Tough field vies in ICTSI Splendido

MANILA, Philippines — Coming off a long hiatus, Sean Ramos is set to showcase the same solid form that earned him his breakthrough victory on the Philippine Golf Tour at Lakewood in Cabanatuan City last June.

But the ICTSI Splendido Taal Championship reeling off tomorrow will present a more formidable challenge for the 20-year-old rising star, with a field brimming with talent in the P2-million championship serving as the sixth leg of this year’s PGT.

A promising group of emerging talents, including Aidric Chan, Rho Hyun Ho, Kristoffer Arevalo, siblings Ryan and Ivan Monsalve, Jonas Magcalayo, and Lanz Uy, are equally determined to show their mettle in pursuit of a first championship.

But Ramos is ready to prove his worth. He demonstrated remarkable maturity at Lakewood, overcoming formidable opponents like multi-titled Reymon Jaraula and Tony Lascuña in a gripping battle of shot-making and nerves, ultimately securing a two-shot victory.

The triumph came on the heels of near-misses at the Palos Verdes Championship and the Philippine Masters.