Harmie eyes breakthrough followup
BAGUIO CITY—Harmie Constantino will look to build on her breakthrough victory at Caliraya Springs when the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour resumes Tuesday with the ICTSI Pinewoods Challenge at the Pinewoods Golf and Country Club.
Constantino heads into the P1 million, 54-hole tournament after ending a year-long title drought with a six-shot, wire-to-wire victory at Caliraya Springs, her first win since capturing the 2024 Order of Merit crown behind four tournament victories.
“I think this year will be a lot better, especially since I changed a lot with how I play and how I think mentally,” Constantino said. “It has been a lot different.”
She said the changes have helped restore both her confidence and consistency.
“I’ve been working on it a lot and my game has gone so much further from where it was in 2024. That’s the biggest bonus I could ever ask for,” she said.
Constantino, however, faces one of the strongest fields assembled on the circuit this season.
China LPGA Tour campaigners Chanelle Avaricio and Daniella Uy return to the local tour, while Princess Superal is back after competing in Japan.
Also in the field are Lakewood leg champion Yvon Bisera, Mafy Singson, reigning Order of Merit winner Sarah Ababa, Tiffany Lee, Seoyun Kim, Chihiro Ikeda, Marvi Monsalve, Martina Miñoza and Pamela Mariano.
The tournament marks the resumption of the LPGT following a month-long break.
Played over three rounds, the par-72 Pinewoods layout is expected to test the field with its narrow fairways, thick rough and undulating terrain, placing a premium on accuracy and course management.
