Mikha Fortuna couldn’t have asked for a more electrifying start to her title-retention campaign in the ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational.
Drawn against one of the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour’s rising stars, Jiwon Lee, the former University of Oklahoma standout remains unfazed as she gears up for the knockout competition starting Nov. 26 at the challenging TCC course in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
Despite clinching the title in 2023, Fortuna struggled to convert that momentum into an LPGT victory this season. She came close, notably falling just one stroke short to Lee in a gripping finish at Splendido. “Jiwon is definitely a great player,” said Fortuna. “Knowing that she’ll be my first match, it’s going to be a great and competitive one, which I like. But I’m not setting any expectations – I’ll just stick to my game and enjoy the experience.”
“Overall, I’d say my season was okay. I had many opportunities to win, but that’s golf – it can be unpredictable,” she said. “There’s still so much to improve, but looking back, I’m happy with my performance. This week, being the last, I’ll give it everything I have.”
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