Time Cargo on cusp of Barako crown

MANILA, Philippines — With one round to go, newcomer Time Cargo inched closer to the title after maintaining its eight-point advantage against the defending champion Katy’s Farm Team 1 in the second Barako Golf Cup at Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa yesterday.

Jeffren Lumbo, whose score did not count on opening day at Summit Point, came back strong with 35 points to lead the way for Time Cargo, which now holds a 204 tally. Veteran Gary Sales (33) and top amateur Edison Tabalin (31) accounted for the team’s 99-point output.

“We are fortunate to stay ahead as Katy’s Farm matched our score (yesterday),” said Ruel Cabral, team manager of Time Cargo.

Competition in Class A might already be decided as Katy’s Farm Malarayat Team-2 has built a 17-point lead over Summit Point, which catapulted to the challenger’s role with solid play at the wind-swept Summit Point.