All three winners in the first four legs of the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT) brace for what promises to be a furious and spirited battle for another crown as the ICTSI Summit Point Championship blasts off on Tuesday at the Summit Point Golf and Country Club here.

The monsoon rains that have drenched the area in recent weeks could add another layer to an already demanding test. While Summit Point is an all-weather course designed to withstand wet conditions, the softened fairways could alter the way the compact field attacks the layout, making distance control, approach shots and course management even more crucial in the P1-million championship.

Yvon Bisera, Harmie Constantino and Chanelle Avaricio, the three early-season winners, are all primed to heat up the title chase, but they face a slew of former leg champions and emerging stars equally determined to break into the championship picture.

That puts a premium not only on shot-making but also on course management, club selection and nerves, particularly if the title race goes down to the wire.