Shin, field wary of two demanding par-4s as Open gets going

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

CARMONA—After hitting his drive into the first cut of rough on the 11th hole on Wednesday, Micah Shin—the Korean-American who has been embraced as a local—stared into the distance before answering a tough question. “No, I don’t think that’s possible,” Shin, who was raised and got good at golf in Davao, told the Inquirer when

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Svitolina rallies to top Muchova, boost WTA Finals bid

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Svitolina rallies to top Muchova, boost WTA Finals bid

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Horse show boss says Messi fiasco long forgotten in city with ‘world-class’ reputation

Nov 12, 2026

Horse show boss says Messi fiasco long forgotten in city with ‘world-class’ reputation

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Calvin Abueva hints at retirement from PBA

Nov 11, 2026

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UAAP: Precious Jonah, Adamson beat Ateneo to stop four-game slide

Nov 11, 2026

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PBA: Nards Pinto makes another timely impact for Ginebra

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Nov 11, 2026

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Nov 11, 2026

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PBA: Calvin Abueva fined for obscene gesture, flopping

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PBA: Jordan Murphy wary of tough challenge vs Hollis-Jefferson

Nov 11, 2026

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Pi Wangkay delivers second PH medal at Youth Olympic Games

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