Taiwan aces brace for Summit Point test in PH Ladies Masters

Three of Taiwan’s top four players, led by No. 2 Min Lee, headline a powerhouse Taiwanese contingent primed to test its mettle against the region’s best in the ICTSI Philippine Ladies Masters unfolding on Wednesday (Feb. 4) at the Summit Point Golf and Country Club in Lipa City, Batangas.

Carrying the banner of the Taiwan LPGA Tour, the US-based Lee, a former LPGA Tour campaigner, will be joined by No. 3 Chin-Min Chen and No. 4 Ching Huang as they spearhead a strong international assault against elite contenders from the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour and the Asia Golf Leaders Forum in the USD 200,000 championship.

Lee arrives in peak form and confidence following a victory at the WPG Ladies Open and a joint runner-up finish at the Kenda Tire TLPGA Open. But while momentum is on her side, the Taiwanese ace knows that success at Summit Point will require far more than solid stats and sharp swings.

Joining her in the spotlight, Chen and Huang bring consistency, composure and big-tournament experience — qualities that have long defined Taiwan’s rise as a force in women’s golf. Sixteen other TLPGA regulars are also in the field, including No. 7 Han-Hsuan Yu, underscoring Taiwan’s depth and intent to dominate what looms as one of the most competitive fields assembled this season.

However, the road to glory will be anything but straightforward.

Summit Point presents a stern and cerebral test, demanding precision, patience and fearless decision-making. The par-72 layout challenges players not only to strike the ball well but to think their way around hazards, undulating greens and ever-shifting risk-reward scenarios.

Adding further spice to the event is a deep Thai lineup led by Nook Sukapan, who narrowly missed the title last year after a dramatic one-stroke loss to Korean Kim Kayoung. Although the defending champion will not return, the Thai challenge remains formidable with Chonlada Chayanun, Cholcheva Wongras, Kultida Pramphun, Ornnicha Konsunthea, Wannasiri Sirisampant, Supamas Sangchan and Pakin Kawinpakorn all eager to contend.

Local interest will center on aces Florence Bisera, Chanelle Avaricio, Daniella Uy and Mafy Singson, each hoping to capitalize on course familiarity and home advantage. Former LPGT standout Tomi Arejola also seeks a strong comeback after sharpening her game on the Epson Tour, alongside Princess Superal, Harmie Constantino, Tiffany Lee and reigning Order of Merit champion Sarah Ababa.

Yet, with Taiwan and Thailand fielding seasoned, battle-tested lineups, the challenge for the locals — and the rest of the international cast — will be immense in the 54-hole tournament co-sanctioned by the LPGT, TLPGA and AGLF. Malaysia’s Genevieve Ling, Japan’s Harumi Yoshikawa and Yuna Kawabata, and Singapore’s Amanda Tan and Sock-Hwee Koh are likewise keen to leave their mark in what shapes up as a three-day showcase of skill, nerve and championship grit.