Manila, Dec. 14 -- X1R Mizuno is a leader once more as it opened a five-shot lead at the start of the 70th Fil-Am Invitational Golf Tournament at the Camp John Hay (CJH) golf course on Thursday.

However, it is not on the same flight, but a flight lower with a team that closes at its heel, which nearly upended it for its Fil Championship crown eight years ago - Che Lus I.

Mizuno opened with 125 points and led Che Lus I, the same team it narrowly escaped for the Fil Championship flight title eight years ago.

Ace Stehmeier and Justin Tambunting carded a similar two over for 34 points to pace the sport apparel makers to the lead, while the older Stehmeier, King, settled for 29 and Gab Macalagum had a 28 to count.

Brixton Aw's 24 did not cou...