Thai Kanphannitnan Muankhumsakul defied gusty wind that lashed the course all day, birdying three of the last six holes to fire a three-under 69 and seize a one-stroke lead over Mia Piccio at the start of the $75,000 ICTSI Champion Tour at Splendido in Tagaytay on Wednesday.

The 18-year-old ace from Bangkok gunned down four birdies inside eight feet to negate a missed-green bogey on No. 12 as she turned in a 35-34 to wrest the lead from Mia Piccio, who shot six birdies but settled for a 70 on a hot but blustery day.

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