Intense battles loom in JPGT Match Play

MANILA, Philippines — The upcoming ICTSI Junior PGT National Match Play Finals in the 10-12 age category promises a thrilling series of intense showdowns, with no clear favorite among the 16 competitors in both the boys’ and girls’ divisions.

This sets the stage for an action-packed culmination of the five-month nationwide series, starting with an 18-hole stroke play competition on Oct. 2 at The Country Club in Laguna. This Phase 1 event will determine player rankings for the exciting head-to-head matchups that follow in Phase 2 – 18-hole knockout rounds.

Vito Sarines, who claimed four-leg victories in the Luzon series, is a strong contender but faces stiff competition from other skilled players, including Mindanao finalists Ralph Batican and Jared Saban, as well as Visayas top qualifiers Race Manhit and Kurt Flores. Luzon standouts like Ryuji Suzuki, Inigo Gallardo and Javie Bautista also bring impressive credentials to the competition.