Eastridge triumphs
Baguio, Philippines — Eastridge Primehomes softened Manila Southwoods final-day charge with balanced scoring to capture its first Fil Championship title and denied the latter a piece of history in the 74th Januarius Fil Am Invitational at the Baguio Country Club.
Jeffren Lumbo led the way with 35 points, Rolando Bregente had 33 while Jhondie Quibol and Ronel Tagaan each added 32 for 132 and Eastridge’s four-day total to 554.
Manila Southwoods banked on the 35 of Jet Hernandez, 33s of Enrique Dimayuga and Coby Rolida and 28 of Miko Granada for 545 in the largest and longest amateur team championships in the world according to the Guinness Book.
Januarius Private Equity wound up third with 512 after a 108.
The Am Championship crown went to Manila Southwoods Team 2 (142-525) edging Eastridge Primehomes Team 2 (151-518).
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