Uy siblings rule PGF

Lanz Uy pulled off an upset victory to share the limelight with elder sister Daniella as the siblings completed a family sweep of the 15-17 years division in the Philippine Golf Foundation Junior Masters national finals at the Aoki course of Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club.

Lanz subdued favored Jelbert Gamolo of Del Monte 3&2 for his biggest victory yet while Daniella earned her third straight match play crown with a 2&1 victory over Chanelle Avaricio.

Junia Gabasa of Cebu averted an NCR sweep of the titles when she upended Angela Mangana 7&5 in the girls 11-12 years.

Also emerging as champions in the series conducted by the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines were Jets Sajulga in the boys 13-14, Josh Jorge in the boys 11-12 and Sean Granada in the boys 9-10.

Girls winners were Sofia Chabon in the 13-14 years and former world age-group champion Burberry Zhang.

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