THE final two legs of the Junior PGT Visayas-Mindanao Series promise to be a gripping test of nerve, resolve and purpose.
As top contenders look to cement their slots in the Grand Finals, a hungry pack of hopefuls is launching last-ditch campaigns to sneak into the team via the backdoor.
The regional series now moves to the Visayas for its conclusion. The tight and unforgiving Bacolod Golf and Country Club in Murcia will host the first stop on June 3–5, before action shifts to the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Bacolod City on June 8–10. These final two legs of the six-stage regional series are expected to produce the fiercest battles yet across all age-group categories.
Every shot, every putt and every finish will carry immense weight in these two Bacolod tournaments. At stake is not just individual glory, but a spot on the South team, which is gearing up to battle the North side in the Ryder-style grand finals from Aug. 17 to 20 at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club in Cagayan de Oro.
Having lost the inaugural North vs South duel at The Country Club last year, the Southerners are fueled by a no-nonsense determination to exact payback on home turf. To build the strongest possible squad, the selection process is strict — only a player’s best three results across six tournaments, (with a minimum of three participations) will count toward the final rankings. With slots in the Top 4 in each category still up for grabs, the fight for ranking points is wide open.
In the girls’ 7-10 category, Vanya Go leads the pack with 39 points, followed by Soleil Molde (30). While Akeisha Yocte (23) and Zoey Mascariñas (22) currently hold the remaining qualifying spots, a logjam threatens to upend the standings. Camila Alvarez, Maxine Cabang and Faith Frayco sit dangerously close with 14 points each, while Jayenne Mesina (12), Ana Marie Aguilar (10), Adrielle Avila (10) and Jia Ho (10) could all crash the Top 4 party with a sweep of the Bacolod legs.
In the 11-14 division, Brittany Tamayo (40), Rafella Batican (34), Marqaela Dy (30) and Zuri Bagaloyos (24) currently hold the inside track. However, Isabella Espina is breathing down their necks with 22 points, while Eliana Dumalaog and Kimberly Barroquillo are lurking just behind with 20 points, ready to strike.
