APO seniors show way in Am-Championship

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — After two difficult days at the short but tricky Baguio Country Club course, Alpha Phi Omega Golfers scored 181 to erect a 12-point lead over Srixon-IMG in the Am-Championship Division Seniors play of the 72nd Fil-Am Men’s Invitational.

The APO’s Team Alpha opened with an 85 last Sunday as Demy Saclot scored 28, Raul Lambino 22, Querubin Alcantara 18 and Antonio Florida 17.

They charged harder yesterday as Saclot led a balanced attack with 30, backed up by Reynaldo Talatala’s 24, Alcantar’s 23 and Lambino’s 19.

Srixon-IMG occupies the next spot with 169. Bernard Chang, August Cruz and Francis Telan each shot a 22 and Efren Leonardo added 19 for an 85. They slowed down with 84 on Telan’s 24, Cruz’ 21, Leonard’s 20 and Chang’s 19.

Defending champion Manila Southwoods is in third with 167 (87-80), followed by Dugong Bughaw 166 (80-86) and former champ Megafiber 164 (88-76).

The Fil-Championship Division is still ongoing as of press time.