Jeong Tae Hwa of KPBA rolled a 1460 series at the close of the qualifying phase to take the top daily best score in the 7th Euro-Med Storm International Masters Challenge Wednesday at Paeng's Midtown Bowl in Robinsons Place, Malate.

The top three bowlers for the daily best scores are assured of outright finals berths on Thursday. If the bowler is already in the finals then the next bowler will get the automatic seed. Aside from the 15 bowlers that drew a bye, another 33 bowlers will qualify for the chance to win the P1-million top prize.

Eric Tseng (1427) and Michael Mak (1426) of Hong Kong are currently second and third but since they are already in USA's Jeff Butler (1406) and Singaporean Lee Yu Wen (1386) earned the automatic bye into the finals.

Malaysian Aaron Kong continues to lead the Euro-Med Storm qualifiers with a 1496 series followed by American Doug Kent (1465) and RP team member Paulo Valdez (1462). Wu Siu Hong of Hong Kong and Choi Won Young of Korea rolled identical 1457 series to tie for fourth to fifth places.

Malaysians Adrian Ang (1448) and Zulmazran Zulkifli (1446) are in the sixth and seventh position. Storm pro staff bowlers Tim Mack and Rhino Page rolled 1440 and 1438 respectively to finish in the eighth and ninth spot. Singapore's Mark Wong rounds up the top 10. The 48th and final spot is Korean Kim Yong Pil with a series of 1386.

The top 48 bowlers will bowl eight games Thursday with the top 24 bowlers advancing to Friday's final round two.

This prestigious tournament is a great way for the best bowlers around the world to showcase their talents. This year is no different as the best amateur and professional bowlers from 16 countries are taking part in the event sponsored by Euro-Med Laboratories and Storm Products Inc.

Other Major sponsors are Bevida Distilled Drinking Water, Ark International, Wave Products, Roto Grip Inc., AZO, MOC, Premiere Insurance & Surety Corporation, and EGI. The official airline is Philippine Airlines and the official media partner is Manila Bulletin. Heritage Hotel is the official hotel and City Garden Hotel is the artery hotel. The official lane maintenance partner is Bowlmart Training Institute.

Javee Yusingco and Nilo Penado of PBA are still the top two qualifiers for the Bevida-Storm Challenge 2009 with scores of 1506 and 1487 respectively.

Mhen Nantin of MTBA rolled a 1461 to take the third spot.