Que seeks PGT Order of Merit crown in Valley

MANILA, Philippines — With a possible first Philippine Golf Tour Order of Merit crown within reach, veteran campaigner Angelo Que is leaving nothing to chance as he spearheads a star-studded field in the ICTSI Valley Golf Challenge, which fires off Tuesday at the Valley Golf Club’s South Course in Antipolo.

The multi-titled Que has long been a mainstay atop Philippine golf’s elite ranks – a three-time Asian Tour champion, a former Philippine Open titlist, and a perennial contender in every local tournament he joins. Yet, a PGT OOM title – a season-long badge of consistency and dominance – has remained elusive.

That could finally change this week.

After nine legs in a tightly contested season, Que sits on top of the OOM ladder with P1,560,916 in earnings, built on two victories a nd two runner-up finishes. It’s been a masterclass in form, patience and perseverance – proof that even after more than two decades as a touring pro, Que’s competitive fire burns as fiercely as ever.

Que’s closest pursuer, Keanu Jahns, also boasts two victories but trails slightly with P1,484,183. However, with Jahns opting to skip the season-ending Valley stop for a family vacation in Japan, Que will have a clearer path to the top – though he still needs a solid showing to officially clinch the crown.

Hot on their heels is Fidel Concepcion, whose breakthrough triumph at the P3.5 million Apo Golf Classic boosted him to third with P1,250,083 in winnings. He remains the only player with a realistic mathematical shot of overtaking Que – but only if the veteran falters this week.