BUKIDNON – While most golfers emphasize sharpening every aspect of their game to strengthen their title bids in premier tournaments, Florence Bisera is choosing a different path – focusing on mental fortitude as she chases another crown.
The ICTSI Del Monte Championship gets underway on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour Del Monte Golf Club with Bisera right at the heart of a competitive field composed of proven champions and fierce challengers all aiming to halt her winning run.
The rising Davaoeña star has quickly emerged as a formidable force, snatching the LPGT Negros Occidental crown from Korean standout Kim Seoyun before clinching an overseas breakthrough win in Thailand last month.
Those back-to-back triumphs have boosted her confidence and sharpened her focus heading into this 54-hole event organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc.
Bisera’s return to Del Monte carries added intrigue. She placed third the last time the tour visited the tricky par-72 layout in 2023 – a tournament won by Daniella Uy. Since then, she has taken major strides, securing a local breakthrough at South Pacific late last year and adding the Match Play Championship at The Country Club to her resume.
Out to foil Bisera’s bid are LPGT leg winners Mafy Singson (Eagle Ridge) and Chanelle Avaricio (Forest Hills). Veterans Sarah Ababa and Chihiro Ikeda are also coming in battle-ready, eyeing no less than a victory.
Also under the spotlight is Harmie Constantino. Despite dominating the LPGT circuit last year with four victories, she has yet to regain her groove this season, making her both a contender and a wildcard in this P1 million championship sponsored by ICTSI.
Korean rookie Tiffany Lee, who impressed with a strong pro debut at Splendido Taal in 2024, will likewise be aiming for redemption after a string of underwhelming finishes.
Local hopefuls Pamela Mariano, Velinda Castil and amateur Zero Plete are also determined to defend home turf, while Marvi Monsalve returns to LPGT play seeking a strong showing. Promising young gun Kayla Nocum, meanwhile, is eyeing a breakthrough performance to claim her first professional win.
