Young Golfers Aim for Global Recognition as JPGT Kicks Off with WAGR Points at Stake
Source: news.source.mb
The 2025 Junior Philippine Golf Tour (JPGT) begins on April 8 at Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club in Gen. Trias, Cavite, marking a significant milestone as it now offers World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points. This development elevates the tournament's status, providing Filipino junior golfers an opportunity to enhance their international rankings. The tour, organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. and launched by ICTSI, features a 15-leg series culminating in the North vs South Elite Finals. It includes competitions across three age divisions, with notable participants aiming to secure titles and valuable ranking points.
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The JPGT 2025 season starts on April 8, offering WAGR points for the first time, enhancing its prestige and providing a platform for Filipino junior golfers to gain international recognition.
The tournament is structured into three age divisions (7-10, 11-14, 15-18) to cater to different levels of competition.
Notable participants include Junior World-bound golfers like Shinichi Suzuki, Charles Serdenia, Precious Zaragosa, and the Sarines twins, all aiming to improve their global standings.
The tour consists of 15 legs, split into North and VisMin series, and will conclude with the North vs South Elite Finals at The Country Club from September 30 to October 2.
The inclusion of WAGR points signifies a new era for Filipino junior golfers, offering them a structured path to international competition.
