The ICTSI Junior PGT Visayas-Mindanao series is set to kick off with a bang as the country’s top young golfers in the 11-14 division face off in a fierce showdown at the Mactan Island Golf Course on Monday, May 5. * The event promises to be an exciting clash of skills, with **two of the division’s top players**, Brittany Tamayo and Rafella Batican, leading the charge. Tamayo, the **”proud daughter of Tupi, South Cotabato”**, boasts a rich golfing background, having recently won the **”JPGT Match Play finals at The Country Club”** last year. Her consistency, poise, and **”shot-making prowess”** position her as the **player to beat** in the 36-hole tournament. * Batican, on the other hand, is **”determined to prove herself”** as a force to be reckoned with in the division. With her **”steady rise”** and **”fierce competitive spirit”**, she stands as a formidable challenger to Tamayo’s bid for top honors. Other Contenders

* The 11-14 division features a talented group of rising stars, including:

+ Chelsea Ogborne from Bacolod

+ Margaux Espina from Cagayan de Oro

+ Monique Tan, Daven Dy, Davelyn Dy, and Mandaue’s Zuri Bagaloyos

* These young golfers are all primed to make their mark and add depth and intrigue to the division.

1. South Cotabato’s Marco Senador, Cagayan de Oro’s Ken Guillermo, Bukidnon’s Mico Woo, Bacolod’s Isaac Locsin, and Cebu’s Braxton Gesta, Miguel Astor, Miguel Mesina, and Jason Tan are all capable of pulling off surprises and disrupting the Batican-Saban title plans.
2. There is also a fierce duel between Bukidnon’s Ralph Batican and Jared Saban of South Cotabato in the boys’ 11-14 category, which promises to be just as intense.

“The ICTSI Junior PGT is an exciting initiative that aims to uncover and develop golf talent from the provinces. We believe that this series will play a significant role in nurturing future national team members and potential world-class athletes.”

* The ICTSI Junior PGT Visayas-Mindanao series marks the start of the seven-leg Visayas-Mindanao series, with the junior golfers aiming to collect ranking points toward berths in the prestigious North vs South Elite Junior Finals. * The event takes place over the next few weeks, with the next leg scheduled at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club (Marapara) from May 14-16. * Other tournaments in the series include Bacolod Golf and Country Club in Murcia from May 19-21, and Del Monte Golf Club in Bukidnon from June 25-27.

* The ICTSI Junior PGT series has a long-term vision of nurturing future national team members and potential world-class athletes. * The organization believes that this series will play a significant role in uncovering and developing golf talent from the provinces.

* With a talented group of young golfers competing in each tournament, the ICTSI Junior PGT series has the potential to produce a new generation of golfers who will make a significant impact on the sport. * The event will also contribute to the development of golf in the Philippines, with a growing number of golfers competing in each tournament. The ICTSI Junior PGT series is set to make a significant impact on the world of golf, and the upcoming event at the Mactan Island Golf Course is sure to be an exciting clash of skills. With a talented group of young golfers competing, the future of golf looks bright.