Daniella Uy returns to familiar territory this week, hoping to rekindle the magic that brought her a memorable two-shot triumph at the ICTSI Del Monte Championship two years ago.

With both course familiarity and a championship pedigree on her side, the Taiwan tour campaigner is not just looking to score a repeat beginning Tuesday.

She’s determined to redeem herself from a disappointing finish in the last leg of the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT).

Coming off a strong third-place finish in Bacolod, Uy had entered the Negros Occidental stop with momentum and high expectations. But a jittery opening-round 74 stalled her title push early. Though she recovered with a solid 70 in the second round, another 74 in the final round saw her settle for sixth, a result that fell short of her own standards.

Now back at Del Monte Golf Club, where her precision and poise previously earned her the top prize in 2023, Uy is out to rediscover her best form. However, the road to another victory promises to be steep, as a formidable field packed with proven winners and in-form challengers stands in her way.

Leading that charge is Florence Bisera, who has emerged as one of the hottest players on tour. After a come-from-behind victory at Marapara, Bisera took her winning ways abroad, clinching a breakthrough win at the Thai LPGA Masters last month. With her confidence at an all-time high, the Davaoeña ace looms as the biggest threat to Uy’s repeat bid.

Adding to the intensity are Mafy Singson and Chanelle Avaricio — both former LPGT leg champions hungry to bounce back from sub-par showings in Negros. Their experience, firepower and hunger for redemption all but guarantee a tightly contested battle at the mountain-top layout.