Intense Battles and Rising Stars Highlight JPGT Mactan's Opening Day
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The ICTSI Mactan Island Junior PGT Championship kicked off with gripping competitions across multiple age categories. Niña Balangauan and Lois Laine Go led the girls' 15-18 division with scores of 73, while Alexis Nailga and Nyito Tiongko III shared the lead in the boys' 15-18 category. Young talents like Ethan Lago and Kvan Alburo in the boys' 7-10, and Ralph Batican in the boys' 11-14, showcased their skills, setting the stage for exciting upcoming rounds in the Visayas-Mindanao series.
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Niña Balangauan and Lois Laine Go tied for the lead in the girls' 15-18 category with scores of 73.
Alexis Nailga and Nyito Tiongko III shared the lead in the boys' 15-18 category, both scoring 77.
Ethan Lago and Kvan Alburo led the boys' 7-10 category with scores of 78.
Ralph Batican led the boys' 11-14 category with a score of 71.
The tournament serves as the kickoff leg of the seven-stage Visayas-Mindanao series organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc.
Young golfers demonstrated resilience and skill under challenging conditions, setting up anticipated showdowns in subsequent rounds.
