The Philippine Golf Tour Qualifying School is expanding its reach by venturing south for the first time, promising an intense competition for spots in this year’s circuit.
The 72-hole eliminations, scheduled for March 5-8, will be hosted at the South Pacific Golf and Leisure Estates in Davao City, which previously hosted the ninth leg of both the PGT and Ladies PGT last year.
A competitive field of participants is led by Aidric Chan, a many-time national team spearhead and multi-title holder, along with other hopefuls such as Lanz Uy, Luigi Wong, and Ryan Monsalve.
These talented individuals are eager to showcase their readiness to compete for substantial prize money in the upcoming Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc.-organized circuit, set to commence on March 12 at the Apo Golf and Country Club, also in Davao.
30 PGT spots at stake
Chan, along with fellow amateurs Enzo Fregil, Marc Lu, Vince Lusterio Jr., Tom Marcelo, Francis Mendez, Edmar Salvador Jr., Niño Soberano, Airon Sorino, Sean Ty, Michael Uy, and more, will be competing for the Top 30 slots against seasoned pros aiming to reclaim their Tour cards after falling short in the 2023 PGT season.
Experienced professionals participating in the qualifiers include Rufino Bayron, Anthony Fernando, Enrico Gallardo, Johvanie Abaño, John Kier Abdon, Magno Arancon Jr., Kristoffer Arevalo, Leandro Bagtas, Ramil Bisera, Paul Echavez, Jelbert Gamolo, Josh Jorge, Mario Labajo, Joseph Labajo, Leonard Lofranco, Jonas Magcalayo, Ivan Monsalve, Carlos Packing, and Elmer Saban.
Fernando among returning pros
Returning players like Mhark Fernando, Edward Reyes, and Paul Minoza add to the competitive mix.
The Philippine Golf Tour, presented by ICTSI, is gearing up for another thrilling season following a successful offering last year post-pandemic. After the Apo inaugural event, the circuit will move to the Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club in Davao for the March 19-22 event.
The pursuit for fame and fortune continues with the Caliraya stop in Cavinti, Laguna, on April 9-12, followed by legs at the Valley Golf Club in Antipolo and the Splendido Taal Golf Club on May 7-10 and July 16-19, respectively.
The 54-hole Ladies PGT will run concurrently with its men’s counterpart.
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