Princess Superal brims with confidence as she heads to Riviera Golf and Country Club tomorrow (Wednesday), ready to go for a second straight Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT)crown in the International Container Terminal Services Inc. Riviera Ladies Classic in Silang, Cavite.
Supeal snapped a long title spell with a record-setting 16-stroke victory over Cyna Rodriguez in windy play at Tagaytay Highlands, making her the marked player in the P750,000 event, which features practically the same field she dominated last week.
“I feel good after that big win, and I’m really confident going to Riviera,” said Superal, who expects the same tough condition at the par-72 Couples layout during the 54-hole championship serving as the sixth leg of this year’s LPGT.
She is also bracing for her rivals’ big fightback, particularly Rodriguez, who is trying to recall the form that netted her multiple leg victories and three Order of Merit titles in the country’s premier ladies circuit organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments Inc.
Chihiro Ikeda, meanwhile, hopes to play in full strength after a minor wrist injury hampered her bid at Highlands, which she led in the first round only to falter in the last 36 holes and end up a distant third.
Meanwhile, Chouvarest Chourkittisopon, a veteran of the Ladies European Tour, hopes to get into the mix early together with compatriot Amolkan Phalajivin, the best Thai finisher at fourth last week.