In a thrilling turn of events at the ICTSI Ladies Villamor Philippine Masters, Pauline del Rosario emerged as the steadiest player among the top contenders. She managed to salvage a gritty 73 and forge a three-way tie for the lead with Harmie Constantino and Florence Bisera as they head into the final 18 holes.
Del Rosario, who trailed for most of the round, limited her mistakes to just one bogey in the last four holes. With a 37-36 round, she put herself in contention for another Tour crown.
Constantino, who started the day erasing a three-stroke deficit with a frontside 35, faltered towards the end with bogeys on holes 15 and 16, finishing with a 74. Despite this, she remains on track for a third consecutive victory on a course where she has previously triumphed.
Bisera, who struggled with a 39 after nine holes, momentarily regained the lead despite a bogey on the 15th. However, a mishap on the last hole forced her into a tie for the lead, finishing with a 77.
The competition promises to be a battle of wits and nerves among these top players of the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour. Del Rosario, Constantino, and Bisera will all be vying for the championship title as they head into the final round.
Other players in contention include Seoyun Kim, just one stroke behind at 148, and Mikha Fortuna at 149. The field is set for a spirited battle for the top honors in the 54-hole championship organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments Inc. and supported by Kampfortis Golf.
