Golf: 7 international squads to see action in JGFP inter-club
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Golf: 7 international squads to see action in JGFP inter-club
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 10, 2025 09:45 PM PHT
Members of the Malaysia team, including coaches HJ Othman and Mars Chua, players Muhammad Ofthman, Maverick Chua, Siti Nast and Jamir Tan, with team manager Stanley Loo and Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) president Oliver Gan, left, for this years JGFP Inter-Club set to start April 11 at the Mimosa Plus Golf Course in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. Handout/JGFP
Members of the Malaysia team, including coaches HJ Othman and Mars Chua, players Muhammad Ofthman, Maverick Chua, Siti Nast and Jamir Tan, with team manager Stanley Loo and Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) president Oliver Gan, left, for this years JGFP Inter-Club set to start April 11 at the Mimosa Plus Golf Course in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. Handout/JGFPMANILA -- A total of 37 teams -- including seven international squads -- will compete for top honors in the 2025 edition of the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) Inter-Club championship, which starts on Friday at the Mimosa Plus Golf Course in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.
MANILA -- A total of 37 teams -- including seven international squads -- will compete for top honors in the 2025 edition of the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) Inter-Club championship, which starts on Friday at the Mimosa Plus Golf Course in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.
Thailand has sent four teams to the annual tournament, while Japan, Malaysia, and Vietnam have one representative each as they vie for the titles in the 12-and-under Juniors division and the 13-18 Seniors category.
Thailand has sent four teams to the annual tournament, while Japan, Malaysia, and Vietnam have one representative each as they vie for the titles in the 12-and-under Juniors division and the 13-18 Seniors category.
A total of 30 teams will come from different local clubs, and according to JGFP president Oliver Gan, 14 will come from the Visayas region, 10 from luzon and six from Mindanao.
A total of 30 teams will come from different local clubs, and according to JGFP president Oliver Gan, 14 will come from the Visayas region, 10 from luzon and six from Mindanao.
“We're again excited to have our yearly Inter-Club tournament, which is expected to be an exciting tournament considering we have seven teams from four countries,“ said Gan, who acknowledged the support of EastWest Bank as the JGFP partner for this meet and Elite Grips, which will be giving free grips and caps to all 155 participants.
“We're again excited to have our yearly Inter-Club tournament, which is expected to be an exciting tournament considering we have seven teams from four countries,“ said Gan, who acknowledged the support of EastWest Bank as the JGFP partner for this meet and Elite Grips, which will be giving free grips and caps to all 155 participants.
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This marks the first time that the tournament will feature international teams, giving the young Filipino golfers an opportunity to battle the best up-and-comers in the region.
This marks the first time that the tournament will feature international teams, giving the young Filipino golfers an opportunity to battle the best up-and-comers in the region.
The teams from Mindanao also highlight the growth of the sport in the region.
The teams from Mindanao also highlight the growth of the sport in the region.
Mindanao's standout players, including Adrian Bisera and AJ Wacan from Davao City, Rainer Tigwalan from General Santos City, and Mhark Fernando III from Zamboanga City, will showcase their talents on a global stage. Local golf clubs, such as Del Monte and Brittannika, have also formed and supported teams for the prestigious event.
Mindanao's standout players, including Adrian Bisera and AJ Wacan from Davao City, Rainer Tigwalan from General Santos City, and Mhark Fernando III from Zamboanga City, will showcase their talents on a global stage. Local golf clubs, such as Del Monte and Brittannika, have also formed and supported teams for the prestigious event.
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