The ICTSI Sherwood Hills Junior PGT Championship gets underway Monday, May 4, 2026, at Sherwood Hills Golf Club in Trece Martires, Cavite, setting the stage for fierce rivalries and a tight race for Elite Junior Finals berths. As the fourth leg of the six-stage Luzon series, the tournament comes at a crucial juncture, with frontrunners aiming to sustain momentum and a determined pack seeking a late surge to stay in Finals contention.
Key Divisions and Matchups
In the girls' 7-10 division, Andrea Dee returns with confidence after edging Malarayat leg champion Winter Serapio at Summit Point. Serapio, however, remains a formidable challenger, coming off another victory at John Hay. Their 6:10 a.m. pairing on No. 1 headlines the division, with Tyly Bernardino and Jehanne Mendoza eager to disrupt the anticipated duel.
The boys' youngest division shapes up as a wide-open contest among Kenzo Tan, Zach Guico, and Zoji Edoc, who have split the first three legs. With no repeat winner yet, the race for early dominance adds intrigue to their 6:30 a.m. clash on No. 10, where Alexian Ching joins the featured group.
Girls' 11-14 Division
With leg winners Maurysse Abalos and Mavis Espedido skipping this leg, the girls' 11-14 division shifts focus to Cailey Gonzales, who eyes a second victory after her Summit Point triumph. She faces a stacked lineup including Felice Tambunting, Casedy Cuenca, and Kay Mauricio, in a division brimming with talent capable of producing surprises on a demanding course that rewards both power and precision.
Boys' 11-14 Division
The boys' 11-14 class features a loaded roster bannered by leg winners Chan Ahn, Vito Sarines, and Javie Bautista. Their 7:10 a.m. grouping on No. 1, alongside Ryuji Suzuki, is expected to draw attention, although a large chasing pack remains within striking distance.
Both the 7-10 and 11-14 divisions will be contested over 36 holes, ensuring little margin for error.
Premier 15-18 Division
Focus will also be on the premier 15-18 division, played over 54 holes, with Tristan Padilla carrying momentum from his dominant John Hay victory. He faces a strong challenge from Malarayat leg champion Shinichi Suzuki, along with David Serdenia, Patrick Tambalque, and a deep cast of contenders.
In the girls' 15-18 class, twins Mona and Lisa Sarines renew their bid for supremacy after splitting the John Hay and Malarayat legs, but challengers Levonne Talion, Kendra Garingalao, and Chloe Rada are determined to break their hold.
Visayas-Mindanao Series
Meanwhile, action in the Visayas-Mindanao series resumes Tuesday (May 5) at Pueblo de Oro in Cagayan de Oro, where another strong field and budding rivalries promise equally fierce competition in the event organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc.
At stake are coveted spots in the Elite Junior Finals in September, where only the top four players from each division across the Luzon and Visayas-Mindanao series will earn berths to represent the North and South teams.
