Sibling rivalry looms in JPGT Malarayat

MANILA, Philippines — Lisa and Mona Sarines are set to engage in yet another intense sibling rivalry, this time with the stakes higher, as they compete not only for leg honors in the ICTSI Junior PGT Series 6 but also for dominance in the girls’ 13-15 category.

As the penultimate leg of the seven-stage regional series tees off today at the Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club, the Sarines twins find themselves in a head-to-head showdown for the top spot in the highly competitive four-age division series organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc.

The anticipated clash between the sisters was intensified by the unexpected withdrawal of Precious Zaragosa due to injury. Zaragosa, fresh off an imposing victory at the Luisita leg two weeks ago, had been poised to challenge the Sarines twins for the top position. Her absence now shifts the focus squarely onto the Sarines siblings as they vie for the No. 1 spot in their division.

While all three players have effectively secured their places in the upcoming Match Play Championship, the Sarines sisters are not expected to hold back. With the national finals slated Oct. 1-4 at The Country Club in Laguna, each is aiming to maintain peak performance and sharpen their competitive edge.