Sarit Suwannarut is on fire at the International Series Philippines! He’s extended his lead to four shots after an impressive 66, taking him to 14-under par. Local hero Miguel Tabuena had a stunning round with a hole-in-one and an eagle, while Gagamkeet Bhullar remains in the mix.
The tournament has seen some incredible moments, including Steve Lewton’s bogey-free 63, the lowest round so far. Sarit’s birdie on the first hole set the tone for his dominant day.
Golf fans in the Philippines are in for a treat as Tabuena keeps the home hopes alive. Join us as we follow the action and uncover the stories behind these top golfers’ performances.
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Golf enthusiasts, brace yourselves for a thrilling showdown at the International Series Philippines, where the stakes are sky-high and the competition is fiercer than ever. With a staggering 22.22 million on the line, Sarat Suanar is leaving his rivals in the dust. But can he maintain his foreshot lead? And this is where it gets even more intriguing. India’s Gage Bullah is hot on his heels, refusing to let Sarat run away with the title just yet. Sarret, a two-time international series champion, has been nothing short of relentless. After an impressive overnight score of 64, he followed up with a six underpar 66, placing him at a commanding 14 under par after 36 holes. But here’s where it gets controversial. Can Sarret sustain this momentum or will the pressure of the final rounds prove too much? His closest challenger, local hero Miguel Tabuena, isn’t making it easy. Tabuena thrilled his home crowd with a jaw-dropping round that included a hole in one and an eagle within three holes, finishing at 10 under par. Tabuena isn’t alone in the chase. Japan’s Kazuki Higa, another inform star joins him at 10 under, while a group of talented players, Yoske Asagi, Japan, Suman Lee, Korea, Wang Wei Huan, Chinese Taipei, and Matthew Chong Hong Kong are tied for fourth at 9 under. Bull alongside New Zealand’s Denzel Uremia and American Patrick Reed sits at 8 under, still very much in contention. Further down the leaderboard, Ajitesh Sandu trails by three shots at five under and Karan Deepep Kocher made the cut at four under, sharing the stage with none other than former world number one Dustin Johnson who struggled with a one over 73 in the second round. Is Johnson’s star fading or will he mount a comeback in the final rounds? England Steve Luton stole the show with the tournament’s lowest round so far. A flawless 63 at the stunning star Elena Golf Club, bouncing back from a disappointing opening round. Meanwhile, Sar’s day began with a stroke of luck when his first shot landed in the penalty area only for him to salvage a birdie. That birdie on the first hole was a gamecher. Sarret admitted it kept the momentum going from yesterday. But here’s the million-dollar question. Can Sarret’s composure and consistency hold up under the weight of expectation? He’s been playing exceptional golf for weeks, but as he himself notes, you just have to focus on what you have to do and hit your shot. The tournament has also been a celebration of Filipino golf with Tabua raising hopes of a homegrown champion. His hole in one on the 171yd 14th hole was nothing short of magical even if he didn’t see it go in. It’s not every day you make a hole in one. Tabuana reflected. It was special to do it here in front of friends and family. Veteran Angelo Q and Justin Kiean are also keeping Filipino hopes alive with Q sitting at 9 under and Kian at 6 under. But with so much talent in the field, who do you think will emerge victorious? The International Series Philippines is the sixth of nine highstakes events on the Asian Tour this season, offering a golden ticket to LIIV Golf through a seasonlong rankings race. With tournaments already held in India, Macau, Japan, Morocco, and Jakarta, the series culminates in the PIF Saudi International in November. The player leading the rankings by then will secure a spot on LIIV Golf next season. As the tournament heads into its final rounds, the question remains, will Sar hold onto his lead or will someone like Bulock or Tabuena steal the spotlight? What’s your take? Who’s your money on? Let us know in the comments below.
