Ordeneza, Plete gain Junior PGT Matchplay Championship slots
2024-Aug-15 13:00
WINNERS. Clement Ordeneza and Zero Plete rule the 13-15 category in the ICTSI Junior PGT Mindanao Series 4 at Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club in Cagayan de Oro on Wednesday (Aug. 14, 2024). The junior golfers secured spots in the Match Play Championship set for Oct. 1-4 at The Country Club in Laguna. (PNA)
MANILA – Clement Ordeneza and Zero Plete topped their respective divisions in the 13-15 category of the ICTSI Junior PGT Mindanao Series at Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club in Cagayan de Oro City on Wednesday.
Ordeneza finished with a 10-under 206 total to claim the boys title over fellow Bukidnon native Alexis Nailga, who had 225. Luciano Copok placed third with a 236 total.
"It's always been about my first tee shot. If I start well, I usually finish strong," said the 14-year-old student from Little Me Academy. "My putting was solid last week, but it's been even better these past three days."
Plete, on the other hand, bagged the girls title with a 235 total. Mikela Guillermo and Stephanie Tagud finished second and third with 269 and 319, respectively.
"The main difference from Del Monte is that I was hitting better shots last week, and my body felt strong. This time, I felt a bit weak and struggled to keep my shots on the fairways and greens," said Plete, who beat Isabella Tabanas in the playoff at Del Monte last week.
Ordeneza joins AJ Wacan, the Apo and South Pacific leg winner, in the Match Play Championship set for Oct. 1-4 at The Country Club in Laguna.
Plete also secured a spot in the Match Play finals alongside Apo and South Pacific leg champion Johanna Uyking. (PNA)