BUKIDNON – Michael Bibat, seeking redemption after a stretch of underwhelming finishes, delivered a blistering 65 to grab the first-round lead at the ICTSI Del Monte Championship here on Tuesday, Oct. 14, upstaging a fast-starting Elee Bisera and a record-breaking Taewon Ha at the Del Monte Golf Club.
Bibat, who has been largely off the radar since his last win at Eagle Ridge in 2022, finally showcased the form that once made him an Asian Games bronze medalist. His bogey-free round in hot and humid conditions at this mountain-top course marked a potential turning point in his career resurgence.
“I didn’t expect to shoot this low, pero naging maingat lang kaya walang bogey,” said Bibat, who strung together a flawless 31-34 round that showcased his precision off the tee, sharp iron play and superb putting.
“The goal was to lessen the mistakes – hit the fairways and g
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