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Shin back in hunt for 2nd TCC Invit'l crown

Published Jan 21, 2024 02:15 pm

At A Glance

  • Micah Shin returns to the site of his last triumphant career moment, reigniting his rivalry with the local top guns in The Country Club Invitational 2024 which gets under way on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the TCC course in Laguna.

Micah Shin returns to the site of his last triumphant career moment, reigniting his rivalry with the local top guns in The Country Club Invitational 2024 which gets under way on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the TCC course in Laguna.

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Micah Shin

The Korean-American, whose talents blossomed in Davao, bested Miguel Tabuena by one in a thrilling stretch-run battle to win the 2018 edition, becoming the first non-Filipino champion in the tournament’s prestigious history, renowned for its elite lineup and substantial prize purse.

That was Shin’s third career win after scoring a breakthrough in the CAT (Central Azucarera de Tarlac) Open of the Philippine Golf Tour in 2016, followed by a gripping playoff triumph in an Asian Tour event at Manila Southwoods the following year.

Subsequently, Shin elevated his game to compete in the region’s premier circuit, relentlessly pursuing a fourth championship.

And the Asian Tour break has provided the 26-year-old shotmaker with an opportunity to once again compete in the TCC Invitational, fortifying an already formidable field composed of former champions and the Top 30 from last year’s PGT Order of Merit.

Back-to-back defending titlist Guido van der Valk top-bills the exclusive roster, joined by past winners Tony Lascuña (2004), Angelo Que (2007, 2010 and 2011) and Tabuena (2017).

Reigning OOM titlist Jhonnel Ababa, meanwhile, headlines a talent-rich cast, including Clyde Mondilla, Reymon Jaraula, Ruperto Zaragosa III, Dino Villanueva, Michael Bibat, Marvin Dumandan, Sean Ramos and Lloyd Go.

The P6 million championship, organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. and supported by PGTI’s official apparel Kampfortis Golf, also boasts of a diverse line-up, all geared-up for a crack at the coveted championship, including Keanu Jahns, Zanieboy Gialon, Albin Engino, Nilo Salahog, Jay Bayron, Elmer Salvador, Koreans Hyun Ho Rho and Minseong Kim, Fidel Concepcion, Rico Depilo, Elee Bisera, Art Arbole, Mars Pucay, Gerald Rosales, Gabriel Manotoc and Ferdie Aunzo.

Meanwhile, several pros will team up with TCC members and amateur guests of the sponsoring ICTSI in the pro-am tournament today (Monday), offering players a final chance to familiarize themselves with the long, challenging course.

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