Jaraula eyes 2nd straight PGT title in Marapara

MANILA, Philippines — After clinching a thrilling one-stroke victory at the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge, Reymond Jaraula is raring to get going, eyeing a second straight crown at the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic that fires off tomorrow.

Jaraula’s pursuit of back-to-back Philippine Golf Tour championships underscores his hunger and determination to cement his status among the country’s elite golfers, hoping  to achieve it in the P2.5 million season-ending championship over at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club, formerly known as Marapara.

Marapara’s design provides ample opportunities for scoring, yet it’s far from straightforward. Each hole presents unique challenges, with its winding fairways and strategically placed hazards lying in wait to punish errant shots.

The course is further complicated by its tempting yet perilous dog-leg holes, which can either offer a path to birdie or lead to disaster, depending on the golfer’s precision and decision-making. It’s a course where risks are rewarded, but missteps can quickly derail even the most solid title bid.

Reflecting on his recent Bacolod triumph, Jaraula knows that replicating his success at the Negros Occidental Classic will demand more than just good form. It will require unwavering focus and resilience as he faces a formidable field in the event presented by Negros Electric and Power Corp.