Bisera blazes ahead, eyes first overseas win at Thai LPGA Masters
MANILA, Philippines — Florence Bisera took a commanding step toward personal milestone as she scorched the Singha Park Khon Kaen Golf Club with a dazzling second-round 68 Friday to seize a two-shot lead heading into the final round of the Thai LPGA Masters 2025 — poised now just 18 holes away from clinching her first international victory.
Breaking free from a crowded nine-way tie at the top after an opening 70 Thursday, the rising Filipina star lit up the front nine with a fiery three-birdie run from No. 3, showcasing the same sharp form and fearless shot-making that have made her a formidable presence on the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour. She added birdies on Nos. 10 and 18 to cap a composed round of 33-35, offsetting a lone bogey on the 13th for a two-day aggregate of six-under 138.
Bisera’s scintillating performance not only propelled the golfer into solo leadership but also set the stage for what could be a career-defining breakthrough — a maiden overseas triumph that would cement her rising star status in Asian women’s golf.
The Davaoeña enters the final round armed not only with momentum but also with the belief forged from recent success — most notably her dramatic come-from-behind victory at the LPGT event in Negros Occidental just last week. That win, her latest in a string of solid performances, reaffirmed her ability to rise under pressure — a trait she’ll need in abundance with a tough, title-hungry field breathing down her neck.
Close behind at 140 is Japan’s Hinata Ikeba, who carded a second straight 70 to stay within striking distance, while a slew of international contenders from Malaysia, Vietnam, India and host Thailand remain in pursuit, adding to the high-stakes intensity of the final round of the 54-hole championship.
Yet for Bisera, this rare shot at overseas glory is more than just another tournament. It represents a moment she’s long prepared for — an opportunity to step beyond domestic accolades and announce her arrival on the regional stage.
Meanwhile, fellow Filipina Princess Superal, who shared the first-round lead with Bisera, struggled to a 74 and dropped to a share of sixth at even-par 144.
Superal, a former champion on both the local and regional scene, managed just one birdie against three bogeys but remains a threat if she rediscovers her touch in the final round.
Daniella Uy and Harmie Constantino also faltered with rounds of 75 and 76, respectively, slipping to joint 31st at 149, but both survived the cut and will aim for a strong finish.
For now, focus will be on Bisera — the unassuming powerhouse with nerves of steel — as she readies herself for the biggest day of her golfing career.
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