BATTLE OF RISING STARS

A new era of opportunity dawns for the country's brightest young golf talents as they vie in the 2025 season of the Junior Philippine Golf Tour (JPGT), where world amateur ranking points are now at stake.

- By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA

The milestone edition unfolds Tuesday, April 8, at the Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club in Gen. Trias, Cavite, as junior golfers across the Luzon region locked in on a bigger goal - earning valuable points in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR).

Now officially recognized as a WAGR-counting event, the JPGT has grown into more than just a local proving ground. For players, it's a gateway to international acclaim and a chance to measure up against the best on a global stage.

The expanded 15-leg tour, launched by ICTSI in 2023 and organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc., will be capped by the novel North vs South Elite Finals from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at The Country Club.

The tournament now adopts a streamlined format with three age divisions: 7-10, 11-14, and 15-18, designed to sharpen competition and showcase talent at every level.