Nishikori survives Rotterdam opener
on Nos. 1 and 3 before birdying the seventh to save a 37-34 for a 36-hole total of eight-under 136.
That was seven shots ahead of
nine at the turn but struck back with a closing 35 start for a 72 and a 143.
Young Sean Ramos rebounded from a woeful 75 with the day’s best 69 as he seized solo third at
Paqo Barro carded a 70 for a 145 and Carl Corpus turned in a 71 for
who matched par 72. Rupert Zaragosa hardly bounced
13 strokes off the leader heading to the last 36 holes of the event sponsored by the MVP Sports Foundation and held in honor of the late NGAP president and golf patron Rod V. Feliciano.
Tied with Gabasa and Eagle Ace share of the lead at 147.
Superal slipped to third with a 73 but remained in the thick of things with a 148 while Sofia Legaspi also threatened within three at 150 after firing the lone under par card of 70 in the distaff side of the annual event held as part of the PLDT Group National Amateur Tour and
and Cangolf.
Rafaela Singson and Rianne Malixi remained tied at 151 after identical 75s while Bernice Olivarez-Ilas also carded a 75 for
36- hole Special Division today
and Precious Zaragosa and Koreans Jeong Yeah Eu and Kwon Min Seo clashing for the girls
Zach Villaroman and Kim Tae Won of South Korea leading the title chase in the boys’ division of the event serving as part of NGAP’s grassroots programs featuring players from Del Monte and Apo Golf.
and I look forward to doing my part to help the t eam su c - ceed.” mocked the throwing of a beer bottle at him by pretending to drink from it.
“I think the guy is very competitive, like all South American guys. If you tease him it does not make him weaker,” said Tuchel.
For all PSG’s injury problems, a double blow also rocked United in the seconds before half-time and at the break as Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial limped off to be replaced by Alexis Sanchez and Juan Mata.
The home side never recovered their composure as PSG produced a stunning second-half display to all but book their place in the last eight despite David de Gea’s best efforts in the United goal.
Kimpembe was left completely unmarked to side-foot home Di Maria’s corner from point-blank range on 53 minutes.
A brilliant team goal then doubled
Johnson played in four previous Presidents - cluding 2 01 5 in South Korea when he delivered United’s trouble soon after when Mbappe was again too quick for Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly to meet Di Maria’s low cross.
“The first goal is always going to be important and the way we concede it is disappointing,” added Solskjaer.
“The second goal was quality by them. The ground he (Mbappe) makes up that boy to get in the box, to all the strikers that want to be poachers that’s how to get in the box.”
Thereafter only De Gea stood in the visitors’ way as he stayed big to block Mbappe’s attempted chip as he bore down on goal again before Juan Bernat’s rising drive was then diverted wide.
And any hope of a United comeback in Paris suffered another huge blow when Pogba was dismissed late on for catching Dani Alves with a raised boot. a pivotal victory over Australian talisman Jason Day.
He could be a contender for one of Wood’s four captain’s player picks if he does not automatically qualify in the top eight determined by FedEx Cup points.
The Royal Melbourne Golf Club venue is a much-lauded classic Sand Belt course that demands strategic golf but is often considered too
and that could suit the accurate Johnson who is one of shortest hit- the tee
PGA the ters from on the US Tour. Couples welcomed the chance to go back to the site of his 2011 triumph as captain.
“To return to one of Top seed Kei Nishikori was tested by a stubborn
“The fans in Australia really know their golf and create an unbelievable atmosphere for the play-
to return and help this team win.” Stricker brings his own pedigree to the team that will face the Internationals led by South Af-
Woods having been his teammate at four previous Presidents Cups.
“Stricks was an incredible leader in 2017 and I took a lot away from the way he served as captain that I hope to emulate in
“We have always shared a high
which will be important in helping us guide this team.” Brisbane title and an Australian Open
He was forced to quit his match in Melbourne against Novak Djokovic in the second set due to a knee prob-