Granada explodes in the rain

College of St. Benilde's Sean Granada rose to the occasion on a rain-soaked Sunday, showcasing nerves of steel and sharp course management to clinch individual honors in Round 2 of the ICTSI Intercollegiate Tour at the wind-raked Splendido Taal Golf Club.

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Confronted with relentless rain and a course reshaped by recent weather, Granada displayed remarkable patience and mental toughness to produce a 75 (38-37) in a round highlighted by a clutch 30-foot birdie on the par-4 16th.

His effort earned him a three-stroke victory over University of the Philippines' Miggy Roque and Ateneo-l's Schmuel Tan, who both carded 78s.

"I drove pretty well on the 16th, leaving me just about 90 yards to the pin," said Granada, 20. "But I hit it short — about 30 feet — but since it was an uphill lie, I charged it and ended up sinking the putt."