RP LOSES PUTRA CUP
Port Moresby, Dec. 6, 1997 - An Inexperienced young team lost to Thailand the Putra Cup it had owned for the last two years following a final-round shootout at the Port Moresby Golf Club.
The veteran Thai team led by Thongchai Jaidee broke out of a third round tie with the Filipinos and shot a five-over 221 for a total 13-over 877 to win the 37th edition Southeast Asian gold team championship.
The Philippine team's 225 was good only for an 881 total and the runner-up trophy.
Reported by: Sol Jose Vanzi
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