Manila, July 10 -- Denise Mendoza of Cebu and Jamie Barnes of Cagayan de Oro ruled their respective divisions in the 7-10 category of the ICTSI South Pacific Junior PGT Championship in Davao City Thursday.

The 10-year-old Mendoza carded a 77 to win the girls title after posting a 36-hole total of three-under 141 at the challenging South Pacific Golf and Residential Estates course.

"I had a lot of short putts that helped me secure the victory," said Mendoza, who had a massive 23-stroke lead over Del Monte leg winner Soleil Molde heading into the final round.

Molde carded an 86 for second place at 173. Francesca Geroy had a 93 to place third at 184.

Meanwhile, Barnes tallied 144 after a 73 to secure his straight title after claiming vic...