(Reuters) - Home favorite Miguel Tabuena made his decisive move on the back nine to secure a one-stroke victory, his first on the Asian Tour, at the weather-shortened Philippine Open on Sunday.
The $300,000 event teed off a day later than its scheduled Thursday start and was reduced to 54 holes due to persistent rain caused by Typhoon Melor, which hit central Philippines.
Tabuena, 21, holed five birdies after the turn for a six-under-par 66 and a three-round total of 14-under at the Luisita Golf and Country Club north of Manila to finish a shot ahead of Australian Scott Barr.