Junior PGT Secures Global Recognition With WAGR Events

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The Junior Philippine Golf Tour (JPGT) has solidified its status as a premier platform for young golfers, with all its tournaments now officially sanctioned for World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points.

Two upcoming events—the ICTSI Eagle Ridge JPGT Championship on April 8-11 at Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club in Gen. Trias, Cavite, and the ICTSI Sherwood Hills JPGT Championship on April 22-24 in Trece Martires, Cavite—will offer WAGR points, elevating their significance in the junior golf circuit.

The ranking system will apply to all tournaments in the 15-leg JPGT series, culminating in the JPGT Finals at The Country Club in October.

“The inclusion of WAGR points in JPGT tournaments highlights the circuit’s growing importance,” said Colo Ventosa, general manager of Pilipinas Golf Tournaments Inc. (PGTI), which organizes the Junior PGT alongside the country’s professional golf tours.

“This recognition affirms that the Junior PGT is not just a local development tour but a credible pathway for Filipino junior golfers to gain international exposure,” Ventosa added.

Launched in 2023 as a drive-chip-putt competition, the JPGT was founded by ICTSI chairman and CEO Ricky Razon to provide young golfers—especially those with limited access to elite-level tournaments—with a structured, competitive environment.

Beyond competition, the tour instills values such as dedication, resilience, and camaraderie, shaping well-rounded athletes.

“We aim to develop not just skilled golfers but also disciplined individuals who can excel on and off the course,” Ventosa said.

With its competitive format, top-tier venues, and WAGR recognition, the JPGT continues to serve as a stepping stone for young players aiming to compete internationally.

Junior Golfers Eye Junior World Championships

Meanwhile, top junior golfers are preparing for the Uswing Mojing Junior World Qualifying set for March 18-21 at The Country Club in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

Organized by PGTI in partnership with the National Golf Association of the Philippines, the event will determine qualifiers for the Junior World Championships in California from July 5-10.

Players in the 13-14 and 15-18 age groups will compete at TCC, while younger divisions (7-8, 9-10, and 11-12) will hold a separate qualifier at Eagle Ridge.

For the first time, TCC will host a Junior World qualifier, presenting a new challenge for participants on its championship course.

With both the JPGT and Junior World qualifiers now part of the WAGR system, Filipino junior golfers have expanded opportunities to gain global recognition and test their skills against top international competition.