Constantino wins by 3
DAVAO – Harmie Constantino fought back from five strokes down with a brilliant frontside 33 then held sway to finish with a 69 and win the ICTSI Palos Verdes Championship by three as her rivals faltered one after the other in a tense battle of skill and character here Thursday, March 21.
The victory was Constantino’s seventh in a pro career she marked with two wins at Eagle Ridge in her pro debut in 2021. Although she acknowledges that this may not be at the top of her list, she still considers it one of the sweetest, having turned around a losing position into a winning one.
“I’d say one of the sweetest but not the top,” said Constantino, who, after that strong start that propelled her to the top, maintained consistency at the back nine, securing the victory with nine pars for a 54-hole total of 217.
In contrast, two-day leader Lois Kaye Go struggled to recover from a shaky start, missing par chances and making poor judgments. She ended up with a 78 and dropped to joint fourth at 221 with Florence Bisera and Laurea Duque, who carded 72 and 74, respectively.
Apo Golf Classic winner Sarah Ababa, tied with Constantino and five shots behind Go after 36 holes, stayed within striking distance with a twounder card after 12 holes. But missed par-putts inside 3 feet on Nos. 13 and 14 set her back.
Lloyd Go didn’t just make a move on moving day at the ICTSI Palos Verdes Championship here on Thursday. He also took a decisive step towards realizing a dream victory.
A flurry of birdies in the first three holes catapulted Go to a commanding lead, setting the tone for what would be a remarkable round for the rising Cebuano star, who showcased his prowess with a stellar 65, virtually sealing the outcome of the ₱2 million tournament at the Rancho Palos Verdes course.
Go led Nilo Salahog, Sean Ramos and Angelo Que by eight shots.