with No. 8 Chelsea Ogborne, who carded a 119.

Mandaluyong’s Aerin Chan followed with a 78 for the second seed and will face No. 7 Casedy Cuenca, who scored a 97.