Zach Guico looks to regain his winning form as he rejoins the competition, while siblings Ryuji and Shinichi Suzuki eye redemption in their respective divisions as the ICTSI Splendido Taal Junior PGT Championship reels off today (Monday, April 28) in Laurel, Batangas.
Guico, who edged Zoji Edoc in a thrilling finish to top the JPGT Luzon Series kickoff at Eagle Ridge three weeks ago, skipped last week’s Sherwood Hills leg to focus on academics.
Now back in action, the Quezon City prodigy is eager to pick up where he left off, chasing not only another title but also valuable ranking points for a spot in the national finals.
The 36-hole event marks the third leg of the seven-stage Luzon series. The top four players from each age group division—7-10, 11-14, and 15-18—will form the North squad for the North vs. South showdown against Vis-Min qualifiers set for Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at The Country Club.
Edoc, who capitalized on Guico’s absence to dominate at Sherwood Hills, is again expected to be a leading contender, alongside Halo Pangilinan, Asher Abad, Kenzo Tan, Michael Ray Hortel II, and Connor Sy, all aiming for crucial points in the boys’ 7-10 category.
Ryuji Suzuki, victorious at Eagle Ridge but falling to Vito Sarines at Sherwood Hills, is raring to bounce back in the boys’ 11-14 class.
Sarines, however, is also set on another strong performance, while Sebastian Ledesma, Cade Santos, Matthias Espina, Jacob Casuga, Ryuichi Tao, Isaac Dillera, Victor Pangilinan, Peyton Coyiuto, and Lorenzo Juane add depth to the title chase.
In the boys’ 15-18 division, Shinichi Suzuki returns stronger after a stint in the Royal Junior in Japan. With Eagle Ridge conqueror Charles Serdenia and Sherwood Hills winner Patrick Tambalque skipping this leg, Shinichi eyes a breakthrough victory against a field led by Zachary Villaroman, Geoffrey Tan, Jose Carlos Taruc, and Tristan Padilla.
Padilla, who recently bested Suzuki in a playoff at the Junior World Qualifying at the TCC, is eager to make an immediate impact in the premier category of the series organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc., and sponsored by ICTSI.
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