Vito Sarines is among the players to watch out for in the ICTSI JPGT National Match Play Finals boys division. –HANDOUT PHOTO The 10-12 age category in the upcoming ICTSI Junior PGT National Match Play Final is expected to bring intense competition with no clear favorite among the 16 players …
Read More »Suzuki, Zaragosa take early command at JPGT Sherwood Hills
Ryuki Suzuki.–PGT PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Ryuki Suzuki fired a two-over-par 74 on Tuesday and the Filipino-Japanese seized a four-shot lead over South Korea’s Chan Ahn in the boys’ 10-12 division of the ICTSI Junior PGT Luzon Series at windswept Sherwood Hills in Trece Martirez, Cavite. With almost everyone chasing valuable points …
Read More »John Paul Agustin Jr wins boys’ 13-15 crown at JPGT Malarayat
The winners of the ICTSI JPGT Series 6–led by John Paul Agustin Jr–at Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club. –HANDOUT PHOTO John Paul Agustin Jr. finally savored victory after three near-misses as he captured the boys’ 13-15 crown in the ICTSI Junior PGT Series 6 at Mount Malarayat Golf and …
Read More »JPGT players brace for Mt Malarayat challenge
Junior golfers face fierce competition for crucial ranking points and formidable challenges posed by Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club course in the ICTSI Junior PGT Luzon Series 6 starting Monday. Mount Malarayat’s all-weather, 27-hole championship course will provide an additional challenge for the players in the penultimate leg of …
Read More »Tamayo turns back Barroquillo in Apo JPGT
Brittany Tamayo survived the loss of a three-stroke lead with two holes left in regulation by beating Kimberly Barroquillo in the first hole of sudden death to win the 10-12 division of the ICTSI Junior Mindanao Series I on Wednesday at Apo Golf in Davao. Tamayo, a 12-year-old from Marbel …
Read More »One-armed wonder Necky Tortosa chases JPGT finals slot
Necky Tortosa. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Growing up in Santa Barbara, Iloilo, Necky Tortosa found herself naturally gravitating towards golf. It’s no surprise given that her hometown is not only host to the country’s first golf club but also boasts the oldest existing golf course in Southeast Asia. However, unlike many of …
Read More »Sarines siblings sweep JPGT 11-14 crowns at Pinewoods
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BAGUIO – After two unsuccessful attempts, the Sarines siblings finally demonstrated their dominant form, sweeping the titles in the 11-14 category in the Junior Philippine Golf Tour Luzon Series 3 at the Pinewoods Golf and Country Club here Wednesday. Vito and Lisa secured late-round victories under foggy conditions, …
Read More »Lee, Suzuki rule premier JPGT divisions at Pradera Verde
LUBAO, Pampanga—Jiwon Lee and Shinichi Suzuki turned the final round of the 15-18 division of the Junior Philippine Golf Tour (JPGT) Luzon Series 2 into cakewalks after posting similar one-over-par 73s at Pradera Verde Golf and Country Club on Friday. Starting the day ahead by an astounding 17 shots over …
Read More »Junior golfers brace for JPGT Pradera challenge
Some of the key players in the upcoming ICTSI Junior Philippine Golf Tour Luzon (JPGT) Luzon Series 2. –HANDOUT PHOTO All but one of the six players are set to defend their titles in their respective age-group categories as the ICTSI Junior Philippine Golf Tour Luzon (JPGT) Luzon Series 2 …
Read More »Precious Zaragosa scores first career ace, shares JPGT lead
Precious Zaragosa. Photo from Philippine Golf Tour LAUREL, Batangas – Precious Zaragosa and Mona Sarines surged to the top of the leaderboard in the girls’ 11-14 category in the Junior Philippine Golf Tour, both carding two-over 74s to seize a five-stroke lead in the 54-hole tournament at the Splendido Taal …
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