TAGAYTAY: Sunshine Baraquiel soared to her first pro victory the hard way, pulling through in the ICTSI Tagaytay Highlands Ladies Challenge by three over two of the country's top players at one of the toughest courses under severe conditions.

She recovered from a faulty start in the final round then flashed the form she flaunted late in the second round to stay in firm control, hitting clutch shots and putts on her way to a 72 and a spot in the elite circle of winners in only her fifth tournament on the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour.