Four share National Senior golf lead | Inquirer Sports

Four share National Senior golf lead

By: - Reporter / @MusongINQ
/ 04:21 AM June 19, 2014

MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Abe Avena wrestled with a balky putter all day but still churned out a two-over-par 74 to share a one-stroke lead with three others after Wednesday’s opening round of the NGAP’s National Senior Amateur championship presented by the MVP Sports Foundation.

Avena, who won this tournament pulling away from a badly outclassed field last year, muffed seven birdie putts from close range, including three-footers on the 16th and 17th to fall into a tie with former pro Eddie Bagtas, Egay San Luis and Mari Hechanova.

The 57-year-old Avena, a club member, fired a 36 at the Lobo nine and then closed out with a 38 at Malipunyo of the Mount Malarayat complex.

Article continues after this advertisement

Bagtas closed out hot with a 34 and put himself in the running for a first individual title since reverting back to the amateur ranks.

FEATURED STORIES

“I had a truly awful putting day,” Avena said, blaming a new putter that he has used for less than a month.

Dave Hernandez, a former champion, fired a 77, with Rudy Amata and Tony Olives shooting 78s to keep themselves well within the mix in the event backed by Pancake House, Golf Depot and Pacsports as part of the PLDT Group Amateur Tour.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Abe Avena, Golf

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.