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Last-round charge nets Ababa Del Monte crown
Sarah Ababa staged a remarkable comeback to win the ICTSI Del Monte Championship, defeating Chanelle Avaricio in a playoff.
Ababa birdied three of the last five holes to force a playoff after trailing by five strokes, and later by two strokes with two holes remaining.
Avaricio, who led for most of the day, faltered in the closing holes, leading to the sudden-death playoff.
After matching pars on the 18th, Ababa secured the victory with a birdie on the second playoff hole.
Ababa expressed disbelief at her win, admitting she was very nervous throughout the final stretch of the tournament.
In men's play, Reymon Jaraula holds a one-shot lead over Rupert Zaragosa heading into the final round of his tournament.
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