Pinay golfers meet challenge at Sherwood

MANILA, Philippines — The Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT) marks its second restart in new normal with a four-leg, five-week swing in Cavite, and the touring ladies are all raring to dish out their best in pursuit of top honors.

And that guarantees a spirited battle at the start of the ICTSI Sherwood Ladies Challenge today with the par-72 Sherwood Hills Golf Club in Trece Martires expected to test a field coming off a three-month break.

Harmie Constantino and Princess Superal rekindle a brewing rivalry after the former thwarted the latter to claim the ICTSI Eagle Ridge Challenge crown at Aoki before play was suspended due to the pandemic.

Superal seeks payback with the multi-titled campaigner working hard to stay in shape during the break at Orchard and Southwoods.

Constantino likewise made sure to stay in top condition through regular workouts, gym work and short game and putting drills, making the former national standout ready for a crack at a second straight crown in as many stints as a pro.

But the likes of Daniella Uy, Chanelle Avaricio and Marvi Monsalve, along with Sarah Ababa, Sunshine Baraquiel, Apple Fudolin, Gretchen Villacencio and Sheryl Villacencio are also coming into the event eager to get going.

Former leg winner Chihiro Ikeda is likewise tipped to contend for the crown after missing the last tournament due to an injury while amateurs Jane Jeong, Lizbeth Alcantara and Burberry Zhang spice up the cast in the P750,000 tournament.