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JGFP Inter-Club starts Friday

Published Apr 10, 2025 07:45 am

At A Glance

  • A total of 37 teams including seven international squads will start their bid in the 2025 edition of the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) Inter-Club championship scheduled April 11 to 14 at the Mimosa Plus Golf Course in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.

A total of 37 teams including seven international squads will start their bid in the 2025 edition of the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) Inter-Club championship scheduled April 11 to 14 at the Mimosa Plus Golf Course in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.

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Members of the Malaysia golf team, including coaches HJ Othman and Mars Chua, players Muhammad Ofthman, Maverick Chua, Siti Nast and Jamir Tan, with team manager Stanley Loo, and Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) president Oliver Gan, left, for this year's JGFP Inter-Club set to start April 11 at the Mimosa Plus Golf Course in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. (JGFP Photo)

Thailand will be fielding in four teams in the annual tournament, while Japan, Malaysia and Vietnam have one each as they vie for the titles in the 12-and-under Juniors division and the 13-18 Seniors category.

A total of 30 teams will come from different local clubs, and according to JGFP president Oliver Gan, 14 will come from the Visayas region, 10 from luzon and six from Mindanao.

“We’re again excited to have our yearly Inter-Club tournament, which is expected to be an exciting tournament considering we have seven teams from four countries,” said Gan, who acknowledged the support of EastWest Bank as the JGFP partner for this meet and Elite Grips, which will be giving free grips and caps to all 155 participants.

This is a crucial moment for the foundation since this is the first time that the tournament will have teams from abroad - a historic feat as young Filipino golfers will battle against the uo and coming players from the said visiting countries.

Also, the addition of teams from Mindanao in this competition highlights the region’s growing prominence.

Mindanao’s standout players, including Adrian Bisera and AJ Wacan from Davao City, Rainer Tigwalan from General Santos City, and Mhark Fernando III from Zamboanga City, will showcase their talents on a global stage. Local golf clubs, such as Del Monte and Brittannika, have also formed and supported teams for the prestigious event.

The JGFP Interclub’s international expansion represents more than just a tournament—it’s a bold statement that the Philippines is no longer a passive observer in global golf but an active, rising participant. With this momentum, the future of junior golf in the country is brighter than ever. The JGFP's commitment to developing the next generation of golfers is just the beginning of a new era for Philippine golf.

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