The native of Pirque made his debut in Scotland, in one of the competitions of the Asian Tour, a circuit that awards points for the world ranking. Meanwhile, Cristóbal del Solar was leaving from the top of Idaho, via the Korn Ferry.
Mito Pereira started his participation in the St. Andrews Bay Championship in a good way an Asian Tour tournament that includes the participation of various personalities from LIV Golf, where there is also another Chilean: Carlos Bustos who qualified for the second week in a row through a sponsor exemption.
After round one at the Fairmont St. Andrews Torrance Course, the Pirque native had a brilliant day, completing 66 strokes (-6), which left him at the top with six other players.
The beginning of the pupil of Eduardo Miquel was extraordinary, with five birds in its first nine holes, but then, in the second part, it was much more irregular with bogeys at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and another pitch reduction at 3 p.m. However, itmissed with a remarkable eagle in the 18th which left him with a good taste and secured him the top spot.
Pereira shares the lead with his teammate, the Spaniard David Puig, as well as Anirban Lahiri from LIV. To them are added Andrew Dodt, Jaco Ahlers and Veer Ahlawat.
As, Carlos Bustos made a discreet turn, completing a card of 74 (+2) which leaves him complicated with the cut, since he runs 108 (with an eagle and four bogeys).
del solar shines
The one who is very close to reaching the PGA is Cristóbal del Solar. The Chilean shines on the Korn Ferry Tour, where Mito Pereira will also stand out. The national golfer leads the Albertsons Boise Open, the first of four playoff events and where the possibility of reaching the maximum circuit is at stake.
Del Solar has a map 62 impacts (-9), after concluding a perfect day, with seven birds and an eagle.
The Chilean has already secured his partial status on the Korn Ferry Tour for next season by having reached the final stage. Progressing through the top 75 rankings grants you full status, but if he hits the top 30, he would keep the card for the PGA Tour. Currently, March 49, but if he puts in an outstanding performance, that would pretty much settle his way to the top flight.
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