Singson tries luck at Riviera

MANILA, Philippines — Two close stabs at pro glory and an extra week to hone her craft should be enough to boost amateur Mafy Singson’s chances in the ICTSI Riviera Ladies Challenge that tees off Nov. 24 at the Couples course in Silang, Cavite.

The 18-year-old rising star came close to victory at Eagle Ridge-Aoki early this month, losing to Harmie Constantino by one stroke. She figured in the title race again in brutal conditions at Tagaytay Highlands, showing the way in the first round before ending up fifth on poor decision-making.

In both events, Singson took the low amateur honors, besting the likes of Laurea Duque, Burberry Zhang and Arnie Taguines, who also bagged the titles at ICTSI-Aoki last March, Sherwood and Eagle Ridge-Norman last July, respectively.

Singson vowed to do better in the resumption of the circuit organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments under a bubble setup.

She said she could’ve finished higher at Highlands but made some bad decisions that hastened her setback.