Jaraula moves closer to ICTSI crown

CAGAYAN de Oro—Reymon Jaraula recovered from a backside stumble with a cluster of birdies then matched Jay Bayron’s pars at the finish to card a 69 and hike his lead to two in the third round of the P2.5-million ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Championship at Pueblo Golf and Country Club here on Friday.

Hurdling a pivotal round jinx that ruined his title bid at Wack Wack last week with a gutsy opening 34 and a gutsier rebound from a double-bogey on No. 11, Jaraula is now 18 holes from ending his search for a maiden win since breaking into the pro ranks in 2013.

“I’ll just play my game and won’t pressure myself,” Jaraula said after edging the veteran Bayron for the second straight day.