Iwasaki: Masters as difficult as ever
CARMONA, Cavite, Philippines — Aguri Iwasaki returned to the country for the first time in five years, and after two days of official practice rounds for the $500,000 Smart Infinity Open, the Japanese who has very strong ties with host club Manila Southwoods finds everything to still be in place.
“Nothing (has) changed. (It’s) still very difficult,” Iwasaki said, referring to the Masters layout that will challenge some of the best in the Asian Tour starting tomorrow. “(It’s been) five years. (The course) is still beautiful (but very hard, especially if (it) becomes windy.”
Iwasaki can be considered a true home bet, having represented Southwoods in many team tournaments like the Fil-Am and the Philippine Airlines Interclub together with another Japanese, Yuto Katsuragawa, who is now a star on the DP World Tour.
Another Southwoods product in Angelo Que, the 2008 champion, said that local knowledge will definitely come into play starting Thursday, especially if the elements become demanding.
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