MIGUEL TABUENA finished tied for 48th and earned $50,000 (about P2.9 million) in his LIV Golf League debut.
After three successive one-under 71s at the season-opening LIV Golf Riyadh, Mr. Tabuena fired his best round of three-under 69 to wrap up his first appearance under the Dustin Johnson-led 4Aces GC team on a strong note on Sunday (Manila time).
At six-under 282 for the $30-million tournament, the Pinoy Olympian finished 18 strokes off Elvis Smylie of Ripper GC (264 after a final-round 64), who completed a Cinderella triumph at the expense of two-time major champion Jon Rahm of Legion XIII (265 after a 63).
Mr. Tabuena wound up tied with two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson of the US (68) and Sam Horsfield of England (72) for 48th to 50th in the individual standings.
The Filipino ace showcased his strong character and world-class skills by racking up five birdies over a stretch of 10 holes to bounce back from a on No. 16, his second hole in the final round. — Olmin Leyba
