Espinosa, Macasaet breeze through at Pinewoods

Jose Luis Espinosa and Brianna Macasaet turned the final round of their 36-hole competition into a triumphant march, capitalizing on the cool breeze to cruise to victories in the 8-10 category of the Junior Philippine Golf Tour Luzon Series 3 at the Pinewoods Golf and Country Club here Tuesday.

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Both led by wide margins after the first round and faced little pressure in the final 18 holes although the duo continued to deliver their best performances, maintaining their form in preparation for future campaigns.

“I think I played my best,” said the 10-year-old Espinosa, who closed with an 87 for a 175 total. He finished 23 strokes ahead Zoji Edoc, who assembled a 198 after a 100. Kevin Tecson placed third with a 201 after a 105 in the youngest category of the three-division series organized by Pilipinas Golf tournaments, Inc.

Espinosa, who led Tecson by eight after the first 18 holes, played pressure-free as his competitors struggled on the demanding course.