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Davao to host JGFP World Junior team championship

Published Jan 15, 2026 02:43 pm

At A Glance

  • With the full backing and sanction from the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP), the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) is set to take junior play to a new level as it stages the first-ever JGFP World Junior Team Championship 2026 this April in Davao City.
Former congressman and amateur golf 'godfather' Mikey Arroyo met with National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) secretary general Bones Floro and Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines president Oliver Gan as they discussed plans for the country';s hosting of the first ever World Junior Team Championship on April 16 to 19, 2026 at the Apo Golf and Country Club n Davao City. (JGFP Photo)
Former congressman and amateur golf 'godfather' Mikey Arroyo met with National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) secretary general Bones Floro and Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines president Oliver Gan as they discussed plans for the country';s hosting of the first ever World Junior Team Championship on April 16 to 19, 2026 at the Apo Golf and Country Club n Davao City. (JGFP Photo)
With the full backing and sanction from the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP), the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) is set to take junior play to a new level as it stages the first-ever JGFP World Junior Team Championship 2026 this April in Davao City.
JGFP president Oliver Gan said preparations are in full swing for the tournament, scheduled April 16 to 19 at Apo Golf and Country Club, calling it a major step forward for the development of young Filipino golfers.
“We are very excited to stage a first-of-its-kind event in the country — a world team competition for junior golfers aged six to 18,” said Gan.
“This is part of our mission to provide high-level competition for our players, and having the NGAP’s sanction and support makes this tournament even more significant.”
According to Gan, the involvement of the NGAP, - led by its president Martin Lorenzo - has helped generate strong international interest. Gan recently met with amatuer golf 'godfather' Mikey Arroyo and NGAP secretary-general Bones Floro.
The JGFP has already reached out to various golf federations abroad and has received positive responses, including assurances that top junior players will be sent to compete.
Countries that have already confirmed participation include South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Myanmar, Brunei, Laos and Thailand, led by 2023 Junior World champion Wirada Tawinsang.
With NGAP's support, the JGFP is also in talks with federations from China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan and Australia.
As host nation, the Philippines will field four teams, with players to be selected through qualifying tournaments in Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and the National Capital Region, ensuring nationwide representation. Filipino-American Teagan Tudla, the 2022 World Junior champion, is expected to play in the tournament.
Gan noted that the busy competition calendar reflects a renewed push for junior golf development.
“It’s going to be a very active year for our young golfers, especially in the first half,” said Gan.
“Alongside the return of inter-school and local tournaments, we’ll have the qualifiers and then the world junior team championship itself— made possible with the strong support of the NGAP.”
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