Pagunsan leads cast in Solaire Open golf

THE country’s best golfers tangle with a formidable international contingent as the prestigious Solaire Open tees off today at Wack Wack’s fabled East layout.

Ace Filipino shotmaker Juvic Pagunsan heads the local challenge with the former Asian Tour No. 1 hoping to hold the inaugural Solaire Open crown. But the smooth-swinging Pagunsan remains steadfast that he can overcome the strong challenge from the elite field and end a six-year title drought in the region’s premier Tour.

Joining Pagunsan in the hunt for the top $54,000 purse are three-time Asian Tour winner Angelo Que, veteran Frankie Minoza, Miguel Tabuena, Jay Bayron and reigning ICTSI Philippine Golf Tour No. 1 Tony Lascuna. /Correspondent Jonas Panerio