Junior golfers reflect on TCC experience

MANILA, Philippines —  For some of the country’s junior golfers, the recent competitive showdown between seasoned pros Tony Lascuña and Miguel Tabuena at The Country Club Invitational provided a rare and invaluable experience.

Javier Bautista, a grand finalist of the inaugural Junior Philippine Golf Tour last year, considered himself particularly privileged. Not only did he watch the final 36 holes of the intense competition at the windy TCC course, but he also had the opportunity to engage in conversations with Lascuña and Tabuena, gaining invaluable insights into the game.

“I feel very privileged to have the opportunity to watch all the top pros and really see how they play up close,” said Bautista.

As an 11-12 age-group competitor, Bautista highlighted the learnings he had gathered, which he aims to showcase when the JPGT unveils its second season in May.

Other JPGT mainstays who observed the final round of the P6-million championship included Shinichi Suzuki, Vito Sarines, Patrick Tambalque, Ryuji Suzuki, Mona Sarines, Precious Zaragosa and Lisa Sarines.