Thailand pooled a 16-under 200 to storm to a huge 20-shot lead over Team Philippines in the girls’ division but Rupert Zaragosa wrested control in the boys’ individual play in the second round of the Asean Schools Golf Championships yesterday at Splendido Golf Club in Tagaytay.
Chanya Prathetrat rattled off eight birdies for a flawless 64 while Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong and Supamas Chanachai each shot a 68 as the vaunted Thais all but wrapped the championship with a stirring 29-under 403 total.
That was 20 strokes ahead of the hosts, who totaled a one-under 215 for a 423.
Zaragosa surged to the lead in their side of the event as he shot a second 70 for a 140 and a three-stroke lead over Thai Nattawat Suvajanakkorn, who wavered with a 74 for a 143. Withcayanon Chothirunrungrueng, also of Thailand, rebounded with a three-under 69 to pool a 144.