ICTSI JPGT National Match Play unwraps

MANILA, Philippines — The culmination of a five-month nationwide series comes down to a thrilling series of duels as the ICTSI Junior PGT National Match Play Finals kicks off today at The Country Club in Laguna.

Sixty-two of the country’s top junior golfers, having emerged from grueling elimination rounds in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, including those who vied in multi-series campaigns, will compete for top honors and the prestige of being the first Junior PGT Match Play champions.

Featuring four age groups – 8-9, 10-12, 13-15 and 16-18 – for both boys and girls, this competition promises excitement with the unpredictable nature of match play bringing dramatic head-to-head battles.

Stroke play competition begins today to determine player rankings for the knockout stages, with the 13-15 and 16-18 categories proceeding to their match play duels this afternoon.

The quarterfinals for all age groups are scheduled for tomorrow followed by the semifinals, finals and third-place playoffs on Friday.

Stroke play tiebreaks will be decided by scores on the last nine holes (10-18), with further scrutiny on the final six holes (13-18) and the final three holes (16-18).