Ilas siblings lead US Kids qualifiers
SIBLINGS Bernice and Miguel Olivarez-Ilas pulled off contrasting victories to join the qualifiers in the recent US Kids World Championship tournament at the Player course of the Orchard Golf and Country Club in Dasmariñas, Cavite.
Rupert Zaragosa likewise made an auspicious return to competitive play after a life-threatening accident by topping the 14 years division of the tourney staged by Golf Depot in coordination with the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines.
Bernice continued her unbeaten run in the ICTSI Summer Jungolf Circuit by coasting to an easy win in the girls 10 years division with rounds of 83, 75 and 74 for a 232 total.
Miguel survived a last-round meltdown to capture the 8 years division crown.
Ilas led by nine holes after 36 holes but Sean Granada came charging back in the final round and almost snatched the crown.
Ilas finished with a 90-258 while Granada who had an 83-260.
Zaragosa, sidelined for nearly three months by a freak accident, posted rounds of 74, 76 and 78 for 228 and a six-stroke win over Gabriel Manotoc.
