The Philippine Star
September 3, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Aidric Chan and Michael Bibat, who had contrasting finishes within the earlier Philippine Golf Tour leg at Caliraya Springs, discovered widespread floor on the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Problem yesterday, each carding spectacular six-under-par 64s to grab a share of the first-round lead over Randy Garalde.
Regardless of the unpredictable climate – a seesaw of solar and rain – each gamers turned in composed and calculated rounds to set the tempo within the P2 million match.
Chan, who completed tied for seventh at Caliraya, delivered a highlight-reel second on the par-5 fifteenth. After lacking his tee shot, he recovered with a stable 4-iron second shot from 236 yards that landed in entrance of the inexperienced. He then watched his lengthy putt drop for an eagle.
“I fortunately hit an excellent second shot and made a protracted putt,” stated Chan, who posted a pair of 32s that included 5 birdies in opposition to one bogey.
He additionally credited his robust begin to taking part in in a aggressive group that included Bibat and Ryan Monsalve, who additionally eagled No. 15 for a 67, and a key tune-up session along with his coach and fellow competitor, Tony Lascuña.
“Earlier than I left, I had a tune-up with coach Tony. That helped quite a bit with my confidence and ball-striking,” he stated. “And being grouped with Mike and Ryan and – there was that aggressive push, however we have been cheering one another on too.”
Within the girls aspect, Korean Web optimization Yun Kim carded an excellent four-under 66 to grab a three-stroke lead over defending champion Daniella Uy and Kristine Fleetwood and place herself for a breakthrough victory within the P750,000 match.
“I simply wished to remain calm on the tee field. No strain,” stated Kim. “There was no particular key to my recreation – I simply practiced nicely and stayed in rhythm. I didn’t overthink.”
