Mondilla rides South Pacific breakthrough into Apo, eyes bigger conquests

MANILA, Philippines – Clyde Mondilla is back in the winner’s circle, and he intends to make the most of his return. Fresh from ending a two-year title drought with a hard-earned victory at South Pacific Golf Club, Mondilla heads to the final leg of the Philippine Golf Tour at Apo Golf and Country Club starting Tuesday (Oct. 27) with renewed confidence, a sharper game and ambitions that extend well beyond the local circuit. His South Pacific triumph was more than just a long-awaited return to the winner’s column. It was a test of nerve against a five-man chase, a demonstration of his ability to deliver under pressure and, perhaps most importantly, a timely reminder that he remains a force to reckon with as he sets his sights on bigger international challenges. For Mondilla, the victory has already delivered its biggest immediate reward: the confidence to compete and win again. “Winning this tournament means a lot to me because I’m back in the winner’s circle, and my confidence has gone up,” said Mondilla in Filipino, who ended his title drought the hard way, holding off a crowded field of challengers in a gripping final-round battle on Friday. The 32-year-old Del Monte ace showed precisely why the...