Homegrown talents out to defend turf

MANILA, Philippines — After a dominant showing by Mindanao-based players in the Mactan kickoff, the spotlight shifts to the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club as Visayan hopefuls, led by Bacolod’s rising stars, gear up to defend home turf in the second leg of the ICTSI Junior PGT Visayas-Mindanao Series on May 14-16.

Ana Marie Aguilar leads a strong Bacolod contingent in the girls’ 7-10 division, aiming to capitalize on their familiarity with the tight, tricky layout. She will be joined by fellow Negrense hopefuls Cecilia Jalandoni and Anezka Golez, all determined to challenge Cebu’s Denise Mendoza, the runaway winner of the Mactan leg.

In the older age brackets, Gabriela Regino and Chelsea Ogborne – both determined to bounce back after tough outings in the opener – are looking to spoil Brittany Tamayo’s bid for a second straight crown in the girls’ 11-14 category of the event organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc.