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LOCAL favorite Angelo Que fired a one-over-par 73 in the final round
to
win the Philippine Open on Sunday at the challenging Wack Wack Golf
and Country Club.
It was the second title in the Asian Tour by the
29-year-old Que after winning the Carlsberg Masters in 2004.
“I’m out of words. To win here at the
Philippine Open is like a dream come true for me,” said Que after
his title victory. He earned $47,550 and will rise to 20th place in
the Asian Tour Order of Merit.
Danny Chia of Malaysia carded a 66 to finish
second while Gavin Flint of Australia had a 73 to settle for third.
“I’m feeling overjoyed. I get to play in the
HSBC Champions and I get to pick my tournaments this year since
I’ve sealed my card for the next two years. My wife Tracy is seven
weeks pregnant so I will get to spend more time with her as a result
of this win,” said Que, who won the Laguna National Asean
Championship in Singapore last year.
“Coming in on the last hole, I saw Danny’s
score was four under total and I knew it might go for a play-off. I
needed to par the 18th hole so I focused on my breathing exercises
and hoped to hit it nicely and perfect and I did it,” Que added.
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