Que treats Open loss as part of learning process

MANILA, Philippines – The first-timer in the British Open certainly looks forward to coming back. Next year, perhaps? Angelo Que missed the cut in the Open championship after he had a 78 in the second round Friday. He started decently, producing a 76 in Day One and keeping alive the country’s hope of seeing its son finally get through the final stages. But a bogey-riddled day—eight in all to go with a pair of inconsequential birdies—torpedoed Que’s chances. Artemio Murakami of the Philippines also missed the cut in the US Open last month. Frankie Miñoza, the last Filipino to make it to the Open championship, didn’t get past the first two rounds in his stint in 1998. “I would certainly want to come back and try again next year," said Que, who had a 154 total that tied him with six others including Major champion Angel Cabrera of Argentina. “There were so many things I learned and I hope that’ll help me to improve on my game." Que’s hope of a return trip is no shot in the dark. He is enjoying a stellar year in the Asian circuit, winning the Philippine Open and the Mercedes Tour recently. He received a British Open berth after finishing fifth in the Asian leg of the International Final Qualifying in March in Singapore. Most of the Asian Tour top guns also failed to make the cut. Prayad Marksaeng of Thailand finished with a 150 and Danny Chia of Malaysia had a 163. The result may have been a disappointment, but the rarity of being invited to play in the oldest golf Major is not lost on Que. “From the players I went up against, to the crowds that were just all over the place, it was a one unique feeling which hopefully will help me in the coming years," Que said. – GMANews.TV