The ICTSI Junior Philippine Golf Tour’s second leg of the seven-stage Luzon Series is set to kick off on Tuesday, April 22, at Sherwood Hills Golf Club in Trece Martires, Cavite, with Levonne Talion looking to build on her dramatic comeback win in the first leg at Eagle Ridge. Talion, who overcame an eight-stroke deficit to defeat Rafa Anciano in a sudden-death playoff, will face a new set of challenges as she seeks to repeat her performance in the 54-hole event. Anciano, meanwhile, is determined to redeem himself after a strong start was followed by a faltering finish in their previous duel. However, the road to success won’t be easy for either player. The field is deep, with talented youngsters from all over the country vying for top honors. Talion will face stiff competition from Lisa Sarines, who dominated the 11-14 category in the season opener, and Ryuji Suzuki, who cruised to an eight-shot win in the same age bracket. Suzuki, in particular, will be challenged by a strong cast of players, including Vito Sarines, Matthias Espinas, Rafael Hernandez, Kai Abaya, and Jacob Casuga. The boys’ 11-14 category promises to be a tight contest, with all players having a realistic chance of emerging victorious. The girls’ 11-14 category will be contested over 36 holes, with Talion facing a stronger cast than in the previous leg. She will be up against Ma. Althea Banez, Arielle Espartero, Keira Que, Stella Pallasigui, Kendra Garingalao, Eliana Dumalaog, and Mona Sarines, all of whom are known for their exceptional golfing skills. The boys’ 11-14 category will also be contested over 36 holes, with Suzuki facing a deep field that includes Zoji Edoc, Michael Hortel, Halo Pangilinan, Harvey Hernandez, Hugo Pallasigui, Jeremiah Tan, and Alexian Ching. The boys’ 7-10 category promises to be a fun and competitive contest, with players like Tyra Garingalao and Penelope Sy vying for top honors. The girls’ 7-10 category will be a battle of wits between Mavis Espedido, who dominated the previous leg, and Athena Serapio, Amiya Tablac, and Tyra Garingalao. The boys’ 15-18 category will be a tough contest, with Patrick Tambalque joining the fray after missing the Eagle Ridge leg. He’ll face stiff competition from Jose Carlos Taruc, Zach Villaroman, Gabriel Handog, Alonso Corpus, and John Paul Agustin, Jr. The Luzon Series continues with its third leg at Splendido Taal from April 28–30, and the added prestige of competing for World Amateur Golf Ranking points will make the event even more compelling. Players in the 15-18 category are chasing valuable ranking points, with the top four players from each division in both series advancing to the season-ending North vs South Elite Junior Finals in October. The added pressure comes with stricter rules, which stipulate that players can only compete in one series – either Luzon or VisMin – based on their residence or birthplace, and cannot switch between the two. To qualify for the championship, players must join at least three legs. The top four players from each division in both series will advance to the championship.
“I’m feeling good about my game, and I’m excited to see how I can perform in this event,” said Talion in a recent interview.
The players are expected to face a challenging course at Sherwood Hills Golf Club, which will require them to be strategic and precise in their shots. The added pressure of competing for ranking points and the possibility of advancing to the championship will only add to the excitement of the tournament. Overall, the ICTSI Junior Philippine Golf Tour’s second leg at Sherwood Hills promises to be an action-packed and thrilling event that will keep golf enthusiasts on the edge of their seats. With its high stakes and strong field, this tournament is sure to be a memorable one for all participants. The World Amateur Golf Ranking points are a major draw for the tournament, with the top four players in each division advancing to the championship.
The Challenges Ahead
The players will face a challenging course at Sherwood Hills Golf Club, which will require them to be strategic and precise in their shots. The World Amateur Golf Ranking points are a major draw for the tournament, with the top four players in each division advancing to the championship.
Players will need to be at the top of their game to compete against the strong field and make the most of the opportunities that come their way.
- Levonne Talion
- Lisa Sarines
- Ryuji Suzuki
- Vito Sarines
- Ma. Althea Banez
- Arielle Espartero
- Keira Que
- Stella Pallasigui
- Kendra Garingalao
- Eliana Dumalaog
- Mona Sarines
- Zoji Edoc
- Michael Hortel
- Halo Pangilinan
- Harvey Hernandez
- Hugo Pallasigui
- Jeremiah Tan
- Alexian Ching
- Patrick Tambalque
- Jose Carlos Taruc
- Zach Villaroman
- Gabriel Handog
- Alonso Corpus
- John Paul Agustin, Jr.
- Mavis Espedido
- Athena Serapio
- Tyra Garingalao
- Penelope Sy
| Course Name: Sherwood Hills Golf Club | Par: 72 | Length: 6,500 yards | Course Rating: 73.4 |
| Course Type: Par-72, 6,500 yards | Green Fees: PHP 2,500 | Accommodation: Available at the clubhouse |
The 7-10 and 11-14 divisions will be contested over 36 holes, while the 15-18 division will go the full 54 holes. The top four players from each division in both series will advance to the season-ending North vs South Elite Junior Finals in October.
Players can only compete in one series – either Luzon or VisMin – based on their residence or birthplace, and cannot switch between the two.
Players who do not meet the eligibility criteria can still qualify for the championship by participating in the Luzon or VisMin Series. The top players in each series will advance to the championship, regardless of their eligibility status.
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