Lee, Bisera, Avaricio brace for shootout
TIFFANY Lee, Yvon Bicera and Chanelle Avaricio are expected to make their presence felt in the ICTSI South Pacific Classic starting Tuesday.
Photographs courtesy of LPGT
DAVAO CITY — A deep 27-player field, easily one of the biggest casts in recent years on the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour, gears up for a fierce battle for supremacy as the ICTSI South Pacific Championship gets going today with momentum, home-course familiarity and a hunger for redemption fueling a compelling mix of contenders.
Tiffany Lee rides the confidence of a long-awaited victory, local ace Yvon Bisera banks on her familiarity with the South Pacific layout, while Chanelle Avaricio seeks to reclaim the spotlight and strengthen her bid for the season’s honors in the P1.25-million championship.
Lee’s victory, which ended a two-year title drought, meant far more than another trophy. It was a reward for the quiet persistence that carried her through a difficult stretch and restored her belief in her game.
“That win means a lot. It’s a great reward for all the days that I’ve silently and continuously fought for,” said Lee, who secured a hard-fought two-shot victory over Bisera at Pueblo de Oro last week.
Beyond the personal breakthrough, Lee also credited the camaraderie among LPGT players for helping her navigate the demands of professional golf. Though they compete fiercely for the same titles, she said the tour’s welcoming atmosphere has made the journey more rewarding.