Junior PGT gains global recognition

MANILA, Philippines — The Junior Philippine Golf Tour (JPGT) is expanding its role as a premier platform for developing young golfers, with all its tournaments now sanctioned for World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points.

Two upcoming events – the ICTSI Eagle Ridge JPGT Championship on April 8-11 at the 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, enhancing their competitive significance.

The rankings system will apply to all tournaments in the 15-leg circuit, 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.”