As temperatures rise, Harmie Constantino aims to maintain her scorching form, seeking a third consecutive victory on the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT) at the ICTSI Villamor Ladies Philippine Masters, set to begin on Tuesday (May 21) at the Villamor Golf Club in Pasay City.
Having secured wins at the Palos Verdes and Caliraya Springs legs, Constantino also distinguished herself as the top Filipino finisher with a joint second place at the ICTSI Luisita Ladies International, a co-sanctioned event of the LPGT and the LPGA of Taiwan Tour. This impressive track record makes her the player to beat in the upcoming 54-hole championship, which offers a top prize of P750,000.
Despite her outstanding performance, Constantino remains cautious about her chances for a third title. Challengers like Apo leg winner Sarah Ababa, Florence Bisera, Pamela Mariano, and Chihiro Ikeda are all determined to contest her title run.
Seoyun Kim is also expected to be a formidable competitor, along with fellow Koreans Minyeong Kim and Eunhua Nam, ensuring a spirited battle for top honors in the fourth leg of this year’s 10-stage circuit organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. and supported by PGTI official apparel Kampfortis Golf.
Lois Kaye Go and Mikha Fortuna add depth to the field, with both players seeking redemption from their performances at Luisita, where Go finished joint 22nd and Fortuna withdrew in the second round due to extreme heat.
While recent rains have provided some relief, the weather forecast for the week in Pasay predicts severe heat.
Adding to Constantino’s advantage is her familiarity with the course she calls home, where she previously edged out top amateur Rianne Malixi in sudden death at the 2022 Match Play Championship under rainy conditions.
Completing the lineup are Gretchen Villacencio, Apple Fudolin, Rev Alcantara, Kristine Fleetwood, Lucy Landicho, Velinda Castil, and Kayla Nocum.
Additionally, some professionals will participate in the pro-am tournament today (Monday), joining amateur players and guests from the sponsoring ICTSI and other key supporters of the event.
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