Kim Seoyun hopes to feed on her strong runner-up finish at Caliraya Springs in quest of a maiden win on the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour, coming in as one of the top draws in the ICTSI Luisita Championship unfolding Tuesday in Tarlac.
The 19-year-old Korean nearly toppled Pauline del Rosario in the last LPGT stop in Cavinti, Laguna three weeks ago, fighting back from four strokes down in the stretch to pull within one heading to the final hole. But she missed forcing a playoff with a flubbed birdie try, enabling Del Rosario to pound out a one-stroke victory while on a break from the Epson Tour.
Kim is confident going to the P750,000 Luisita Championship, the fourth leg of this year’s Pilipinas Golf Tournaments Inc.-organized circuit.
“I think it’s a great opportunity to play at Luisita. If I look at my condition now, there is a possibility that I can win,” Kim said.
The Korean also crowded Rianne Malixi in a duel of top amateurs in last year’s Riviera Championship in Silang, Cavite but came up short by two despite a tournament-best, eagle-spiked backside 31 at the exacting Langer course.
The stellar field is headed by Harmie Constantino, Daniella Uy, Chihiro Ikeda and Pamela Mariano.
“Thanks to God’s grace, I was able to finish the Caliraya Championship in second place and it surely bolstered my confidence,” Kim said. “I’m excited to show my skills again at Luisita.”
