Forty-one of the Philippines’ most promising young golfers are set to compete against the world’s best at the 2025 USWING MOJING Junior World Championships, which officially begins on July 8 in San Diego, California.
The prestigious tournament will see over 1,000 junior golfers from across the globe vie for top honors across seven challenging golf courses in the San Diego area, concluding on July 10.
The Philippine contingent, proof of the country’s burgeoning golf talent, is comprised of 33 junior golfers representing the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP), seven individuals from the delegation sponsored by USWING MOJING endorser and Filipino pro Golfer Miguel Tabuena, and one additional participant.
Each of these 41 young athletes has dedicated countless hours to perfect their game, earning their coveted spots in what is considered the biggest junior world competition of the year.
NGAP Secretary General Bones Floro, who sent off the junior golfers on July 5 at the iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course, expressed his pride and optimism.
“We wish all members of the Philippine contingent the best of luck,” said Floro. “We thank the parents for their continuous support for their children. We will continue to work with them in growing the game for our country.”
The Philippine team boasts of a diverse lineup of junior golfers across various age categories, eager to showcase their skills on the international stage.
They are (15-18 BOYS) TJ Padilla, Patrick Tambalque, Emil Hernandez, Charles Serdenia; (15-18 GIRLS) Reese Ng, Alessa Luciano, LL Go, Rafa Anciano; (13-14 BOYS) Apollo Batican, Mico Ungco, Zian Edoc, David Teves, Lujo Gomez; (13-14 GIRLS) Lisa Sarines, Mona Sarines, Blair Uyking, Precious Zaragosa, Tiffany Bernardino; and (11-12 BOYS) Race Manhit, Vito Sarines, Chan Ahn, Juanton Cruz, Manny Maligaya.
Also in the delegation are (11-12 GIRLS) CC Gonzales, Kelsey Bernardino, Elliana Dumalaog, Athena Batican; (9-10 BOYS) Halo Pangilinan, Marco Angheng, Kael Hortel, Matteo Dela Cruz, Jacob Sy; (9-10 GIRLS) Brie Macasaet, Mavis Espedido, Maurysse Abalos, Andrea Dee; (7-8 BOYS) Zach Guico, Ethan Lago, Zoji Edoc, Asher Abad and (7-8 GIRLS) Tyly Bernardino.
The Philippines has a proud history of producing talented junior golfers who have achieved success on the international stage, including at the Junior World Championships.
Some of the more prominent Filipino golfers who have won at the Junior World Championships in the past include Aidric Chan in the Boys’ 15-18 division of the 2019 IMG Academy Junior World Golf Championships; Daniella Uy in the Girls’ 15-17 category in 2014 and Jed Dy in the Boys’ 7-8 division in 2012, to name a few.