Lanang Golf Club Holds Lead in Philippine Airlines Interclub Aviator Division
Lanang Golf and Country Club fired a strong follow-up performance on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to maintain its lead in the Aviator division of the 77th Philippine Airlines Interclub men’s regular tournament at South Pacific Golf and Country Club. The Davao-based squad tallied 196 points over two days, building on a Day 1 score of 106 at Apo Golf and Country Club and adding 90 more on Tuesday.
Key Performers Drive Lanang's Success
Miguel Dizon sparked Lanang’s charge with 32 points, demonstrating steady play off the tee and composed putting on the greens. Norben Mata III contributed 27 points, while Danny Nagayo and Alberto Belen added 26 and 21, respectively. Lanang’s depth proved crucial on Day 2, with Jonathan Emmanuel Cabreros leading the team with 28 points, attacking pins aggressively and sinking key pars. Luis Antonio Balajadia and Domenico Venuti each scored 23 points, and Josue Tesado Jr.’s 16 points helped the team stay ahead of the competition.
Team Resilience and Course Challenges
Danny Nagayo highlighted the team's ability to overcome difficulties, stating, "With all the difficulties and issues from course conditions to the Lanang team, members’ skill levels were able to get ahead in terms of scoring. For one, there’s no definite reward for hitting your best shot to the greens, and green designs are not for the faint of heart. No matter how good you are, there’s always a price to pay if you aim for birdies or just even saving par." He credited team captain Miguel Dizon and senior Lanang team captain Paul Dakudao for motivating the squad to be more resilient throughout the tournament.
Sarangani and Apo B Close the Gap
Sarangani Golf Club kept the pressure on Lanang with 190 total points, surging from a 92-point Day 1 performance. Ybrael Abergas fired 28 points, Dexter "Wangyu" Tan added 24, and Ryan Robert Gotan and Arthur Ong contributed 23 apiece, closing in on the leaders. Meanwhile, Apo Golf and Country Club Team B slipped to third place with 186 points. The squad had set the early standard on Monday with 103 points behind strong performances from Fraz Nino Pasquil (28 points), Leo Fusilero (27 points), Rufino Cabang (25 points), and Quintin Singson (23 points). Pasquil led again on Tuesday with 26 points, but Apo B managed only 83 for the day, with Juan Antonio Nitorreda shooting 21, Rommel Lee 20, and Jonathan Suy 16.
Tight Competition Ahead
With two rounds complete, Lanang holds a slim cushion in the standings, but Sarangani’s surge and Apo B’s remaining firepower promise a tight fight as the Aviator class moves into the next round of this country’s premier team amateur golf championship. The tournament continues to showcase intense competition and skilled play across all participating teams.
