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PBF 3rd Philippine International Open 2019

Indonesians take over lead

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14th June, Manila: 2019 H.H. Emir Cup first runner-up, Ryan Lalisang and Aldila Indryati of Indonesia took over the lead of the Men's and Ladies' Open Masters qualifying leaderboard at the PBF 3rd Philippine International Open on Friday.

Lalisang, who tied sixth spot with Basil Ng of Singapore before his latest attempt, improved his lower 3-games series of 693 with a stunning 782 series taking his 6-game tally to a whopping 1492 and the lead.

Although the Indonesian topped Men's Open Masters Round 1 finals of the 45th Thailand International Open in April, he ended up in fifth despite making the stepladder shootout finals. Overnight leader and first perfect gamer, Muhd Jaris Goh of Singapore settled for second with 1486.

Lalisang's compatriot, Hardy Rachmadian slipped down to thrid on 1482. Two Singaporeans, Timothy Tham and Joel Tan occupied fourth and fifth positions with 1441 and 1438 while sixth position went to a third Indonesian, Yeri Ramadona with 1434.

Ryan Lalisang staking his claim on the title with the lead

Leading Philippines' challenge were 2017 champion, Kenneth Chua, who led the local pool with 1483, ahead of Kenzo Umali and Merwin Tan in second and third positions with 1433 and 1426 respectively.

Joining the trio for Round 2 finals were Frederick Ong, Jonas Baltasar and Emerson Gotencio in fourth to sixth positions. The top 6 qualifiers in the overseas pool and top 6 qualifiers in the local pool will earn a bye and advance automatically to Round 2 finals.

Qualifiers positioned 7 to 12 in the local pool, qualifiers positioned 7 to 12 in the overseas pool and the top 20 qualifiers in the local and overseas (mixed) pool along with the defending champion, Sam Cooley of Australia and 3 qualifiers from the one-game Desperado squad will contest the 8-game Round 1 on Saturday, June 15.

The top 12 finishers from Round 1 will be joined by the 12 seeded qualifiers (the top 6 from local pool and the top 6 from overseas pool) for another 8-games in Round 2 finals on June 16. The top 3 finishers at the end of Round 2 finals will advance to the stepladder shootout finals to determine the champion.

Meanwhile Indonesian ladies also impressed after Aldila Indryati took over the lead of the Ladies' Open division from compatriot and overnight leader, Sharon Limansantoso with 1306. Limansantoso gave Indonesia a one-two finish with 1293 while Puteri Nurul Dini of Malaysia finished third with 1287.

2017 chanmpion, Lara Posadas-Wong will spearhead Philippines' challenge after leading the local pool with 1438. Dyan Coronacion and reigning AMF World Cup champion, Krizziah Tabora occupied second and third spots with 1421 and 1391.

The top 3 qualifiers in the overseas pool and top 3 qualifiers in the local pool will earn a bye and advance automatically to Round 2 finals.

Qualifiers positioned 4 to 6 in the local pool, qualifiers positioned 4 to 6 in the overseas pool and the top 9 qualifiers in the local and overseas (mixed) pool along with the defending champion, Liza Del Rosario of Philippines and 2 qualifiers from the one-game Desperado squad will contest the 8-game Round 1 on Saturday, June 15.

Aldila Indryati taking over the lead from her compatriot

The top 6 finishers from Round 1 will be joined by the six seeded qualifiers (the top 3 from local pool and the top 3 from overseas pool) for another 8-games in Round 2 finals on JUne 16. The top 3 finishers at the end of Round 2 finals will advance to the stepladder shootout finals to determine the champion.

Qualifying will end with the last three squads late this evening. There will be a one-game Desperado squad staged after the qualifying rounds to allow top 2 men and top 2 ladies to join Round 1 finals on Saturday, June 15.

The third edition of the new PBF Philippine International Open is sponsored by Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) and other sponsors including Boysen Paints, Smart Communications, MVP Foundation, Cafe Puro, Prima Pasta, The City Bowling Shop, Jollibee, The Bowler and Timberpro.

Photos by Terence Yaw in Manila, Philippines.

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