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PGT's richest stretch promises fireworks in Mindanao

Published Sep 26, 2025 12:46 pm  |  Updated Sep 26, 2025 01:01 pm

At A Glance

  • The men of the Philippine Golf Tour brace for an intense and high-stakes conclusion to the 2025 season as the circuit heads south for a richer, more competitive Mindanao swing next month.
The men of the Philippine Golf Tour brace for an intense and high-stakes conclusion to the 2025 season as the circuit heads south for a richer, more competitive Mindanao swing next month.
With a staggering P10.5 million total purse up for grabs across three events, expect fireworks on the fairways and greens.
The action kicks off with the ICTSI Del Monte Championship from Oct. 14–17, followed by the ICTSI Apo Classic from Oct. 21–24, and culminating in the ICTSI South Pacific Classic from Oct. 28–31. Each leg will offer P3.5 million in prize money – among the largest in the PGT’s 16-year history.
But it’s not just about the cash.
These final three legs serve as pivotal battlegrounds in the race for two of the most coveted spots in Philippine professional golf – the Match Play Championship in December and The Country Club (TCC) Invitational in early 2026. With precious ranking points on the line, every birdie, every up-and-down, and every clutch putt will matter.
The TCC Invitational, considered the PGT’s flagship event, has boasted a P6 million prize pot over the past three years, making it the richest single tournament in the country. Only the Top 30 in the Order of Merit (OOM) after the Mindanao swing will earn a spot in this elite field – putting a premium on consistency, composure and killer instinct.
With every leg offering a career-defining payday and a chance to boost their OOM standing, the pros are expected to raise their games to new heights. For many, it's not just about lifting trophies – it’s about securing legacy-defining opportunities in the Match Play Finals and earning a golden ticket to the TCC Invitational.
The Mindanao swing is also expected to produce the kind of dramatic finishes that have become a PGT hallmark. In 2023, Clyde Mondilla edged Reymon Jaraula by one in a thriller at Del Monte, while Justin Quiban outdueled Marvin Dumandan in a four-hole playoff at South Pacific.
In last year’s Apo Classic, Jhonnel Ababa delighted the home crowd with a sudden-death win over van der Valk.
As the tour returns to these storied venues, local talents will again look to leverage course familiarity. But with a strong field from Luzon and the Visayas coming in hungry and well-prepared, the stage is set for a final stretch full of strategy, shotmaking and sheer willpower.
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