Junior standouts fight for PGT cards

MANILA, Philippines — Former junior standouts Zachary Villaroman, Marc Nadales and Daichi Kobayashi – all campaigners in last season’s Junior Philippine Golf Tour – gear up for the Philippine Golf Tour Qualifying School, which gets going on March 16 at Splendido Taal Golf Club.

Villaroman’s steady ball-striking, Nadales’ competitive fire, and Kobayashi’s composure under pressure make them intriguing prospects as they step onto a bigger stage. But potential alone will not secure one of the coveted Top 30 tour cards and playing rights for the upcoming PGT season.

Also in the hunt are a strong group of amateurs, including Luis Castro, Jacob Rolida, Alfredo Cabajar Jr., Benito Fregil III and Joaquin Gomez.