BARELY missing scoring a career breakthrough the last time out, in-form Chanelle Avaricio believes it’s just a matter of time — and breaks — before she could join the elite circle of winners on the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour.
“I expected to play well because I came into the tournament prepared and ready to compete with the top players,” Avaricio said after falling short by one to fancied Princess Superal in the ICTSI Sherwood Ladies Challenge last week.
She hopes to accomplish what she failed to do at Sherwood when the LPGT resumes this Wednesday with the P750,000 ICTSI Eagle Ridge Ladies Classic at the Norman course in Gen. Trias, Cavite.
The Alabama State U alumna actually got first to 209 and was looking for a shot at the crown at least via playoff. But Superal, playing in a flight behind toting a similar seven-under total, birdied the 17th then parred the last to snare the victory in the event marking the restart of the circuit after the organizing Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. suspended play last March due to the resurgence of coronavirus cases in NCR Plus.
The setback is expected to further toughen up the rising star, who finished no higher than fourth in four events prior to the Sherwood foray. Handled by swing coach Mic Que, Avaricio has been diligently working on her game at the Hollow Ridge course in Laguna with former national mentor Boyet Zaragosa assisting her on course management.
“I really hope I’m gonna ride on this momentum and keep working hard for the tournaments to come,” said Avaricio, who also gets some tips from touring pro Ira Alido while citing her boyfriend’s help for her strong finish at Sherwood.
