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Ababa pulls off another come-from-behind win
Sarah Ababa secured another come-from-behind victory at the ICTSI South Pacific Classic, defeating hometown favorite Florence Bisera by one stroke.
Trailing by three shots with nine holes remaining, Ababa carded a stellar 65, including a crucial back-nine rally, to clinch the title.
Bisera had established a commanding lead by posting a 29 on the front nine, marked by five consecutive birdies from the fifth hole.
Ababa's 11-under 205 total earned her the P114,000 champion's purse and solidified her bid for the Order of Merit title.
Chanelle Avaricio finished third at 208, followed by Princess Superal with a 209 total.
In the men's division, Russell Bautista surged into the lead with a 67.
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Rookie pro Jeffren Lumbo maintained his lead in the ICTSI South Pacific Golf Classic with a second-round 70, bringing his total to seven-under-par 137.
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Chanelle Avaricio enters the ICTSI South Pacific Golf Classic as the favorite, aiming for her third victory of the season and a second consecutive title.
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Russell Bautista leads the ICTSI South Pacific Classic by two shots after firing a five-under-par 67, bringing his total score to nine-under 207.
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